February 1, 1973 (Thursday)
- Patrick Mphephu becomes the Chief Minister of the bantustan of Venda, as it becomes self-ruling, though still a part of the Republic of South Africa.
- Jean Poiret's farce La Cage aux Folles, is premièred at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris.
- The United States First Fleet becomes inactive and its duties are taken over by the United States Third Fleet.
- Joseph Lyles, 17, is "grabbed" by serial killer Dean Corll at Wirt Road, Houston, Texas; his body is eventually found buried at Jefferson County Beach.
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