What happened on February 11, 1973?

Headlines from February 11, 1973

• 🏔️ Avalanche Kills 15 – An avalanche in Peru swept away most of Casabamba, killing at least 15 people and leaving 4,100 homeless.
• 🏆 Shane Gould Sets Record – Shane Gould set British Commonwealth and Australian records in the women's 100-meter butterfly at the national championships.
• 🎨 Hodler Exhibition Opens – The Guggenheim Museum hosts a significant exhibition of Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler, enhancing modern art awareness.
• 🎾 Kathy Whitworth Leads – Kathy Whitworth takes a six-stroke lead into the final round of the Naples-Lely Golf Classic.
• 🏇 Baker Wins Daytona Pole – Buddy Baker qualifies for the pole position in the upcoming Daytona 500 stock-car race.
• 📚 Peron Arrives in Rome – Former Argentine President Juan D. Perón arrives in Rome from Bucharest, accompanied by his wife and secretary.
• 🏅 Martin Wins Ski Title – Jerry Martin sets a hill record to win the U.S. ski jumping championships in Ishpeming, Michigan.
• 🌍 U.S. Proposes Wildlife Trade Curbs – The U.S. will propose international controls on wildlife trade at an upcoming world conference.
• 🏀 Squires Defeat Colonels – Julius Erving scores 20 points in the final period as the Virginia Squires beat the Kentucky Colonels.
• 🎉 Junior Showmanship Celebrates – Junior showmanship at Westminster celebrates its 40th anniversary with competitors from 23 states.