What happened on February 12, 1973?

Headlines from February 12, 1973

• ✈️ Flying Laboratory Ready – A joint American-Soviet project will measure water and atmospheric conditions in the Bering Sea using a flying laboratory and ship.
• 🏊 Shane Gould Sets Record – Australian swimmer Shane Gould sets a world record of 16:56.9 in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Australian Championships.
• 🌍 Hussein Optimistic on Accord – King Hussein of Jordan expresses optimism about a potential Middle East peace settlement due to renewed global interest.
• 🏌️ Palmer Wins Golf Tournament – Arnold Palmer wins the $160,000 Bob Hope golf tournament by two strokes after an 18-month hiatus from victory.
• 🏆 Byrne Wins Chess Title – Robert Byrne breaks a 10-month tie to claim the United States chess championship.
• 🎉 Edison Honored – Wreath-laying ceremonies commemorate the 126th birthday of inventor Thomas Edison in Menlo Park, New Jersey.
• 🏅 Austria Sweeps World Cup – Austrian men continue their skiing dominance, following a successful performance by their women in the World Cup event.
• 📈 Hong Kong Stock Surge – Investors in Hong Kong pour millions into the stock market as the year of the ox begins with bullish trends.
• 📊 Tax Reform Planned – The Nixon administration is working on a bill to reform the Federal Tax Code, though details remain uncertain.
• 🚴 New Bicycle Safety Standards – Governor Rockefeller announces the adoption of comprehensive bicycle safety standards in New York State.