1973 in Sweden

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Years in Sweden: 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976
Centuries: 19th century · 20th century · 21st century
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Years: 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976

Events from the year 1973 in Sweden

Incumbents[]

  • MonarchGustaf VI Adolf (died September 15), then Carl XVI Gustaf
  • Prime MinisterOlof Palme

Events[]

  • 11 May – The Data Act (Sw. Datalagen) − the world's first national data protection law − is enacted in Sweden.
  • 23–28 August - Norrmalmstorg robbery - a bank robbery and hostage crisis best known as the origin of the term Stockholm syndrome.
  • 15 September – King Gustaf VI Adolf dies in his 91st year. He's succeeded by his 27-year-old grandson, King Carl XVI Gustaf.
  • 16 September – 1973 Swedish general election.

Births[]

Deaths[]

Gustaf VI Adolf was king of Sweden from 1950 until his death.
  • 4 August – Gustav Freij, wrestler, Olympic champion in 1948 (born 1922).[3]
  • 7 September – Ernst Casparsson, horse rider (born 1886).[4]
  • 15 September – Gustaf VI Adolf, king (born 1882).

References[]

  1. ^ "Tomas Holmström". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Peter Forsberg". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Gustav Freij". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Ernst Casparsson". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2014.


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