This document summarizes notable events from 1973, including Martin Cooper making the first mobile phone call, the introduction of the food processor appliance, and Led Zeppelin purchasing an airplane for tours. It also lists cultural, political, and historical events in Israel from 1973, such as Naomi Shemer releasing the song "Lu Yehi" following the Yom Kippur War and the hit song "Yo Ya" by Kaveret. The document is celebrating the 40th day of the 40th year, presumably 1973.

1. October 17 1973
Celebrating the 40th
Day of the 40th Year
October 17 2013

2. 539 BEC- King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the
city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost 70 years of
exile
1456- The University of Greifswald is established
1831- Felix Mendelssohn's 1st Piano concert in G, premieres
1920 - Chicago Bears play 1st NFL game, win 7-0
1933 - Albert Einstein and wife escape from Nazi Germany to
New Jersey

3. Motorola manager Martin Cooper
made the first call on a handheld
mobile phone on April 3, 1973
Home phones were attached to
the wall.
1973 saw the advent of
great bright colors
like this orange phone.

4. American cars were very large
and spacious. These classic
cars are iconic of the era and
starred in many television
shows.
Led Zeppelin was the first
major music group to
purchase an airplane for its
tours. It made history and
transformed musical touring
in 1973.

5. The food processor was introduced in 1973.
It was advertised as a tool which would
change the kitchen forever.
The 8 track tape player
was popular in 1973 to
listen to favorite albums.

7. Ephraim Katzir was appointed the 4th President of Israel
Golda Meir was Prime Minister of Israel
The popular game Rummikub was marketed from Israel
Castro Israeli clothing company was founded
Israeli Sinfonietta in Beer Sheva was founded
Yehudah Amicahi published Songs of Jerusalem and Myself

8. Lu Yehi
In 1973, following the Yom Kippur war, Naomi Shemer
released her song, Lu Yehi.
Yo Ya
Kaveret (known as Poogy) released their hit Yo Ya in 1973.
Ey Sham
Ilanit in 1972 came in fourth place in the Eurovision with her hit
Ey Sham.

9. Yom Kippur War breaks out in Israel
Opec starts an oil embargo
Henry Kissenger wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Maynard Jackson elected first Black mayor of
Atlanta

10. ‫יום הולדת‬
!!!‫שמח‬
Celebrating the 40th Day of the 40th Year!