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Events on Wednesday 5 December 1973 2
1892 – 1973Robert Watson-Watt (1892-1973)Died 5 December 1973, aged 81Scottish engineer Robert Watson-Watt, a pioneer of radar technology whose work was critical to Britain's air defense during the Second World War, died in Inverness, Scotland.
1973Paul McCartney and Wings release Band on the RunRecorded in LagosWings' best album, recorded in Nigeria.