1973 — gta

Events concerning the Grand Theft Auto series in 1973.

Game World

Jimmy Pegorino is arrested for grand theft auto. ^[3]
Anthony Spoleto is arrested for promotion gambling. ^[4]
The movie Rum Runner was produced by Richards Majestic Productions. ^[5]
The earliest the GTA Online Protagonist would have been able to be born in the Xbox 360/PS3 editions of Grand Theft Auto Online.
Limited Service is opened throughout San Andreas. ^[6]
The unnamed house owner moves to 1561 San Vitas Street in West Vinewood, Los Santos. ^[7]

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Police Files (GTA2 website)
↑ Carson General Hospital sign.
↑ LCPD Database Record (Jimmy Pegorino)
↑ LCPD Database Record (Anthony Spoleto)
↑ classicvinewood.com - Grand Theft Auto V
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“For the past 40 years, our customers have trusted in the comfortable mediocrity of the LTD brand. We're open around the clock for your every convenience. Need change? No problem! Unlike some service stations that only keep a limited amount of cash on hand, our registers are always well-stocked and ready to serve you any time of day”

—GTAV: The Manual
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“Original features! This cozy apartment in West Vinewood had only one owner, who didn't update a single thing since he moved in there 40 years ago and then passed away - it was days before anyone noticed. Includes 2-car garage.”

—Dynasty8realestate.com - Grand Theft Auto Online.