First Age 473

First Age 473 (abbreviated to F.A. 473) is the 473rd year of the Sun of the First Age of Middle-earth.
Notable events in this year include:
== Early ==
* Nienor is born.
* Túrin arrives in Doriath and is welcomed by Thingol as a foster-son.
== Unknown ==
* Morgoth sends a force to Brithombar and Eglarest which are subsequently destroyed, and Barad Nimras is cast down.
* Círdan, Gil-galad and other survivors retreat to the Isle of Balar but keep a base at the Mouths of Sirion.
* Círdan builds seven ships and Turgon sends them Valinor to ask for help. All are lost save Voronwë, who is washed ashore in Nevrast.