Historical Events
- Lee Trevino's 1st hole-in-one
Sports History
Willie Mays hits 660th & last HR (off Don Gullett of Cincinnati)
Famous Birthdays
- A J Wood, American soccer forward (Olympic gold 1996), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Conrad Aiken, American poet (Pulitzer), dies at 74
- Jean Barraqué, French composer, dies at 44
- Paul Williams, American baritone singer and choreographer (The Temptations - "Cloud Nine"), commits suicide at 32
About August 17, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Touch Me In The Morning - Diana Ross
#1 Song: I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) - Gary Glitter
