Historical Events
Album Release
Apple Records releases John Lennon's fourth studio album, "Mind Games" in UK
- Skylab 4 launched into Earth orbit
Historic Event
US President Richard Nixon authorizes construction of the Alaskan pipeline
Famous Birthdays
- Brendan Laney, New Zealand rugby player, born in Invercargill, New Zealand
- Christian Horner, British Formula One team owner
- Howard Smothers, NFL guard (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Joe Hudepohl, American 800m freestyle relay (Olympic gold 1996)
- Sedrick Shaw, running back (New England Patriots)
Famous Divorces
Isaac Asimov
Sci-fi author Isaac Asimov (53) divorces Gertrude Blugerman after 31 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Alan Watts, writer/popularizer of Zen, dies in Calif
1973 Highlights
About November 16, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 2 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) - Eddie Kendricks
#1 Song: I Love You Love Me Love - Gary Glitter
