Historical Events
Sports History
Future Baseball Hall of Fame player and manager Leo Durocher ends his 45 year career in the sport when he resigns as Houston Astros manager
- USSR-West Germany gas tunnel opens
Famous Birthdays
- Rodney Kite-Powell, historian
Famous Deaths
- Joe Devlin, American actor (Sam-Dick Tracy), dies at 77
1973 Highlights
About October 1, 1973
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Half-Breed - Cher
#1 Song: Eye Level - Simon Park Orchestra
