Historical Events
Film Premiere
"Badlands" directed by Terrence Malick and starring Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek premieres at the New York Film Festival
- Jordan enters Yom Kippur war
TV Show Appearance
Teri Garr appears on "The Bob Newhart Show" in "Emily in for Carol"
1973 History
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Dawkins, American NFL safety (9 × Pro Bowl; 4 × First-team All-Pro; Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos), born in Jacksonville, Florida
- Matt Hughes, American mixed martial artist, born in Hillsboro, Illinois
- Nanako Matsushima, Japanese actress (Ring), born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Peter Dumbreck, Scottish race car driver, born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
- Roger Lima [Manganelli], Brazilian ska singer and bassist (Less Than Jake), born in Porto Alegre
About October 13, 1973
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 7 months and 15 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
