Historical Events
Nobel Prize
Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho controversially awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating a ceasefire in Vietnam that later failed
- Israeli tanks under Gen Sharon move through Suez Canal
- Maynard Jackson elected 1st black mayor of Atlanta
- Monks Heng Yo & Heng Ju, start 1000 mile SF to Seattle pilgrimage
- The Gulf Six (Iran, Iraq, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar) unilaterally raise the posted price of Saudi Light marker crude-oil by 17 percent
Famous Birthdays
- David Unsworth, English professional footballer
- Peter Polaco, American professional wrestler
Famous Deaths
- Gene Krupa, American jazz and swing drummer ("Sing, Sing, Sing"), dies at 64
About October 16, 1973
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Angie - The Rolling Stones
#1 Song: Eye Level - Simon Park Orchestra
