Historical Events
- OPEC oil ministers use oil as an economic weapon in the Arab-Israeli War, mandating a cut in exports and recommending an embargo against unfriendly states
Famous Birthdays
- Keith McKenzie, NFL defensive end (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl 31)
Famous Deaths
- Ingeborg Bachmann, Austrian author and poet (Gott von Manhattan), dies at 47
1973 Highlights
About October 17, 1973
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
