Famous Birthdays
- Ada Choi, Hong Kong actress (Emperesses in the Palace), born in Hong Kong
- David Reid, American light middleweight boxer (Olympic gold 1996), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Demis Nikolaidis, Greek footballer (AEK Athens), born in Giessen, West Germany
Famous Weddings
- American "The Osmonds" lead singer and bassist Merrill Osmond (20) weds American homemaker Mary Carlson
Famous Deaths
- Hugo Winterhalter, American composer, dies at 63
1973 Highlights
About September 17, 1973
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
#1 Song: Angel Fingers - Wizzard
