Historical Events
- Mel Gray begins NFL streak of 121 consecutive game receptions
- New York City Marathon: American Nina Kuscsik retains her crown in 2:57:07; Tom Fleming wins men's race in 2:21:54
- New York Yankees close 50th year at Yankee Stadium with an 8-5 loss to Detroit Tigers for an 80-82 season record; manager Ralph Houk resigns
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Deaths
- Peter Pitseolak, Inuit photographer and author (b. 1902)
About September 30, 1973
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 7 months and 29 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
