Historical Events
- MLB National League Championship: New York Mets beat Cincinnati Reds, 3 games to 2
Event of Interest
US Vice President Spiro Agnew resigns after pleading no contest to allegations of tax fraud
Famous Birthdays
- Jeff Shantz, Canadian NHL center (Chicago Blackhawks), born in Duchess, Alberta, Canada
- John Mobley, American NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos-Super Bowl 32), born in Chester, Pennsylvania
Mario Lopez (50 years old)
American actor (A C Slater-Saved by the Bell), born in San Diego, California
- S.S. Rajamouli, Indian film director (Baahubali films, highest grossing Indian director), born in Hire Kotnekal, Mysore, India
- Zach Thornton, American soccer goalkeeper (8 caps; MLS GK of the Year: 1998, 2009), born in Baltimore, Maryland
Famous Deaths
- Albe [Renaut A. Joostens], Flemish writer (Paradise Bird), dies at 71
- Ludwig von Mises, Austrian-American Economist (The Anti-Capitalistic Mentality), dies at 92
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About October 10, 1973
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 6 months and 19 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
