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 [1]
Famous Deaths
- Ingeborg Bachmann, Austrian author and poet (Gott von Manhattan), dies at 47
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About October 17, 1973
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 6 months and 12 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
