Historical Events
- Elmore Smith of Lakers blocks 17 shots in a game (NBA record)
Event of Interest
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, designed by architect B. V. Doshi, inaugurated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Famous Birthdays
- Alvin Burke, Jr., American professional wrestler
- Frank Juric, Australian soccer goalie (Olyroos, Olympics 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Sergio Tofano, Italian actor (b. 1883)
- Taha Hussein, Egyptian writer (b. 1889)
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About October 28, 1973
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight And The Pips
#1 Song: Daydreamer/The Puppy Song - David Cassidy
