Historical Events
Sports History
MLB NLCS game 3 interrupted by brawl spawned by fight between Cincinnati Reds Pete Rose and New York Mets Bud Harrelson at Shea Stadium in New York
- OPEC meets with oil companies to discuss revision of 1971 Tehran agreement and oil prices; negotiations fail.
- Spyris Markezinis forms government in Greece
Famous Birthdays
- Donnie Abraham, American cornerback (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), born in Orangeburg, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Gabriel Marcel, French philosopher and writer, dies at 83
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About October 8, 1973
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Half-Breed - Cher
#1 Song: Eye Level - Simon Park Orchestra
