Historical Events
- ABC announces it obtained TV rights for 1976 Olympics
- Syrian-Israeli dogfight over Mediterranean Sea
- US Congress passes & sends a bill to President Nixon to lift NFL football's television blackout of sold out games
Famous Birthdays
- Christine Arron, French track and field sprinter, born in Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, France
- Fabio Cannavaro, Italian footballer (Parma), born in Naples, Italy
- Marcelinho Paulista, Brazilian footballer, born in Cotia, Brazil
- Philip Dulebohn, American pairs figure skater (US Championship Gold, 2003), and coach, born in Silver Spring, MaAryland
Famous Deaths
- Betty Field, American actress (Of Mice and Men; Kings Row; Bus Stop), dies of cerebral hemorrhage at 57
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About September 13, 1973
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Delta Dawn - Helen Reddy
#1 Song: Young Love - Donny Osmond
