Historical Events
- Dutch Guilder devalued by 5%
- Ohio State's Archie Griffith begins record 31 cons 100 yd rushing
- OPEC supports price hikes and designates six Gulf countries to negotiate collectively with companies over prices; other members to negotiate individually
World Record
Secretariat wins Marlboro Cup in world record 1:45 2/5 for 1¼ miles
Famous Deaths
- Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden (1950-73), dies at 90
- Victor Jara, Chilean folk singer-songwriter, and political activist, killed by Augusto Pinochet's military interrogators at 40
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About September 15, 1973
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 7 months and 11 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
