Historical Events
- "Desert Song" closes at Uris Theater NYC after 15 performances
NFL Record
Buffalo running back O.J. Simpson rushes for a then NFL record 250 yards in the Bills, 31-13 win at New England
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Vinokourov, Russian-Kazakhtani road cyclist, born in Petropavl, Kazakh S.S.R.
- Clint Peay, American soccer defender (Olympic gold 1996), born in Columbia, Maryland
- George Corrie, English footballer, born in Workington, England
- Justin Haythe, American novelist (The Honeymoon), born in London
Famous Deaths
- Frederic Meyer, actor (Faraway Hill), dies at 63
- Leonard Carmichael, American Psychologist and secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (1953-64), dies at 74
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About September 16, 1973
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
#1 Song: Angel Fingers - Wizzard
