Historical Events
Album Release
"I'm Still in Love with You" 5th studio album by Al Green is released (Billboard Album of the Year 1973)
- Access credit cards introduced in Great Britain
- Loyalist paramilitaries carry out raid on an Ulster Defence Regiment
Pippin
Stephen Schwartz' musical "Pippin", starring Ben Vereen; Irene Ryan, and Jill Clayburgh, and directed by Bob Fosse, opens at Imperial Theater, NYC; runs for 1944 performances, winning 5 Tony Awards
- WNJS TV channel 23 in Camden, NJ (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Richard McNamara, British guitarist, songwriter and producer (Embrace), born in Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, England
- Tiffeny Milbrett, American soccer forward (206 caps; Olympic gold 1996, silver 2000; NY Power, FC Gold Pride), born in Portland, Oregon
About October 23, 1972
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Holidays: Labour Day (New Zealand), Veterans Day (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry
#1 Song: Mouldy Old Dough - Lieutenant Pigeon
