Historical Events
- 5th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at Sheraton Hotel, Harbor Island
Famous Birthdays
- Damian Jackson, American baseball player
Famous Deaths
- Selman Waksman, Ukrainian-American microbiologist (Nobel 1951-ingenious, systematic and successful studies of the soil microbes that led to the discovery of streptomycin), dies at 85 [1]
- Veda Ann Borg, American model and actress (Kid Galahad, Avalanche, Accomplice), dies of cancer at 58
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About August 16, 1973
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Touch Me In The Morning - Diana Ross
#1 Song: I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) - Gary Glitter
