Historical Events
Sports History
Lee Trevino's 1st hole-in-one
Baseball Record
Mets first baseman Willie Mays hits 660th & last career home run. off Don Gullett of Cincinnati Reds, in 2-1 loss at Shea Stadium, in New York
Famous Birthdays
- A. J. Wood, American soccer forward (Olympic gold 1996), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Conrad Aiken, American poet (Pulitzer Prize, US Poet Laureate 1950-52), dies at 74
- Jean Barraqué, French composer, dies at 44
- Paul Williams, American baritone singer and choreographer (The Temptations - "Cloud Nine"), commits suicide at 32
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About August 17, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 8 months and 8 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
