Historical Events
Cricket History
Garfield Sobers scores 26th and last Test Cricket ton 150 vs England at Lord's
- John Adams & his bass drum become a right-field fixture in Cleveland Stadium
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Brunette, Canadian NHL left wing (Washington Capitals), born in Greater Sudbury, Canada
- Barret Oliver, American actor (The Neverending Story; The Secret Garden), born in Los Angeles, California
- Carmine Giovinazzo, American actor, born in Port Richmond, New York
Dave Chappelle (50 years old)
American actor and comedian (Chappelle's Show), born in Washington, D.C.
- Inge de Bruijn, Dutch swimmer (Olympic gold 50m freestyle 2000, 04; 100m freestyle & 100m butterfly 2000; World C'ship gold x 5), born in Barendrecht, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Billy Greene, American actor (Single Room Furnished, One Man's Family), dies at 76
- Sláva Vorlová [Miroslava Johnová], Czech composer (Bílá oblaka (White Clouds)), dies at 79
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About August 24, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brother Louie - Stories
#1 Song: Young Love - Donny Osmond
