Historical Events
- NBC presents 440th & final showing of western series "Bonanza"
- Scientists at Corning Glass granted U.S. patent #3,711,262 for optical fiber (invented August 1970) - beginning a telecommunications revolution [1]
- USSR's Lunakhod 2 begins radio-controlled exploration of Moon
Famous Birthdays
- Josie Davis, American actress (Sarah-Charles in Charge, Two and a Half Men), born in Los Angeles, California
- Willie Whitehead, American CFL defensive end (Hamilton Tiger Cats), born in Tuskegee, Alabama
About January 16, 1973
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: You're So Vain - Carly Simon
#1 Song: Long Haired Lover From Liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond
