What Happened on November 13, 1973

Historical Events

  • "Gigi" opens at Uris Theater NYC for 103 performances

Jackson AL MVP

Oakland A's Reggie Jackson wins AL MVP unanimously

Famous Birthdays

  • Ari Hoenig, American jazz drummer, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Samantha Riley, Brisbane Australia, breastroker (Olympic 2 bronze-92, 96)
Born in 1973

Famous Deaths

  • Bruno Maderna, Italian conductor, and avant garde composer (Quadrivium; Satyricon), dies of lung cancer at 53
  • Lila Lee, American actress (Midnight Girl, Blood & Sand), dies of stroke at 68
1973 Highlights

About November 13, 1973

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) - Eddie Kendricks
  • UK #1 Song: I Love You Love Me Love - Gary Glitter