Historical Events
Mind Games
Apple Records releases John Lennon's fourth studio album, "Mind Games" in UK
Bowie on Midnight Special
Singer David Bowie performs on TV's "Midnight Special", set includes duet with Marianne Faithfull covering Sonny & Cher's hit "I Got You, Babe"
- Skylab 4 launched into Earth orbit
Alaskan Pipeline
US President Richard Nixon authorizes construction of the Alaskan pipeline
Famous Birthdays
- Brendan Laney, New Zealand rugby player, born in Invercargill, New Zealand
- Christian Horner, British Formula One team owner
- Howard Smothers, NFL guard (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Joe Hudepohl, American 800m freestyle relay (Olympic gold 1996)
- Sedrick Shaw, running back (New England Patriots)
Famous Divorces
Isaac Asimov
Russian-American cci-fi author Isaac Asimov (53) divorces Gertrude Blugerman (56) after 31 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Alan Watts, writer/popularizer of Zen, dies in Calif
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About November 16, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) - Eddie Kendricks
#1 Song: I Love You Love Me Love - Gary Glitter
