Historical Events
Streisand & Other Musical Instruments
"Barbra Streisand...and Other Musical Instruments" special premieres on CBS TV
Ringo
Apple Records releases "Ringo", Ringo Starr's third studio album, in the US; his biggest commercial and critical success, featuring the singles "Photograph", "You're Sixteen", and "Oh My My"
- OLADE (Latin American Energy Organization) forms
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Graham, Australian Football League ruckman and executive (Geelong, Western Bulldogs) and NFL punter (Arizona Cardinals), born in Geelong, Victoria
- Jason Smith, Canadian ice hockey defenceman (1,008 NHL games; NJ Devils, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs), born in Calgary, Alberta
- Lee O’Denat, American internet entrepreneur (WorldStarHipHop.com), born in Queens, New York (d. 2017)
- Marisol Nichols, American actress (Riverdale), born in Rogers Park, Illinois
- Tobias Ringborg, Swedish violinist and conductor, born in Stockholm, Sweden
Famous Deaths
- Earl Neale, American College and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach (Virginia; NFL: Philadelphia Eagles) and MLB outfielder (Cincinnati Reds), dies at 81
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About November 2, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight And The Pips
#1 Song: Daydreamer/The Puppy Song - David Cassidy
