What Happened on October 13, 1973

Historical Events

Badlands

"Badlands" directed by Terrence Malick and starring Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek premieres at the New York Film Festival

  • Jordan enters Yom Kippur war

TV Show Appearance

Teri Garr appears on "The Bob Newhart Show" in the episode "Emily in for Carol"


Famous Birthdays

  • Brian Dawkins, American NFL safety (9 × Pro Bowl; 4 × First-team All-Pro; Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos), born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • Matt Hughes, American mixed martial artist, born in Hillsboro, Illinois
  • Nanako Matsushima, Japanese actress (Ring), born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
  • Peter Dumbreck, Scottish race car driver, born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
  • Roger Lima [Manganelli], Brazilian ska singer and bassist (Less Than Jake), born in Porto Alegre

About October 13, 1973

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Half-Breed - Cher
  • UK #1 Song: Eye Level - Simon Park Orchestra