Famous Birthdays
- Efren Ramirez, American actor
- Lene Nystrøm, Norwegian Eurodance-pop singer (Aqua - "Barbie Girl"), born in Tønsberg, Norway
- Maria Wetterstrand, Swedish politician
- Proof [DeShaun Holton], American rapper (D12), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1973)
- Verka Serduchka, Ukrainian entertainer
Famous Deaths
Paavo Nurmi (1897-1973)
Finnish middle & long distance runner (9 Olympic gold 1920, 24, 28), dies of Atherosclerosis at 76
- Paul Hartman, American actor (Petticoat Junction, Inherit the Wind), dies at 69
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About October 2, 1973
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Half-Breed - Cher
#1 Song: Eye Level - Simon Park Orchestra
