Historical Events
- Heavy fog causes 65 car collision killing 9 on New Jersey Turnpike
Music History
John Lennon sues US government to admit FBI is tapping his phone, they deny doing so
- Yom Kippur War ends, Israel 65 miles from Cairo, 26 from Damascus
Famous Birthdays
- Jackie McNamara, Scottish soccer defender (33 caps; Celtic) and manager (Partick Thistle, Dundee United, York City), born in Glasgow, Scotland
- Levi Leipheimer, American road racing cyclist, born in Butte, Montana
- Mike Matthews, American baseball player, born in Woodbridge, Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Jack Iverson, Australian cricket spin bowler (5 Tests, 21 wickets, BB 6/27; Victoria CA), dies from suicide at 58
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About October 24, 1973
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 6 months and 5 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
