What Happened on October 29, 1973

Historical Events

Mind Games

Apple Records releases John Lennon's fourth studio album, "Mind Games" in US

Famous Birthdays

  • Adam Bacher, South African cricket batsman (19 Tests; 13 ODIs), born in Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Robert Pirès, French footballer (Arsenal), born in Reims, France

Famous Deaths

  • Heathcote Dicken Statham, English organist, composer, and conductor, dies at 83
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About October 29, 1973

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 50 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No

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

Holidays: October Bank Holiday (Ireland)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight And The Pips
  • UK #1 Song: Daydreamer/The Puppy Song - David Cassidy