Historical Events
- Yom Kippur War begins as Syria & Egypt attack Israel
Famous Birthdays
Ioan Gruffudd (50 years old)
Welsh actor (The Fantastic Four), born in Aberdare, Wales
- Jeff Davis, American comedian
- Rebecca Lobo, American WNBA basketball center (Olympic gold, 1996; NY Liberty), born in Hartford, Connecticut
- Sylvain Legwinski, French footballer
Famous Deaths
- Arnold Maria Walter, Canadian composer, dies at 71
- Dennis Price, English actor (Kind Hearts and Coronets, Separate Tables), dies at 58 (b. 1915)
- Sidney Blackmer, American actor (played Ted Roosevelt in 7 movies, Rosemary's Baby), dies of cancer at 78
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About October 6, 1973
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Half-Breed - Cher
#1 Song: Eye Level - Simon Park Orchestra
