Historical Events
- Iraq nationalizes Exxon and Mobil shares in Basrah Petroleum Company representing 23.75 percent equity in the company.
F1 World Champion
Scotsman Jackie Stewart wins his 3rd Formula 1 World Drivers Championship despite withdrawing from the season ending US Grand Prix at Watkins Glen; wins title by 16 points from Emerson Fittipaldi
Famous Birthdays
- Dida, Brazilian footballer, born in Bahia, Brazil
- Gerald McBurrows, American safety (St Louis Rams), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Priest Holmes, American football running back (Super Bowl XXXV Baltimore Ravens; 3 × First-team All-Pro; 3 × Pro Bowl; NFL rushing TD leader 2002, 03; KC Chiefs), born in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Famous Deaths
- Habib Rajab, South African trader and collector of oriental art who fought against a takeover of the Grey Street complex by White traders, dies at 58
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About October 7, 1973
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 9 months and 1 day
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
