The Battle of Neville's Cross takes place, resulting in a decisive English victory over the Scots.

Henry VIII of England strips Thomas Wolsey of his office for failing to secure an annulment of his marriage.

King Charles II of England sells Dunkirk to France.

British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army to American forces at the Battle of Saratoga.

The Cullin-la-Ringo massacre occurs in Queensland, Australia, the largest massacre of white settlers by Indigenous Australians.

Al Capone is convicted of income tax evasion and later sentenced to 11 years in prison.

OPEC declares an oil embargo against several countries, triggering the 1973 oil crisis.

The London Beer Flood occurs when a massive vat of porter ruptures, flooding the streets of St. Giles.

The Loma Prieta earthquake strikes the San Francisco Bay Area, causing significant damage and loss of life.

The first British Open Golf Championship is held at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland.

Billy Joel performs the opening concert at Cleveland's Gund Arena.

Albert Einstein arrives in the United States as a refugee from Nazi Germany.

The Paris massacre occurs when police attack a demonstration of Algerians, leading to numerous deaths.

Elijah Cummings, a prominent U.S. congressman and civil rights leader, passes away.

Mother Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.