Notable events that happened on this day in history.

1973: Rep. Gerald Ford is sworn in as Vice president, replacing Spiro T. AgnewPictured: From left: Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, President Richard Nixonm Vice President-designate Congressman Gerald Ford, and Chief of Staff Alexander Haig, Jr., in the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., October 13, 1973.PHOTOS: Richard Nixon Presidency

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