It was on this day in 1973 that the death of his son, Alexander, led Aristotle Onassis to his tragic downfall less that two years later.

Aristotle Onassis' son, Alexander (Greek: Αλέξανδρος), died on this day (January 23) in 1973. Onassis never recovered from the shock and grief, passing away two years later. The death of Alexander ...