Sunday September 16, 1973: on this day

September 16, 1973 was the 259th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is September 16, 1973 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on September 16, 1973, who was born and died on September 16, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 16, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Delta Dawn by Helen Reddy), movies (e.g. Charley Varrick, directed by Don Siegel), TV series (e.g. Adam'S Rib) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 16th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 16, 1973?


September 16, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 259th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1973 can also be written as 9/16/1973 in the US and as 16/9/1973 in UK and Europe.

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September 16, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 16, 1973:

  • Desert song closes at uris theater nyc after 15 performances
  • Kathy whitworth wins lpga southgate ladies golf open

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September 16, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - New Orleans Saints : 62 - 7
  • Baltimore Colts - Cleveland Browns : 14 - 24
  • Buffalo Bills - New England Patriots : 31 - 13
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Denver Broncos : 10 - 28
  • Dallas Cowboys - Chicago Bears : 20 - 17
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September 16, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 16, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 16, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on September 16th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 16, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 16, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 16, 1973 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on September 16, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 12:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Oct 12, 1973.

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Who was born on September 16, 1973?


Famous people born on September 16, 1973:

  • Shahana Riaz

    Renowned Bangladeshi film actress.

  • Richard Engel

    Richard Engel is an American journalist known for his work as NBC News' chief foreign correspondent.

  • Rehman Malik

    Former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs.

  • Alexander Vinokourov

    Kazakh manager and cyclist.

  • Camiel Eurlings

    Dutch businessman and member of the international olympic committee.

  • Justin Haythe

    American screenwriter and author.

  • George Corrie

    English footballer.

  • Clint Peay

    Columbia, maryland -- soccer defender (1996 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Stanek Sextuplets

    American sextuplets: the last six babies to be born within a time span of less than an hour.

  • Cristina Patelli
  • Michał Staniszewski
  • Nosferatu
  • Aleksandrs Isakovs
  • Nguyen Ngoc Bich Ngan

Whose famous birthday is on September 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 16th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Bingbing Fan
    Bingbing Fan

    Bingbing fan is a chinese actress known for her roles in popular chinese and international films.

  • Marc Anthony
    Marc Anthony

    Marc anthony is an american singer known for his latin music and romantic ballads.

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Nick Jonas
    Nick Jonas

    American guitarist and singer (jonas brothers).

  • Alexis Bledel
    Alexis Bledel

    American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Gilmore Girls'.

  • Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler

    Amy Poehler is a successful actress, comedian, and co-founder of the online platform 'Smart Girls at the Party.

  • David Copperfield
    David Copperfield

    American magician and natural-born performer, who is world famous for his spectacular productions of around 500 live performances per year...

  • Richard Marx
    Richard Marx

    Richard marx is a grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'right here waiting' and 'hold on to the nights'.

  • Kyla Pratt
    Kyla Pratt

    Kyla pratt is an american actress known for her roles in the television series 'one on one' and the 'dr.

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September 16, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 6 months old,

or 606 months and 13 days old,

or 2636 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18457 days old,

if you were born on September 16, 1973.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 16, 1973?

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 16, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 16, 1973.

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September 16, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 16, 1973:

  • Víctor Jara

    Chilean singer-songwriter, teacher and theatre director (b. 1932).

  • Frederic Meyer

    Actor faraway hill, dies at 63.

  • Leonard Carmichael
  • Rafael Franco
  • William Theodore Heard
  • Donato Pafundi
  • Attilio Zannier

What famous deaths happened on September 16th?

Famous deaths on September 16th:

  • Maria Callas
    Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer.

  • Jane Powell
    Jane Powell

    American actress and singer.

  • Sheb Wooley
    Sheb Wooley

    American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2003).

  • Jaicob Grimm

    Jaicob Grimm, along with his brother Wilhelm, is best known for publishing collections of folk tales and fairy tales, including 'Grimm's...

  • Kenay Kuroda

    Japanese physicist known for his contributions to particle physics.

  • Adelma Lutz

    Brazilian biologist and feminist known for her research on tropical diseases.

  • Dempsy Levy

    Contributed to the development of the theory of quarks and quantum chromodynamics.

  • Syvilla Fort

    Renowned dancer and choreographer.

  • Samanthan Smith

    Known for her work in environmental conservation and nuclear disarmament.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 16th

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September 16, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 16, 1973:

  • Mexico - Independence Day (from Spain; proclaimed 1810, recognised 1821, instituted 1825; See Fiestas Patrias)
  • Also see September 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Cyprian, Pope Cornelius, Saint Ludmila
  • In ancient Greece, the third day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the initiates walked to the sea at Phaleron and purified themselves in the water.
  • Papua New Guinea - Independence Day (from Australia, 1975)

Observances on September 16, 1973:

  • International Day for Interventional Cardiology
  • International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
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September 16, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 16, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 10th and September 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 16, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1973 was Delta Dawn by Helen Reddy, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

September 16, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 10th and September 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Delta Dawn
  2. - Let's Get It On
  3. - Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose
  4. - Loves Me Like A Rock
  5. - We're An American Band

September 16, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1973 was Young Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

September 16, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 10th and September 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Young Love
  2. - Angel Fingers
  3. - Dancing On A Saturday Night
  4. - Rock On
  5. - Ballroom Blitz

September 16, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

September 16, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 10th and September 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Get It On
  2. - That Lady (Part 1)
  3. - Theme From Cleopatra Jones
  4. - Stoned Out Of My Mind
  5. - I've Got So Much To Give

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September 16, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 16, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Charley Varrick

Charley Varrick

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Walter Matthau, Joe Don Baker, Felicia Farr, Andrew Robinson

Country: United States of America

Hit!

Hit!

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, Paul Hampton, Gwen Welles

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Corrado Farina

Starring: Carroll Baker, George Eastman, Isabelle De Funès, Ely Galleani

One Way

One Way

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jorge Darnell

Starring: Mimsy Farmer, Fernando Rey, Sergio Jiménez, Luigi Pistilli

Horror High

Horror High

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Larry N. Stouffer

Starring: Pat Cardi, Austin Stoker, Rosie Holotik, John Niland

September 16, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 16, 1973 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Adam's Rib

Adam's Rib

Release year: 1973

Directed by: George Cukor

Der Bastian

Der Bastian

Release year: 1973

September 16, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 16, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Curse Of The Kings by Victoria Holt

Curse Of The Kings

By:

The curse that haunted the tombs of Pharaos for centuries was a fatal one. Judith Osmond, an archaeologist and two prominent archaeologists, was certain it was the curse after their mysterious deaths.

World Without End, Amen by Jimmy Breslin

World Without End, Amen

By:

An alcoholic cop is lost in New York and searches for meaning by looking back at his past. Dermot Davey was taken from the department.

The Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

By:

There are some slight signs of wear

Facing The Lions by Tom Wicker

Facing The Lions

By:

Rich Morgan, Washington bureau chief of a major national newspaper fly south to attend Senator Hunt Anderson's funeral. To bring together the many threads of love, trust, and betrayal that were involved in this tragedy,

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

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America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off

September 16, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 16, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73

TREK73

Platform: HP Time-Shared BASIC

Genre: Space combat simulation

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Business

Gotcha

Gotcha

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Lunar Lander

Lunar Lander

Platform: DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based

Genre: Retro/Simulation

history

Who was the US President on September 16, 1973?

On September 16, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 16, 1973?

On September 16, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 16, 1973?

On September 16, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about September 16th?

September 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of September. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on September 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - After being closed for "an ongoing law enforcement investigation into criminal activity at sacramento peak", the sunspot solar observatory will reopen monday. a suspect in this investigation could pose a risk to the safety and security of residents and staff.
  • 2017 - Ryanair, an irish low-cost airline cancels 82 sunday flight to ireland as part of a six-week-long program to eliminate 40 to 50 flights per day to clear its crew vacation backlog. this is to comply with the requirements of the irish aviation authority by the end of 2012.
  • 2016 - War in north-west pakistan: at least 28 people are killed and 31 injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque located in mohmand agency. jamaat-ul ahrar claims responsibility.

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What happened in 1973?

1973 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Egyptian tanks move further into Israel
  • Judy Rankin wins LPGA GNA Golf Classic
  • Raisin opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 847 performances

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What was the calendar for September 1973?

September 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how September 1973 calendar looked like.

Sunday September 16, 1973