What happened on Tuesday September 11, 1973?

Here's what happened on September 11, 1973:

• U.S.-Backed Chilean Military Coup On September 11, 1973, the Chilean military, led by General Augusto Pinochet, launched a coup against the democratically elected government of President Salvador Allende. Allende made his final broadcast from the presidential palace, refusing to resign and rallying his supporters. After the address, he joined in defending the palace under heavy military attack. When it became clear the military would take the palace, Allende told defenders to surrender, and he died during the final events of the coup, widely believed to be by suicide.
• Establishment of Military Junta Following the coup, the Chilean military declared itself the government, proclaimed a State of Internal War, and imposed martial law. The Junta launched a brutal campaign to suppress resistance, removing all mayors and locally elected representatives. Marxist political parties were outlawed, Congress was closed, the constitution was abolished, and the largest labor union was dismantled.
• Immediate Economic and Political Restructuring In the week following the coup, Chile was isolated from the outside world with closed borders, airports, and disrupted international communications. The military returned over 350 nationalized factories to previous owners, abolishing worker participation and management. U.S. companies showed renewed investment interest, and the U.S.-dominated Inter-American Development Bank granted Chile a $65 million loan.
• JAT Airways Flight 769 Crash JAT Airways Flight 769 crashed into the Maganik mountain range while approaching Titograd Airport, resulting in the tragic loss of 35 passengers and six crew members.

Events in 1973

September 11, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 11, 1973

Newspapers from Sep. 11, 1973

September 11, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 254th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 11, 1973 can also be written as 9/11/1973 in the US and as 11/9/1973 in UK and Europe.

September 11, 1973 in September 1973 calendar

Famous people born on September 11, 1973:

• Sandra Larue
• Macha Orlova

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on September 11th

Famous people died on September 11, 1973:

• Salvador Allende

  Salvador Allende was a prominent Chilean politician who became the first democratically elected Marxist president in Latin America.

• Neem Karoli Baba

  Indian philosopher and guru.

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on September 11th

September 11, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 11, 1973 was Delta Dawn by Helen Reddy, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

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

September 11, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 11, 1973 was Young Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Donny Osmond - Young Love
2. Wizzard - Angel Fingers
3. Barry Blue - Dancing On A Saturday Night
4. David Essex - Rock On
5. The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz

September 11, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 11, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
2. The Isley Brothers - That Lady (Part 1)
3. Joe Simon - Theme From Cleopatra Jones
4. The Chi-lites - Stoned Out Of My Mind
5. Barry White - I've Got So Much To Give

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 11th is Virgo.

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September 11, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 11, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 11, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 11, 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 11, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:25 pm and setting at 06:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on September 11, 1973

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Someone born on September 11, 1973 is:

51 years 7 months old,

or 619 months and 12 days old,

or 2693 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18852 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 11, 1973?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 11, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 11, 1973.

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