What happened on Wednesday September 12, 1973?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1973:

• USSR Nuclear Test at Novaya Zemlya On September 12, 1973, the Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, a remote Arctic testing site. This test was part of the ongoing nuclear arms race during the Cold War period, demonstrating the USSR's continued nuclear weapons development and strategic capabilities.
• Record-Breaking Daily Double Lottery Win in Detroit On September 12, 1973, two bettors made history by winning the largest US Daily Double lottery, claiming a substantial prize of $19,909.60 in Detroit, Michigan. This significant gambling event highlighted the growing popularity of lottery games in the United States during the early 1970s.

Events in 1973

September 12, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1973

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1973

September 12, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 255th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1973 can also be written as 9/12/1973 in the US and as 12/9/1973 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1973 in September 1973 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1973:

• Paul Walker

  Paul Walker was a famous American actor best known for his iconic role in the Fast and Furious film franchise.

• Tarana Burke

  Tarana Burke is an American civil rights activist who founded the #MeToo movement, sparking a global conversation about sexual harassment...

• Darren Campbell

  Darren Campbell is a British athlete who competed in sprint events and was a successful member of the British national athletics team.

• Hisaya Nakajo

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1973:

• Gino Campese
• Marjorie Merriweather Post
• Arrigo Muggiani
• Armas Toivonen
• Magdeleine Marx-Paz

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on September 12th

September 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 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 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 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 12, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 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 12th is Virgo.

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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 12, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 12, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 12, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 12, 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 12, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:51 pm and setting at 07:38 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 1973

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Someone born on September 12, 1973 is:

51 years 7 months old,

or 619 months and 11 days old,

or 2693 weeks

or 18851 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 12, 1973?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 12, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 12, 1973.

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