What happened on Thursday September 13, 1973?

Here's what happened on September 13, 1973:

• Syrian-Israeli Air Confrontation over Mediterranean A military aerial engagement occurred between Syrian and Israeli fighter jets over the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the Middle East during the early 1970s.
• ABC Secures 1976 Olympic Television Rights American Broadcasting Company (ABC) successfully obtained the television broadcasting rights for the 1976 Olympic Games, marking a significant moment in sports media and international broadcasting.
• US Congress Moves to End NFL TV Blackouts The United States Congress passed and forwarded a legislative bill to President Richard Nixon aimed at eliminating television blackout restrictions for sold-out National Football League games, potentially increasing sports media accessibility.
• Benedictine Nuns' White House Peace Protest Erie Benedictine nuns, Sisters Mary Lou Kownacki and Janet Goetz, had all charges of illegal entry to the White House dropped after peacefully praying inside the east gate of the presidential mansion, symbolizing a non-violent protest for peace.

Events in 1973

September 13, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 13, 1973

Newspapers from Sep. 13, 1973

September 13, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 256th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 13, 1973 can also be written as 9/13/1973 in the US and as 13/9/1973 in UK and Europe.

September 13, 1973 in September 1973 calendar

Famous people born on September 13, 1973:

• Fabio Cannavaro

  Legendary Italian footballer who captained Italy to World Cup victory in 2006 and is considered one of the greatest defenders in football...

• Tarana Burke

  Activist who founded the #MeToo movement, sparking a global conversation about sexual harassment and assault.

• Christine Arron

  French sprint athlete who held the European women's 100m record and won gold in the 4x100m relay at the World Championships.

• Brian Evans (basketball)
• Travis Knight
• Carlos Montovaneli
• Casper Steyn
• Carlo Nash
• Christian Albini
• Olga Pfeifer
• Manuel Raga
• Cedric Richmond
• René Weiler
• Dominique Aulanier

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on September 13th

Famous people died on September 13, 1973:

• Martín Chambi
• Betty Field

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on September 13th

September 13, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 13, 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 13, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 13, 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 13, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 13, 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 13th is Virgo.

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September 13, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 13, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 13, 1973 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 13, 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 13, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 07:18 pm and setting at 08:46 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 13, 1973

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Someone born on September 13, 1973 is:

51 years 7 months old,

or 619 months and 10 days old,

or 2692 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18850 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 13, 1973?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 13, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 13, 1973.

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