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see horoscope and birth chart for September 16, 1973What happened on Sunday, September 16, 1973?
About September 16th, 1973, in brief:
- Historical events: Victor Jara, a prominent Chilean folk singer and political activist, was murdered shortly after the military coup led by Augusto Pinochet. His death became a symbol of the repression faced by artists and political dissidents during the dictatorship in Chile.
- Day of the week: September 16th, 1973 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Delta Dawn by Helen Reddy
- #1 UK song: Young Love by Donny Osmond
- Popular movie: The Sting directed by George Roy Hill
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- September 16, 1973: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 16, 1973?
- Who was born on September 16, 1973?
- September 16, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- September 16, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- September 16, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 16, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 16, 1973?
- Back in 1973
September 16, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 16, 1973:
- Murder of Victor Jara, Chilean folk singer and political activist Victor Jara, a prominent Chilean folk singer and political activist, was murdered shortly after the military coup led by Augusto Pinochet. His death became a symbol of the repression faced by artists and political dissidents during the dictatorship in Chile. source: bbc.com
- O.J. Simpson's record-breaking performance On September 16, 1973, O.J. Simpson became the first NFL player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season. This achievement marked a significant milestone in professional football and solidified his status as a sports icon. source: nfl.com
- Desert Song Closes on Broadway The musical production 'Desert Song' concludes its brief run at the Uris Theater in New York City after just 15 performances, indicating a relatively unsuccessful theatrical production.
September 16, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1973
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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
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.
Who was born on September 16, 1973?
Famous people born on September 16, 1973:
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Alexander VinokourovFormer professional cyclist from Kazakhstan who won the 2012 London Olympic road race.
September 16, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 16, 1973:
![Víctor Jara]()
Víctor JaraIconic Chilean folk singer, songwriter, and political activist who was tragically murdered during the Pinochet military coup.
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Donato Pafundi![William Theodore Heard]()
William Theodore Heard![Rafael Franco]()
Rafael Franco![Leonard Carmichael]()
Leonard Carmichael
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.
- Helen Reddy - Delta Dawn
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Dawn - Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose
- Paul Simon - Loves Me Like A Rock
- Grand Funk - 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.
- Donny Osmond - Young Love
- Wizzard - Angel Fingers
- Barry Blue - Dancing On A Saturday Night
- David Essex - Rock On
- The Sweet - 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 music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- The Isley Brothers - That Lady (Part 1)
- Joe Simon - Theme From Cleopatra Jones
- The Chi-lites - Stoned Out Of My Mind
- Barry White - I've Got So Much To Give
September 16, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th 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 16, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 16, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 16, 1973 was Waning gibbous.
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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Someone born on September 16, 1973 is:
52 years 10 months old,
or 634 months and 19 days old,
or 2759 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19315 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 16, 1973?
There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 16th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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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Why 1973 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 16, 1973, a 1973 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 16, 1973 includes Murder of Victor Jara, Chilean folk singer and political activist, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 16, 1973 included “Delta Dawn” by Helen Reddy, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 16, 1973 included The Sting, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 16, 1973 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Alexander Vinokourov, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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