What happened on Wednesday September 19, 1973?

Here's what happened on September 19, 1973:

• USSR Conducts Underground Nuclear Test The Soviet Union performed an underground nuclear test, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era and contributing to the ongoing nuclear arms race.
• Prince Carl Gustaf Ascends Swedish Throne Prince Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus Bernadotte officially became King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, marking a significant moment in Swedish royal history. His accession followed the traditional royal succession process and represented a new era for the Swedish monarchy.
• Frank Robinson's Historic Home Run Baseball legend Frank Robinson hit a home run at Arlington Stadium in Texas, becoming the first player to hit home runs in a record 32 different Major League ballparks, showcasing his remarkable athletic versatility and consistency.
• San Diego Padres Relocation Blocked The National League prevented the San Diego Padres baseball team from relocating to Washington DC, maintaining the team's presence in San Diego and preserving the city's Major League Baseball franchise.
• Pirate Radio Free America Launches Pirate Radio Free America began broadcasting off the coast of Cape May, New Jersey, representing an alternative media platform outside traditional broadcasting regulations.

Events in 1973

September 19, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 19, 1973

Newspapers from Sep. 19, 1973

September 19, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 262nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 19, 1973 can also be written as 9/19/1973 in the US and as 19/9/1973 in UK and Europe.

September 19, 1973 in September 1973 calendar

Famous people born on September 19, 1973:

• Jeremy Jordan

  Acclaimed Broadway performer known for his powerful vocals and iconic role as Jack Kelly in the musical 'Newsies', a Tony Award-nominated...

• James Marsden

  Renowned Hollywood actor known for roles in 'X-Men', 'Enchanted', and 'Westworld', with a versatile career spanning film and television.

• Cristiano da Matta

  Accomplished Brazilian racing car driver who competed in prestigious motorsport competitions, including Formula One and CART/Champ Car World...

• Stéphane Porato
• Delphine Racinet
• Nicholas Bishop

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on September 19th

Famous people died on September 19, 1973:

• Gram Parsons

  Influential American musician who pioneered the country rock genre, playing with legendary bands like The Byrds and The Flying Burrito...

• Charles Horman
• Antonio Cazzaniga

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on September 19th

September 19, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 19, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

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

September 19, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 19, 1973 was Young Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

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 19, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 19, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
2. The Chi-lites - Stoned Out Of My Mind
3. Joe Simon - Theme From Cleopatra Jones
4. Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
5. Barry White - I've Got So Much To Give

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 19th 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 19, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 19, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 19, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 19, 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 19, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:43 pm and setting at 03:12 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 19, 1973 is:

51 years 7 months old,

or 619 months and 4 days old,

or 2692 weeks

or 18844 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 19, 1973?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 19, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 19, 1973.

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