Sunday September 23, 1973

US date format: 9/23/1973, UK date format: 23/9/1973

It was Sunday, under the sign of Libra (see birth chart on September 23, 1973). The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church. Famous people born on this day include Michelle Tolson and Grant McDonald. In that special week of September people in US were listening to Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye. In UK Young Love by Donny Osmond was in the top 5 hits. Bobby, directed by Raj Kapoor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973 while The Making Of The President 1972 by Theodore H. White was one of the best selling books. On TV people were watching Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. If you liked videogames you were probably playing TREK73 or Lunar Lander.
But much more happened that day: find out below..

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Holidays

RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Adomnan of Iona, Saint Constantius, Saint Thecla.
French Republican Calendar - Safran (Saffron) Day, second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Saudi Arabia - National Day (unification 1932)
Japanese Autumnal equinox Day (????/Sh?bun no hi)
Celebrate Bisexuality Day - September 23rd of every year is designated as Celebrate Bisexuality Day and celebrated by members of the bisexual community and their allies worldwide. Observed annually since 1999.
Also see September 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
In ancient Latvia, the second day of Mikeli
Astrology: Usually the first day of sun sign Libra in the tropical zodiac.
Traditional New Year's Day in Constantinople and Eastern Orthodox churches ? because of the birthday of August, not because of the equinox.
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Events

Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Portland Ladies Golf Open
Former Argentine President Juan Peron returns to power.
Juan Peron returns to power in Argentina.
The Oakland Raiders defeat the Miami Dolphins 12-7, ending the Dolphins unbeaten streak at 18. It was the Miami Dolphins' first loss since January 16, 1972 in Super Bowl VI.

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