What happened on Monday September 24, 1973?

Here's what happened on September 24, 1973:

• Guinea-Bissau Declares Independence from Portugal On September 24, 1973, Guinea-Bissau officially declared its independence from Portugal, marking the end of Portuguese colonial rule in West Africa. This significant moment came after years of struggle by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC), led by Amílcar Cabral, against Portuguese colonial control. The declaration established the Republic of Guinea-Bissau as a sovereign nation, representing a crucial milestone in the decolonization of Africa.
• NFL Record: Jim Bakken's Seven Field Goals On September 24, 1973, St. Louis Cardinals kicker Jim Bakken set an NFL record by successfully kicking seven field goals during a single game, demonstrating exceptional skill and precision in professional football.

Events in 1973

September 24, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 24, 1973

Newspapers from Sep. 24, 1973

September 24, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• New Orleans Saints - Dallas Cowboys : 3 - 40

September 24, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 267th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 24, 1973 can also be written as 9/24/1973 in the US and as 24/9/1973 in UK and Europe.

September 24, 1973 in September 1973 calendar

Famous people born on September 24, 1973:

• Eddie George

  Legendary NFL running back who spent most of his career with the Tennessee Titans, winning the Heisman Trophy in college and becoming a key...

• Rodrick Rhodes

  Professional basketball player who played as a guard and forward in the NBA, primarily with the Houston Rockets during the late 1990s and...

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on September 24th

Famous people died on September 24, 1973:

• Josué de Castro

  Brazilian physician, geographer, and activist renowned for his groundbreaking work on hunger and social issues in developing countries.

• August Kippasto

  Estonian-australian poet and wrestler (d. 1973).

• Mario Paniconi
• Ted Adams
• Gaetano Grandi

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on September 24th

September 24, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 24, 1973 was We're An American Band by Grand Funk, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. Grand Funk - We're An American Band
2. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
3. Cher - Half-Breed
4. Paul Simon - Loves Me Like A Rock
5. Helen Reddy - Delta Dawn

September 24, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 24, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. Simon Park Orchestra - Eye Level
2. Slade - My Friend Stan
3. The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
4. Ike & Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits
5. Bobby 'Boris' Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers - Monster Mash

September 24, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 24, 1973 was Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
2. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
3. Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
4. The Spinners - Ghetto Child
5. The Chi-lites - Stoned Out Of My Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.

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September 24, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 24, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 24, 1973 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 24, 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 24, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:33 am and setting at 06:00 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 24, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 30 days old,

or 2691 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18839 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 24, 1973?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 24, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 24, 1973.

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