What happened on Thursday September 27, 1973?

Here's what happened on September 27, 1973:

• Soyuz 12 Space Mission The Soviet space program launched Soyuz 12, carrying two cosmonauts into Earth orbit for a two-day mission. This flight marked a significant return to manned spaceflight following the tragic Soyuz 11 incident in 1971.
• Nolan Ryan Sets MLB Strikeout Record California Angels' pitcher Nolan Ryan establishes a major league record by striking out 383 batters in a single season, showcasing his exceptional pitching prowess and setting a significant milestone in baseball history.
• Texas International Airlines Flight 655 Crash A tragic aviation accident occurred when Texas International Airlines Flight 655 crashed into the Black Fork Mountain Wilderness near Mena, Arkansas, resulting in the loss of all 11 people on board. The crash highlighted the ongoing challenges of aviation safety in the early 1970s.

Events in 1973

September 27, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 27, 1973

Newspapers from Sep. 27, 1973

September 27, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 270th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 27, 1973 can also be written as 9/27/1973 in the US and as 27/9/1973 in UK and Europe.

September 27, 1973 in September 1973 calendar

Famous people born on September 27, 1973:

• Trick Daddy

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• Indira Varma

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Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on September 27th

Famous people died on September 27, 1973:

• Renato Foresti

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on September 27th

September 27, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 27, 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 27, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 27, 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 27, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 27, 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 27th is Libra.

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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 27, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 27, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 27, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 27, 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 27, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:58 am and setting at 07:27 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 27, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 27 days old,

or 2690 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18836 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 27, 1973?

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 27, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 27, 1973.

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