What happened on Friday September 28, 1973?

About September 28th, 1973, in brief:

  • Historical events: The International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT) Building in New York City was bombed as a political protest against the corporation's alleged involvement in the September 11, 1973 Chilean coup d'état, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions of the era.
  • Day of the week: September 28th, 1973 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: We're An American Band by Grand Funk
  • #1 UK song: Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Amarcord directed by Federico Fellini

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September 28, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 28, 1973:

  • ITT Building Bombing in New York City The International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT) Building in New York City was bombed as a political protest against the corporation's alleged involvement in the September 11, 1973 Chilean coup d'état, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions of the era.
  • Palestinian Terrorist Train Hijacking On September 28, 1973, Palestinian terrorists hijacked an Austrian train, creating a significant international security incident during a period of heightened tensions in the Middle East.
  • Cass Elliot Variety Show Special CBS-TV aired singer Cass Elliot's variety show special 'Don't Call Me Mama Any More', showcasing the entertainment landscape of the early 1970s.

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September 28, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was September 28, 1973?


September 28, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 271st day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 28, 1973 can also be written as 9/28/1973 in the US and as 28/9/1973 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 28, 1973?


Famous people born on September 28, 1973:

  • Brian Rafalski

    Professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the NHL for the New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings, winning three Stanley Cup...

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September 28, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 28, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 24th and September 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

September 28, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 28, 1973 was We're An American Band by Grand Funk, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

  1. - We're An American Band youtube
  2. - Let's Get It On youtube
  3. - Half-Breed youtube
  4. - Loves Me Like A Rock youtube
  5. - Delta Dawn youtube

September 28, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 28, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

  1. - Eye Level youtube
  2. - My Friend Stan youtube
  3. - Ballroom Blitz youtube
  4. - Nutbush City Limits youtube
  5. - Monster Mash youtube

September 28, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 28, 1973 was Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

  1. - Higher Ground youtube
  2. - Let's Get It On youtube
  3. - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) youtube
  4. - Ghetto Child
  5. - Stoned Out Of My Mind
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September 28, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 28th is Libra.

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September 28, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 28, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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September 28, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 28, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 28, 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 28, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 09:05 am and setting at 08:02 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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How old is someone born on September 28, 1973?


Someone born on September 28, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 26 days old,

or 2690 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18835 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 28, 1973?

There are 158 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 28, 1973?

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