What happened on Saturday September 29, 1973?

Here's what happened on September 29, 1973:

• Chilean Military Coup Overthrows Salvador Allende Chilean President Salvador Allende, the first democratically elected Marxist president in South America, was deposed in a violent military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet. Found dead in the presidential palace with evidence suggesting suicide, this event marked a significant turning point in Chilean political history and sparked international condemnation.
• Death Anniversary of W.H. Auden Commemorating the birth year of W.H. Auden, a renowned English poet who significantly influenced 20th-century poetry. Born in 1907, Auden was known for his complex and innovative poetic style, addressing themes of social and political issues.
• Soyuz 12 Space Mission Returns The Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 12 successfully completes its mission and returns to Earth, contributing to the ongoing space exploration efforts during the Cold War era.
• Baltimore Orioles Execute Rare Triple Play In a remarkable defensive play, the Baltimore Orioles execute their 5th triple play of the season, turning a 5-4-3 play against the Detroit Tigers, showcasing exceptional fielding skills.
• Insurance Industry Report on Auto Racing Risks The insurance industry releases a report highlighting increased highway accident risks among auto racers, drawing attention to the potential safety concerns in motorsports.
• Looking Glass Song Peaks on Music Charts The song 'Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne' by the band Looking Glass reaches its peak position at #33 on the music charts, representing a modest commercial success.

Events in 1973

September 29, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 29, 1973

Newspapers from Sep. 29, 1973

September 29, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1973 can also be written as 9/29/1973 in the US and as 29/9/1973 in UK and Europe.

September 29, 1973 in September 1973 calendar

Famous people born on September 29, 1973:

• Alfie Boe

  Renowned English tenor known for his exceptional performances in opera and musical theater, with a powerful and versatile vocal range.

• Paul Rogers (basketball)

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on September 29th

Famous people died on September 29, 1973:

• W H Auden

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• Wystan Hugh Auden
• Antal Pruha

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on September 29th

September 29, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 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 29, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 29, 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 29, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 29, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 29, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 29, 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 29, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 10:09 am and setting at 08:42 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 29, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 25 days old,

or 2690 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18834 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 29, 1973?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 29, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 29, 1973.

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