What happened on Sunday September 30, 1973?

Here's what happened on September 30, 1973:

• USSR Underground Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducts an underground nuclear test, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing.
• Yankee Stadium Closes for Renovation Yankee Stadium, famously known as "The House That Ruth Built", closes for a comprehensive two-year renovation project costing $160 million. During 1974 and 1975, the New York Yankees will play all home games at Shea Stadium.
• 4th NYC Marathon The 4th New York City Marathon takes place, with Tom Fleming winning the men's race with a time of 2:21:54. Nina Kuscsik wins the women's race with a time of 2:57:07.
• Mel Gray NFL Reception Streak Begins NFL player Mel Gray begins an impressive streak of 121 consecutive game receptions, showcasing remarkable consistency and skill.
• Sandra Palmer Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Sandra Palmer wins the LPGA Cameron Park Golf Open, adding to her competitive achievements.
• Smith and Wesson Factory Explosion A faulty electric heater causes an explosion at the Smith and Wesson Armaments Factory in Ashtabula, Ohio. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though the building sustained significant damage.

Events in 1973

September 30, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 30, 1973

Newspapers from Sep. 30, 1973

September 30, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Denver Broncos : 33 - 14
• Cincinnati Bengals - San Diego Chargers : 20 - 13
• Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Vikings : 3 - 11
• Los Angeles Rams - San Francisco 49ers : 40 - 20
• New England Patriots - Miami Dolphins : 23 - 44

September 30, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 273rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 30, 1973 can also be written as 9/30/1973 in the US and as 30/9/1973 in UK and Europe.

September 30, 1973 in September 1973 calendar

Famous people died on September 30, 1973:

• Peter Pitseolak

  Inuit photographer and author (born in 1902).

• Walter Abendroth

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on September 30th

September 30, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 30, 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 30, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 30, 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 30, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 30, 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 30th is Libra.

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September 30, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 30, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 30, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 30, 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 30, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:11 am and setting at 09:27 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 30, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 24 days old,

or 2690 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18833 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 30, 1973?

There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 30, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 30, 1973.

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