What happened on Thursday September 20, 1973?

Here's what happened on September 20, 1973:

• Battle of the Sexes tennis match The 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match took place on September 20, 1973, between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. This highly publicized event was a pivotal moment in the women's rights movement, showcasing gender equality in sports. source: britannica.com
• Willie Mays retirement announcement On September 20, 1973, baseball legend Willie Mays announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. Mays, known for his incredible skills and contributions to the game, left a lasting legacy in the sport. source: britannica.com
• Jim Croce plane crash tragedy On September 20, 1973, singer-songwriter Jim Croce tragically died in a plane crash in Louisiana. His untimely death shocked fans and left a significant impact on the music industry, as he was at the height of his career. source: britannica.com

Events in 1973

September 20, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 20, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1973 can also be written as 9/20/1973 in the US and as 20/9/1973 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on September 20, 1973:

• Brad Beyer

  Brad Beyer is an American actor best known for his role as Stanley Richmond on the television drama series 'Jericho.' He has worked in both television and film. [bio]

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on September 20th

Famous people died on September 20, 1973:

• Jim Croce

  Jim Croce was an American folk and rock singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt lyrics and storytelling songs. He achieved national fame in the early 1970s with hits such as "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "Time in a Bottle." Croce's career was tragically cut short when he died in a plane crash in 1973. [bio]

• Ben Webster
• Glenn Strange
• Mario Mazza

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on September 20th

September 20, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
2. Grand Funk - We're An American Band
3. Helen Reddy - Delta Dawn
4. Paul Simon - Loves Me Like A Rock
5. Dawn - Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose

September 20, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 1973 was Young Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. Donny Osmond - Young Love
2. Wizzard - Angel Fingers
3. Barry Blue - Dancing On A Saturday Night
4. David Essex - Rock On
5. The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz

September 20, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
2. The Chi-lites - Stoned Out Of My Mind
3. Joe Simon - Theme From Cleopatra Jones
4. Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
5. Barry White - I've Got So Much To Give

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

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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 20, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 20, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 20, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 20, 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 20, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 11:47 pm and setting at 03:55 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 20, 1973 is:

52 years 8 months old,

or 632 months and 4 days old,

or 2748 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19239 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 20, 1973?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 20, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 20, 1973.

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