What happened on Friday September 28, 1973?

Here's what happened on September 28, 1973:

• ITT Building Bombing in New York City On September 28, 1973, the ITT Building in New York City was bombed in protest against ITT Corporation's alleged involvement in the September 11, 1973, coup d'état in Chile. The bombing caused significant damage but no fatalities. The perpetrators were believed to be radical activists opposing corporate complicity in foreign political upheavals. source: cia.gov
• Palestinian Terrorist Train Hijacking in Austria On September 28, 1973, members of the Palestinian militant group As-Sa'iqa hijacked a train in Marchegg, Austria, transporting Jewish emigrants to Israel. They demanded the closure of a Jewish transit camp in Austria. The Austrian government complied, allowing the terrorists to escape to Libya. source: cia.gov

Events in 1973

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on September 28, 1973

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Someone born on September 28, 1973 is:

52 years 7 months old,

or 631 months and 27 days old,

or 2747 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19232 days old,

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

There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 28th 2026.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 28, 1973.

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