What Happened on September 18, 1973

Historical Events

  • German FR & German DR admitted to UN

Famous Birthdays

  • Ami Onuki, Japanese pop singer (Puffy AmiYumi), born in Tokyo, Japan
  • James Marsden, American actor (Superman Returns; X-Men), born in Stillwater, Oklahoma
  • Mark Shuttleworth, South African entrepreneur (founder and CEO of Canonical Ltd.), born in Welkom, Orange Free State, South Africa
  • Paul Brousseau, Canadian ice hockey player, born in Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada

Famous Deaths

  • Mary Wigman, German dancer, choreographer, and teacher, dies at 86
  • Nora Nicholson, British actress (Blue Lagoon, Crow Hollow), dies at 80
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About September 18, 1973

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
  • UK #1 Song: Angel Fingers - Wizzard