Historical Events
- Carl XVI Gustaf, becomes King of Sweden
Baseball Record
Frank Robinson, Angels OF, homers in record 32nd major league ballpark - Arlington Stadium (Arlington, Texas), against the Rangers
- NL refuses to allow San Diego Padres move to Washington, D.C.
- Pirate Radio Free America (off Cape May NJ) forms
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Cristiano da Matta, Brazilian auto racer (CART FedEx Series 2002), born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Jeremy Jordan, American singer and actor, born in Hammond, Indiana
- Nick Colgan, Irish football goalkeeper, born in Drogheda, Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Bobby Gilbert, American actor (Some Like It Hot, The Rebel Set), dies of hepatitis at 75
- Gram Parsons [Cecil Ingram Connor III], American country-rock singer-songwriter (Byrds - Sweethearts of the Rodeo; Flying Burrito Brothers; "Grievous Angel"), dies of a drug overdose at 26
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About September 19, 1973
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
#1 Song: Angel Fingers - Wizzard
