Historical Events
Event of Interest
Jackson Pollocks painting "Blue Poles" sold for $2,000,000
Contract of Interest
Nate Archibald signs 7 yr contract with NBA KC Kings for $450,000
- NY Mets go into 1st place (at .500) after trailing 12½ games
Famous Birthdays
- Edgars Rinkevics, Latvian politician (President of Latvia 2023-), born in Jūrmala, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union
- Oswaldo Sanchez, Mexican soccer goalkeeper (99 caps; Guadalajara 272 games, Santos Laguna 296 games) and broadcaster (Televisa Deportes), born in Guadalajara, Mexico
- Vanessa Grigoriadis, American journalist
- Virginia Ruano-Pascual, tennis star, born in Madrid, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Charles Dodd, Welsh theologian (expert on the New Testament), dies at 89
- Diana Sands, American actress (Landlord, Raisin in the Sun), dies at 39
- William Plomer, South African-British libretto writer (Curlew River), dies at 69
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About September 21, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 7 months and 11 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
