What Happened on September 27, 1973

Historical Events

The Way We Were

Barbra Streisand releases single "The Way We Were" (Billboard Song of the Year, 1974)

Baseball Record

Nolan Ryan strikes out 16 in 11 innings, for record 383 of season

  • Soyuz 12 carries 2 cosmonauts into Earth orbit (2 days)
  • USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR

Famous Birthdays

  • Chris Demakes, American singer and guitarist (Less Than Jake), born in Florida
  • Tina Nicholson, WNBA guard (Cleveland Rockers)

About September 27, 1973

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: We're An American Band - Grand Funk
  • UK #1 Song: Eye Level - Simon Park Orchestra