What Happened on September 5, 1973

Historical Events

  • 1st one-day Cricket international for West Indies (vs England) - lose by 1 wicket
  • Conference of less developed countries approves forming "producers' associations" and calls for withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied Arab lands
  • Limited run revival of Sigmund Romberg, Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein 2d and Frank Mandelnburg's musical "The Desert Song" opens at Uris Theater NYC for 15 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Jenny Whittle, Australian basketball center (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Gold Coast, Australia
  • Paddy Considine, English actor and musician, born in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England

Rose McGowan (50 years old)

American actress (Charmed) and sexual harassment activist, born in Florence, Italy


Famous Deaths

  • Jack Fournier, American baseball player, 1912-27 (White Sox; Cardinals; Brooklyn Robins), dies at 83
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About September 5, 1973

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 7 months and 23 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: Young Love - Donny Osmond