Historical Events
Event of Interest
Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong's funeral takes place in Beijing, China
- Dom Mintoff's Labour Party wins Malta election
Sports History
MLB Cleveland Indians player-manager Frank Robinson's last game as a player
Event of Interest
Rev Sun Myung Moon holds "God Bless America" convention at Yankee Stadium in New York City
Famous Birthdays
Ronaldo (47 years old)
Brazilian retired soccer player, popularly described as "O Fenômeno" (The Phenomenon), born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [birth not officially registered until 22nd]
About September 18, 1976
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
- #1 Song: Dancing Queen - Abba