What happened this day in history September 16, 1973

What are the important events that happened on September 16, 1973? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 16, 1973: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 16, 1973 is the 259th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 106 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 3, 1973 – a Sunday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 32,496 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectapentacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $158.99. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Ox is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on September 16, 1973?

  • 1973
    Alexander Vinokourov, Kazakh cyclist
  • 1973
    George Corrie, English footballer
  • 1973
    Justin Haythe, American writer

Who died on September 16, 1973?

  • 1973
    Víctor Jara, Chilean musician (b. 1932)

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