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
- Oswaldo Sanchez, Mexican footballer
- Vanessa Grigoriadis, American journalist
- Virginia Ruano-Pascual, tennis star, born in Madrid, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Diana Sands, actress (Landlord, Raisin in the Sun), dies at 39
- William Plomer, South African-British libretto writer (Curlew River), dies at 69
About September 21, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 6 months and 1 day
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
