Historical Events
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
Music Single
“The Way We Were” single released by Barbra Streisand (Billboard Song of the Year, 1974)
1973 History
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Demakes, American singer and guitarist (Less Than Jake), born in Florida
- Larry McSeed, CFL linebacker (Montreal Alouettes)
- Tina Nicholson, WNBA guard (Cleveland Rockers)
About September 27, 1973
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: We're An American Band - Grand Funk
#1 Song: Eye Level - Simon Park Orchestra