Historical Events
- "Desert Song" opens at Uris Theater NYC for 15 performances
- 1st one-day Cricket international for WI (v Eng) - lose by 1 wicket
- Conference of less developed countries approves forming "producers' associations" and calls for withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied Arab lands
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 (49 years old)
American actress (Charmed) and sexual harassment activist, born in Florence, Italy
Born in 1973
Famous Deaths
- Jack Fournier, American baseball player, 1912-27 (White Sox; Cardinals; Brooklyn Robins), dies at 83
About September 5, 1973
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years and 9 months
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: Young Love - Donny Osmond
