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August 01, 1973 was the 213th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 01, 1973 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 01, 1973, who was born and died on August 01, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Morning After by Maureen McGovern), movies (e.g. Jesus Christ Superstar, directed by Norman Jewison), TV series (e.g. Der Bastian) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 01, 1973?
- August 01, 1973: What happened on that day?
- August 01, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 01, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 01, 1973?
- August 01, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 01, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- August 01, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 01, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- August 01, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 01, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 01, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 01, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 01, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on August 01, 1973?
What day of the week was August 01, 1973?
August 01, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 213th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 01, 1973 can also be written as 8/1/1973 in the US and as 1/8/1973 in UK and Europe.
August 01, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 01, 1973:
- H j witteveen appointed as director of imf
- Caribbean community and common market (caricom) inaugurated.
August 01, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 01, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 01, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 01, 1973 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 1973 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 01, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:15 am and setting at 10:00 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1973.
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Who was born on August 01, 1973?
Famous people born on August 01, 1973:
![Kris Holden-Ried]()
Kris Holden-RiedCanadian actor.
![Eduardo Noriega]()
Eduardo NoriegaEduardo noriega is a spanish actor known for his roles in films such as 'open your eyes' and 'the devil's backbone'.
- Adisen Barzani
Adisen Barzani is a Kurdish politician who has served as the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq since 2005.
- Sherald Martin
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Latonyia Lawrence
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.
- Kaspar Capparoni
Italian former professional soccer player known for his skill and dedication on the field.
- Kalii Akuno
Co-founder of Cooperation Jackson in Mississippi.
- Airyn Tanzi
Italian politician known for his work in the Democratic Party.
- Dedrick Russell
Dedrick Russell is an American journalist known for his work at NBC News.
- Nina George
German author and journalist known for her best-selling novels.
- Tully Baldwin
Co-founder of the software company LucidWorks.
- Gregg Berhalter
Englewood, new jersey -- soccer defender (1996 olympics - gold medalist).
- Tempest Bledsoe
Actress best known for her role as Vanessa Huxtable on The Cosby Show.
- Veerle Dejaeghere
Belgian athlete.
- Edurne Pasaban
Spanish mountaineer.
- Mario Bennett
Nba forward (la lakers and phoenix suns).
- Tempestt Bledsoe in Chicago
Illinois, usa; actress (vanessa-cosby show).
- Daniel Runggaldier
Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:
![Jason Momoa]()
Jason MomoaJason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.
![Sam Mendes]()
Sam MendesBritish film and stage director.
![Meena Kumari]()
Meena KumariIndian actress in film (d. 1972).
![Giancarlo Giannini]()
Giancarlo GianniniHe is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.
![Chuck D]()
Chuck DAmerican rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).
![Demián Bichir]()
Demián BichirMexican-american producer and actor.
![Nathalie Delon]()
Nathalie DelonNathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.
![David Wain]()
David WainAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Geoffrey Holder]()
Geoffrey HolderBrazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.
![Tom Wilson]()
Tom WilsonAmerican cartoonist, ziggy, creator of the character.
August 01, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 8 months old,
or 608 months and 18 days old,
or 2646 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18524 days old,
if you were born on August 01, 1973.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1973?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 01, 1973.
August 01, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 01, 1973:
- Gian Francesco Malipiero
Italian composer and educator (b. 1882).
- Walter Ulbricht
German soldier and politician (b. 1893).
- Walter Ulbricht in Berlin
Germany; chancellor (1960-1973).
- Frederick Worlock
- Dolores Hitchens
- Jan Domela
What famous deaths happened on August 1st?
Famous deaths on August 1st:
![Wilford Brimley]()
Wilford BrimleyWilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.
![Frances Farmer]()
Frances FarmerAmerican actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.
![Cilla Black]()
Cilla BlackBritish tv host and singer.
![Eva Bartok]()
Eva BartokHungarian-english actress (d. 1998).
![Strother Martin]()
Strother MartinAmerican actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.
![Florence Eldridge]()
Florence EldridgeBroadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.
![Pola Negri]()
Pola NegriPolish-american actress.
![Bal Gangadhar Tilak]()
Bal Gangadhar TilakIndian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).
- Corazon Aquino
Aristocratic filipino family.
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August 01, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 01, 1973:
- Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
- Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
- St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
- Angola - Armed Forces Day
- Switzerland - National Day
- Benin - National Day
- Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
- Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
- People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army
Observances on August 01, 1973:
- World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
August 01, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 01, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 01, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1973 was The Morning After by Maureen McGovern, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
- Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
- Wings - Live And Let Die
- Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water
- Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
August 01, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
- The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
- Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
- Donny Osmond - Young Love
- Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash
August 01, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1973 was Angel by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 01, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Angel
- Four Tops - Are You Man Enough
- Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
- Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
- Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
August 01, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 01, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Jesus Christ Superstar
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen
Country: United States of America
White Lightning
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Joseph Sargent
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jennifer Billingsley, Ned Beatty, Bo Hopkins
Country: United States of America
Heavy Traffic
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Ralph Bakshi
Starring: Joseph Kaufmann, Beverly Hope Atkinson, Frank DeKova, Terri Haven
Battle of the Amazons
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Alfonso Brescia
Starring: Lincoln Tate, Lucretia Love, Paola Tedesco, Mirta Miller
Baba Yaga
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Corrado Farina
Starring: Carroll Baker, George Eastman (II), Ely Galleani, Carla Mancini, Lorenzo Piani, Isabelle De Funès, Daniela Balzaretti
Country: Italy
August 01, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 01, 1973 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Der Bastian
Release year: 1973
Love Thy Neighbor
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Jordi Bachs
Praise the Lord
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue
August 01, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 01, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Best And The Brightest
By: David Halberstam
"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."
Laughing All The Way
By: Barbara Howar
Barbara Howar served as temporary head of Washington D.C. socialites from the 1960s to the time President Johnson warned him to calm down the parties.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
By: Richard Bach
The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …
The Joy Of Sex
By: Alex Comfort
The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.
The Matlock Paper
By: Robert Ludlum
James Barbour Matlock is a college professor and Vietnam veteran. Washington chooses him to stop a wide-reaching conspiracy in an assignment that is undercover and destined to put his life at risk.
August 01, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 01, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
TREK73
Lemonade Stand
Gotcha
Lunar Lander
Who was the US President on August 01, 1973?
On August 01, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1973?
On August 01, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 01, 1973?
On August 01, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 1st?
August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 1st, such as:
- 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.
What happened in 1973?
1973 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Egyptian tanks move further into Israel
- Judy Rankin wins LPGA GNA Golf Classic
- Raisin opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 847 performances
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What was the calendar for August 1973?
August 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
