Wednesday December 05, 1973: on this day

December 05, 1973 was the 339th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 05, 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 December 05, 1973, who was born and died on December 05, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 05, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Top Of The World by Carpenters), movies (e.g. Fantastic Planet, directed by René Laloux), TV series (e.g. Don Blech Und Der Goldene Junker) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 5th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 05, 1973?


December 05, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 339th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 1973 can also be written as 12/5/1973 in the US and as 5/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

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December 05, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 05, 1973:

  • Paul mccartney releases band on the run album

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December 05, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 05, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 5th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 05, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 05, 1973 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 December 05, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:10 pm and setting at 03:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 10, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Dec 10, 1973.

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Who was born on December 05, 1973?


Famous people born on December 05, 1973:

  • Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Mikelangelo Loconte

    Producer and actor of italian singer-songwriters.

  • Danielle Winits

    Brazilian actress and dancer.

  • Mark Powell

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his in-depth reporting on social justice issues and marginalized communities.

  • Tony Banks

    Former NFL quarterback who played for several teams during his career.

  • Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio

    Wife of U.S.

  • Arik Benado

    Israeli manager and footballer.

  • Argo Arbeiter

    Estonian footballer.

  • Luboš Motl

    Czech academic and physicist.

  • Corissa Yasen

    Wnba forward / guard (sacramento monarchs).

  • Tyra Banks

    Model.

  • Andrei Krasnopjorov

    Estonian footballer.

  • Patricio Borghetti
  • Tamara Donà
  • Dmytro Kolomijec'
  • Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch

Whose famous birthday is on December 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 5th:

  • Keri Hilson
    Keri Hilson

    American singer.

  • Paula Patton
    Paula Patton

    American actress known for her roles in films like 'Deja Vu' and 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

  • Little Richard
    Little Richard

    American musician and minister, he is also known as the king of rock'n roll.

  • Frankie Muniz
    Frankie Muniz

    Frankie Muniz is an actor known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and is also an entrepreneur.

  • Amy Acker
    Amy Acker

    American actress.

  • Lauren London
    Lauren London

    Tv actress.

  • Margaret Cho
    Margaret Cho

    She is an american comedian of korean descent.

  • Joan Didion
    Joan Didion

    American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.

  • Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl

    American producer and actor.

  • Morgan Brittany
    Morgan Brittany

    American actress.

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December 05, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 4 months old,

or 604 months and 18 days old,

or 2628 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18402 days old,

if you were born on December 05, 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 December 05, 1973?

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 05, 1973.

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December 05, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 05, 1973:

  • Jerl Cline

    Jerl Cline was an American country music singer and guitarist, known for his distinctive singing style and influential guitar playing.

  • Watson Watt

    Scottish inventor known for developing radar technology during World War II.

  • Robert Watson-Watt

    Scottish inventor and engineer, the radio locator was developed by the british equivalent of the american radar.

  • Vera Rol
  • Guido Favati
  • Vojeslav Molè

What famous deaths happened on December 5th?

Famous deaths on December 5th:

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Nina Foch
    Nina Foch

    American actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.

  • Beverly Garland
    Beverly Garland

    American actress and businesswoman (b. 1926).

  • Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey

    Actor (calamity, heldorado and jamboree), is killed at 73.

  • Jorge Negrete
    Jorge Negrete

    He was also known as "charro cantor", a mexican singer and actor.

  • Nelson Mandela

    Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South...

  • Tata Madiba

    Nelson Mandela, also known as Tata Madiba, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.

  • Lennex Mandela

    Lennex Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

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December 05, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 05, 1973:

  • Thailand - The King's Birthday, National Day, Father's Day
  • Day of the Ninja
  • Austria - Krampus
  • Also see December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - formerly: Saint Sabas
  • Roman festivals - Faunalia celebrated in honor of Faunus (according to Horace, Odes 3.18)
  • Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK - Saint Nicholas Eve (whom Dutch speakers call Sinterklaas, which became in other languages Santa Claus)

Observances on December 05, 1973:

  • International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
  • World Soil Day
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December 05, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 05, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 3rd and December 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 05, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1973 was Top Of The World by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 05, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 05, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Top Of The World
  2. - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
  3. - The Most Beautiful Girl
  4. - Just You 'N' Me
  5. - Photograph

December 05, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1973 was I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 05, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 05, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love You Love Me Love
  2. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  3. - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
  4. - My Coo-Ca-Choo
  5. - Paper Roses

December 05, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 1973 was If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple Singers, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 05, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 05, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
  2. - Cheaper To Keep Her
  3. - The Love I Lost (Part 1)
  4. - Rockin' Roll Baby
  5. - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up

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December 05, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 05, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fantastic Planet

Fantastic Planet

Release year: 1973

Directed by: René Laloux

Starring: Barry Bostwick, Jennifer Drake, Eric Baugin, Jean Topart

Country: United States of America

The Last Detail

The Last Detail

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Hal Ashby

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Otis Young, Clifton James

Country: United States of America

My Name is Nobody

My Name is Nobody

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Tonino Valerii

Starring: Terence Hill, Henry Fonda, Jean Martin, R.G. Armstrong

Country: United States of America

The Three Musketeers

The Three Musketeers

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Richard Chamberlain, Michael York

Country: United States of America

The Seven-Ups

The Seven-Ups

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Philip D'Antoni

Starring: Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Victor Arnold, Jerry Leon

December 05, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 05, 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:

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Release year: 1973

Shaft

Shaft

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Singleton

Casshan

Casshan

Release year: 1973

Written by:

Directed by: Takao Koyama

Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa

Country: Japan

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Adam's Rib

Adam's Rib

Release year: 1973

Directed by: George Cukor

December 05, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 05, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke'S America

By:

It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

By:

Sam Levenson, a beloved humorist and author, finds that his old worldviews don’t match the new one. Levenson was the youngest of eight children born to a large Jewish immigrant family.

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

By:

The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

By:

Entertainment was once a world that didn't sleep. Models, magazine editors, and pop stars all visited "vitamin doctors", to get shots that would enable them to stay awake all night, then work the next day in offices with Calderesque mobiles …

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

December 05, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 05, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73

TREK73

Platform: HP Time-Shared BASIC

Genre: Space combat simulation

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Business

Gotcha

Gotcha

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Lunar Lander

Lunar Lander

Platform: DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based

Genre: Retro/Simulation

history

Who was the US President on December 05, 1973?

On December 05, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 1973?

On December 05, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 05, 1973?

On December 05, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 5th?

December 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of December. 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 December 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Riksbank, the deputy governor of sweden’s central bank, stated that sweden is likely to become cashless in the next three to five year.
  • 2017 - At the age of 96, michael i, last romanian king, dies. (bbc),
  • 2016 - In clashes at kasai (dr congo), 31 people are reported to have been killed.

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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 December 1973?

December 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1973 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 5, 1973