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October 06, 1973 was the 279th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 06, 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 October 06, 1973, who was born and died on October 06, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Half-Breed by Cher), movies (e.g. Badlands, directed by Terrence Malick), TV series (e.g. Shaft) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 6th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 06, 1973?
- October 06, 1973: What happened on that day?
- October 06, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 06, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 06, 1973?
- October 06, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 06, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- October 06, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 06, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- October 06, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 06, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 06, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 06, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 06, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on October 06, 1973?
What day of the week was October 06, 1973?
October 06, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 279th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 06, 1973 can also be written as 10/6/1973 in the US and as 6/10/1973 in UK and Europe.
October 06, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 06, 1973:
- Yom kippur war begins as syria and egypt attack israel
- Egypt launches a coordinated attack with syria against israel leading to the yom kippur war.
- Egypt and syria launch coordinated attacks against israel, beginning the yom kippur war.
October 06, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 06, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 6th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 06, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 06, 1973 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 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 October 06, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 03:31 pm and setting at 02:11 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Oct 12, 1973.
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Who was born on October 06, 1973?
Famous people born on October 06, 1973:
![Ioan Gruffudd]()
Ioan GruffuddIoan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.
- Rebecca Lobo
Massachusetts, united states -- wnba center (1996 olympics – gold medalist) / / (ny liberty).
- Sylvain Legwinski
French manager and footballer.
- Jeff B. Davis
American comedian, actor, and singer.
- Christel Pascal-Saioni
- Anna Gomis
- Orazio Russo
- Sara Storer
- Oleg Vasilenko
- Gunter Verjans
- Wilson Boit Kipketer
- Juan Daniel Cáceres
- Armen Mkertchian
- Ivajlo Mladenov
Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:
![Vinod Khanna]()
Vinod KhannaIndian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.
![Carole Lombard]()
Carole LombardAmerican actress.
![Amy Jo Johnson]()
Amy Jo JohnsonAmy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...
![Elisabeth Shue]()
Elisabeth ShueElisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...
![Bruno Cremer]()
Bruno CremerFrench comedian, actor and comedian.
![Britt Ekland]()
Britt EklandSwedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.
![Jeremy Sisto]()
Jeremy SistoAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![Maki Horikita]()
Maki HorikitaJapanese actress and model.
![Melvyn Bragg]()
Melvyn BraggBritish journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.
![Janet Gaynor]()
Janet GaynorAmerican actress who starred in 34 films, including "a star is born" (1937).
October 06, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 6 months old,
or 606 months and 13 days old,
or 2636 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18458 days old,
if you were born on October 06, 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 October 06, 1973?
There are 170 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 06, 1973.
October 06, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 06, 1973:
![Dennis Price]()
Dennis PriceTwyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).
- François Cevert
He was a french race car driver and died on october 6, 1973, after qualifying on watkins glen circuit, usa.
- Margaret Wilson
American missionary and author (b. 1882).
- Sidney Blackmer
Actor, love crazy, dies from cancer at the age of 58.
- Dick Laan
Dutch actor, screenwriter, and author (b. 1894).
- Arnold Maria Walter
Composer dies at 71.
- Dezső Fábián
- Giuseppe Becce
- Poul Preben Jørgensen
What famous deaths happened on October 6th?
Famous deaths on October 6th:
![Bette Davis]()
Bette DavisAmerican actress.
![Bill O'Reilly]()
Bill O'ReillyAmerican journalist, tv and radio personality.
![Amália Rodrigues]()
Amália RodriguesPortuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).
![Denholm Elliott]()
Denholm ElliottActor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.
![Diane Cilento]()
Diane CilentoQueensland, australia -- actress.
![Hattie Jacques]()
Hattie JacquesBritish comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.
![Scott Wilson]()
Scott WilsonScott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.
![Marian Seldes]()
Marian SeldesAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Richard Farnsworth]()
Richard FarnsworthLos angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).
![Ted Bessell]()
Ted BessellActor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 6th
October 06, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 06, 1973:
- Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
- Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
- U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
- Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
- Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
- French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
October 06, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 06, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 1st and October 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 06, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1973 was Half-Breed by Cher, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 06, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 06, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cher - Half-Breed
- Paul Simon - Loves Me Like A Rock
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Grand Funk - We're An American Band
- Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
October 06, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 06, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 06, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Simon Park Orchestra - Eye Level
- David Cassidy - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
- Slade - My Friend Stan
- The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
- Ike & Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits
October 06, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 1973 was Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 06, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 06, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
- Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
- Jackson 5 - Get It Together
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
October 06, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 06, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Badlands
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Terrence Malick
Starring: Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates, Ramon Bieri
Country: United States of America
Mean Streets
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, David Proval, Amy Robinson
Country: United States of America
Don't Look Now
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Nicolas Roeg
Starring: Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Hilary Mason, Clelia Matania
Country: United States of America
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
The Final Programme
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Robert Fuest
October 06, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 06, 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:
Shaft
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John Singleton
Casshan
Release year: 1973
Written by: Tatsuo Yoshida
Directed by: Takao Koyama
Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa
Country: Japan
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Adam's Rib
Release year: 1973
Directed by: George Cukor
October 06, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 06, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Hollow Hills
By: Mary Stewart
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.
Breakfast of Champions
By: Kurt Vonnegut
Breakfast of Champions is Kurt Vonnegut’s most beloved character, Kilgore Trout. He discovers to his horror that a Midwest car dealer has taken his fiction as fact in Breakfast of Champions.
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 Honorary Consul
By: Graham Greene
Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.
In One Era And Out The Other
By: Sam Levenson
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.
October 06, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 06, 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 October 06, 1973?
On October 06, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1973?
On October 06, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 06, 1973?
On October 06, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 6th?
October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of October. 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 October 6th, such as:
- 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
- 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),
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 October 1973?
October 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
