Wednesday August 08, 1973: on this day

August 08, 1973 was the 220th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 1973, who was born and died on August 08, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Morning After by Maureen McGovern), movies (e.g. Westworld, directed by Michael Crichton), TV series (e.g. Der Bastian) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1973?


August 08, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1973 can also be written as 8/8/1973 in the US and as 8/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

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August 08, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1973:

  • Vp spiro t agnew says reports he took kickbacks are damned lies from government contracts in maryland. he vowed not to resign
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  • U.s. vice president spiro agnew appears on television to denounce accusations he had taken kickbacks while governor of maryland.
  • Kim dae-jung, a south korean politician and later president of south korea, is kidnapped.

August 08, 1973: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 08, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 08, 1973 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 04:28 pm and setting at 01:40 am.

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 08, 1973?


Famous people born on August 08, 1973:

  • Shane Lee
    Shane Lee

    Australian guitarist and cricketer (six & out).

  • Shalondra Davenport

    WNBA champion and All-Star player.

  • Scott Stapp

    Scott stapp is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band creed.

  • Laurent Sciarra

    French basketball player who started his professional career in 1990 at hya"res var basket.

  • Senta Moses

    American actress.

  • Emiliano Martínez

    Biophysicist specializing in protein folding and molecular dynamics.

  • Gert Olesk

    Estonian manager and footballer.

  • Ilka Agricola

    German mathematician.

  • Mark Wills

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Toby Allen

    Australian singer (human nature).

  • Jessica Calvello

    American voice actress.

  • Isabelle Despres

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 11 days old,

or 2640 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18486 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 1973.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1973?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 08, 1973.

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August 08, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1973:

  • Vilhelm Moberg

    Author and playwright of the swedish history, journalist and author (d. 1973).

  • Dean Corll

    American homicide.

  • Nikos Zachariadis

    General secretary of the communist party of greece (born in 1903).

  • José Villalonga Llorente
  • Charles Meldreum Daniels

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1973:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1973 was The Morning After by Maureen McGovern, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 08, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Morning After
  2. - Live And Let Die
  3. - Brother Louie
  4. - Touch Me In The Morning
  5. - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown

August 08, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 08, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
  2. - Yesterday Once More
  3. - Welcome Home
  4. - Young Love
  5. - 48 Crash

August 08, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1973 was Angel by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 08, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Angel
  2. - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
  3. - Here I Am Come & Take Me
  4. - Are You Man Enough
  5. - Touch Me In The Morning

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August 08, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Westworld

Westworld

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Michael Crichton

Starring: Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, James Brolin, Norman Bartold

Country: United States of America

Heavy Traffic

Heavy Traffic

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Ralph Bakshi

Starring: Joseph Kaufmann, Beverly Hope Atkinson, Frank DeKova, Terri Haven

Baba Yaga

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

American Graffiti

American Graffiti

Release year: 1973

Directed by: George Lucas

Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen

Country: United States of America

August 08, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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

Der Bastian

Release year: 1973

Love Thy Neighbor

Love Thy Neighbor

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jordi Bachs

Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue

August 08, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

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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 …

The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth

The Odessa File

By:

A suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes in revelation after revelation. Of a Mafia-like organisation called Odessa...of a real-life fugitive known by the "Butcher of Riga"..of young German journalist, tumed obsessed assassin and.

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

The Sovereign State Of Itt by Anthony Sampson

The Sovereign State Of Itt

By:

This is a stunning overview of Britain today. It also includes a moving account of the men running England. Sampson paints a picture that is unlike any other in Britain today.

The Summer Before The Dark by Doris Lessing

The Summer Before The Dark

By:

The classic novel by Nobel laureate Doris Lessing about the pivotal summer of one woman's lives is a fascinating exploration into the frightening gulf between youth age and old age.

August 08, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 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 August 08, 1973?

On August 08, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1973?

On August 08, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1973?

On August 08, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1973 calendar looked like.

Wednesday August 8, 1973