Friday August 10, 1973: on this day

August 10, 1973 was the 222nd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 10, 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 10, 1973, who was born and died on August 10, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 10, 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 10th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 10, 1973?


August 10, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1973 can also be written as 8/10/1973 in the US and as 10/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 10, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

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August 10, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 1973:

August 10, 1973: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 10, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th 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 10, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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August 10, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:56 pm and setting at 03:32 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 10, 1973?


Famous people born on August 10, 1973:

  • Elvi Mocodompis

    Indonesian professional badminton player.

  • Margerie Morgan

    American professional golfer who has won multiple championships.

  • Giovonnie Williams

    Former member of the New York City Council.

  • Lisa Raymond

    Norristown (pennsylvania) -- tennis star (1995 indian wells doubles).

  • Javier Zanetti

    Legendary Argentinian defender who spent his career at Inter Milan.

  • Lim Chae-ho

    Lim Chae-ho is a former professional baseball player from South Korea.

  • Gene Luen Yang

    Writer.

  • Kevin McKidd

    Actor.

  • Jessica Grieco

    Englewood, new jersey -- cyclist (1996 olympics).

  • Keisha Delancy

    Miss turks and caicos islands universe (1997).

  • Mark Doubleday

    Australian baseball infielder (1996 olympics).

  • Sherriden May

    Nfl fullback (ny jets).

  • Fabrice Abraham
  • Emin Ağayev
  • Raman Haloŭčenka
  • Daijirō Takakuwa
  • Marcus Ziegler
  • Ioan Ganea
  • Jennifer Hanson

Whose famous birthday is on August 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 10th:

  • Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu

    Mahesh babu is a prominent indian actor known for his work in telugu cinema.

  • Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux

    Justin theroux is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like the leftovers and films like mulholland drive and the girl on the...

  • Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas

    He was a spanish actor who became a well-known leading man in spanish films.

  • Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette

    American actress, born to a family of three generations liberal actors.

  • Angie Harmon
    Angie Harmon

    Angie harmon is an american actress and model known for her roles in tv shows such as law & order and rizzoli & isles.

  • Devon Aoki
    Devon Aoki

    Devon Aoki is a well-known model and actress.

  • Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Eddie Fisher
    Eddie Fisher

    American crooner from the 1950's.

  • Rhonda Fleming
    Rhonda Fleming

    American actress.

  • Diane Venora
    Diane Venora

    American actress.

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August 10, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 9 days old,

or 2640 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18484 days old,

if you were born on August 10, 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 10, 1973?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 10, 1973.

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August 10, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 10, 1973:

  • Douglas Kennedy

    Actor (lone ranger and lost city of gold), died at 57.

What famous deaths happened on August 10th?

Famous deaths on August 10th:

  • Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes

    American singer, composer and black performer.

  • Raquel Torres
    Raquel Torres

    Raquel Torres was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Dick Foran
    Dick Foran

    Flemington (new jersey) -- actor (ok crackerby).

  • Rex Cherryman
    Rex Cherryman

    American actor (born 1897).

  • Zema Williams

    Legendary wrestler who made a mark in the wrestling world.

  • Laylin Olsen

    Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.

  • Lysbeth de Vos

    Notable chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • Alleta Jacobs

    Dutch suffragette and author known for her feminist writings.

  • Jemina Boone

    Wife of famous frontiersman Daniel Boone.

  • Sayeed Abubakar

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

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August 10, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 10, 1973:

  • Roman festivals - Opalia, festival in honor of Ops
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Laurence
  • Prisoner's Justice Day - Canada.
  • Independence Day in Ecuador -- Movement began in Quito in 1809. Independence not achieved till May 1822.
  • St. Deusdedit
  • Ancient Latvia - Labrenca Diena held
  • St. Blaan
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August 10, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 10, 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 10, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1973 was The Morning After by Maureen McGovern, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 10, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 10, 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 10, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 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 10, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 10, 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 10, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 1973 was Angel by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 10, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 10, 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 10, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 10, 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 10, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 10, 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 10, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 10, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Sovereign State Of Itt by Anthony Sampson

The Sovereign State Of Itt

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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.

Laughing All The Way by Barbara Howar

Laughing All The Way

By:

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.

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.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

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 …

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 …

August 10, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 10, 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

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Who was the US President on August 10, 1973?

On August 10, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 10, 1973?

On August 10, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 10, 1973?

On August 10, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 10th?

August 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: the taliban launch a large-scale military offensive in an attempt to take over ghazni in the southeastern part of afghanistan. this is a provincial capital located on the kabul–kandahar highway. they take over a portion of the city.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: new york state's gatehouse media has announced an agreement to purchase 11 u.s. newspapers owned by morris communications, georgia. the deal includes the log cabin democrat, which was founded in 1879 and three alaskan newspapers, the juneau empire clarion, peninsula clarion, and homer news. the deal is expected close by october 2. (adweek.) dineequity announced that it will close 160 applebee's restaurants and ihop restaurants.
  • 2016 - Ukrainian crisis: russia’s federal security service (fsb), claims it has stopped two armed ukrainian incursions in crimea. at least one of the officers was killed after a "massive fight" with "sabotage terrorist" groups. the russian claims are denied by ukraine.

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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.

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