Wednesday December 12, 1973: on this day

December 12, 1973 was the 346th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 12, 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 12, 1973, who was born and died on December 12, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich), movies (e.g. Papillon, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner), 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 12th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1973?


December 12, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 346th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

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December 12, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1973:

  • Canada begins selling olympic coins ($5 and $10 silver coins).
  • San diego files anti-trust against national league (stopping san diego padres move to washington dc).

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December 12, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th 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 12, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 12, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 07:46 pm and setting at 10:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1974.

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Who was born on December 12, 1973?


Famous people born on December 12, 1973:

  • Meli Hsieh

    Co-founder of Zappos.

  • Sherald Williams

    Legendary basketball player known for exceptional skills on the court.

  • Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

    Known as The Money Coach, Lynnette is a successful entrepreneur and financial expert.

  • Tony Hsieh

    Co-founder of Zappos and a pioneer in online retail.

  • Paul Kane

    Canadian horror fiction author and editor.

  • Gary Breen

    English-irish manager and footballer.

  • Reinard Wilson

    Linebacker (cincinnati bengals).

  • Stanley Pritchett

    Running back (miami dolphins).

  • Walter Otta

    Argentinian footballer.

  • Mos Def

    Musician.

  • David Lee McInnis
    David Lee McInnis
  • Makhtar N'Diaye
  • Denise Parker
  • Nate Reinking
  • Seo Dong-won
  • Damon Williams
  • Américo Manuel Alves Aguiar
  • Moges Taye
  • Giovanna Donini

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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December 12, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 4 months old,

or 604 months and 14 days old,

or 2628 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18398 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 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 12, 1973?

There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 12, 1973.

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December 12, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1973:

  • Legrande Hardy

    Prominent figure in civil rights movement.

  • Atilio García
  • Ranald MacDougall
  • Celso Cicognani
  • Umberto Franzosi

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 12th

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December 12, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1973:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1973:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1973 was The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 12, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1973 was I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 12, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. 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 12, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 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 10th and December 16th.

December 12, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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December 12, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Papillon

Papillon

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner

Starring: Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon

Country: United States of America

Amarcord

Amarcord

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Magali Noël, Bruno Zanin, Pupella Maggio, Armando Brancia

Country: United States of America

Sleeper

Sleeper

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, John Beck, Mary Gregory

Country: United States of America

Magnum Force

Magnum Force

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Ted Post

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Mitchell Ryan, David Soul

Country: United States of America

Papillon

Papillon

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Michael Noer

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Rami Malek, Tommy Flanagan, Roland Møller, Nina Senicar

Country: United States of America

December 12, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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

December 12, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 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.

The Onion Field by Joseph Wambaugh

The Onion Field

By:

This is the terrifyingly true story about two young cops who are robbed by two young men. Their separate fates collide on March 19, in an unusual execution in deserted Los Angeles.

The Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

By:

There are some slight signs of wear

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.

World Without End, Amen by Jimmy Breslin

World Without End, Amen

By:

An alcoholic cop is lost in New York and searches for meaning by looking back at his past. Dermot Davey was taken from the department.

December 12, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 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 12, 1973?

On December 12, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1973?

On December 12, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1973?

On December 12, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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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.

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