Monday August 13, 1973: on this day

August 13, 1973 was the 225th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 13, 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 13, 1973, who was born and died on August 13, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. Enter the Dragon, directed by Robert Clouse), TV series (e.g. Der Bastian) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 13th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 13, 1973?


August 13, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 225th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1973 can also be written as 8/13/1973 in the US and as 13/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

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August 13, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 13, 1973:

  • Aviaco flight 118 crashes on approach to a coruña airport in a coruña, spain, killing 85.

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August 13, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 13, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 13, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 13, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:31 pm and setting at 06:37 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 13, 1973?


Famous people born on August 13, 1973:

  • Brittany Andrews

    Brittany andrews is an american pornographic actress known for her work in the adult film industry.

  • Sherman Williams

    Sherman Williams is a retired professional boxer known for his successful career in the ring.

  • Eric Medlen

    American rodeo star and drag racer (d. 2007).

  • Molly Henneberg

    American journalist.

  • Muqtada al Sadr

    Clergyman.

  • Armon Williams

    Safety / linebacker (tennessee oilers).

  • Ryoko Shinohara
  • Mara Yamauchi
  • DJ Ross
  • Pietro Pulcini
  • Sjarhej Štanjuk
  • Kamila Shamsie
  • Esmail Halali

Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:

  • Moritz Bleibtreu
    Moritz Bleibtreu

    German actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.

  • Heike Makatsch
    Heike Makatsch

    Heike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.

  • Sebastian Stan
    Sebastian Stan

    Sebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Dan Fogelberg
    Dan Fogelberg

    American singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.

  • Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan

    American bullfighter.

  • John Slattery
    John Slattery

    American actor and director.

  • Paul Greengrass
    Paul Greengrass

    English screenwriter and director.

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Madhur Jaffrey
    Madhur Jaffrey

    Author of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).

  • Debi Mazar
    Debi Mazar

    Debi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.

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August 13, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 15 days old,

or 2641 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18490 days old,

if you were born on August 13, 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 13, 1973?

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 13, 1973.

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August 13, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 13, 1973:

  • Ben van Eysselsteijn

    Dutch playwright, arid earth, dies at 75.

  • Secondina Cesano
  • Fritz Metzger
  • Paul Scheuermeier

What famous deaths happened on August 13th?

Famous deaths on August 13th:

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Helen Mack
    Helen Mack

    American singer and actress (d. 1986).

  • Kenny Baker
    Kenny Baker

    English actor and musician (b. 1934).

  • Elaine Hammerstein
    Elaine Hammerstein

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Jane Darwell
    Jane Darwell

    Actress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.

  • Marion Martin
    Marion Martin

    Actress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.

  • Flornce Nightingale

    Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.

  • Estellar Delacroix

    Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 13th

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August 13, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 13, 1973:

  • International Lefthanders Day
  • St. Wigbert
  • RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
  • In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
  • St. Cassian
  • St. John Berchmans
  • St. John Bosco
  • St. Radegund
  • Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
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August 13, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 13, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 13, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1973 was Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 13, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 13, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Touch Me In The Morning
  2. - Live And Let Die
  3. - Brother Louie
  4. - The Morning After
  5. - Let's Get It On

August 13, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 13, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 13, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. 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 13, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 13, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 13, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Get It On
  2. - Here I Am Come & Take Me
  3. - Angel
  4. - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
  5. - Are You Man Enough

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August 13, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 13, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Enter the Dragon

Enter the Dragon

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Robert Clouse

Starring: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Ahna Capri

Country: United States of America

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

The Lonely Woman

The Lonely Woman

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Francisco Rovira Beleta

Starring: Renaud Verley, Gina Lollobrigida, Danielle Darrieux, Concha Velasco

Cops and Robbers

Cops and Robbers

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Scott Windhauser

Westworld

Westworld

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Michael Crichton

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

Country: United States of America

August 13, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 13, 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 13, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 13, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Summer Before The Dark by Doris Lessing

The Summer Before The Dark

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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.

The Making Of The President 1972 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1972

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"[White] revolutionized the art of reporting on politics." --William F. BuckleyThe Making of the Presidential President 1972 is the fourth book of Theodore H.

The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth

The Odessa File

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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

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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 …

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

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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.

August 13, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 13, 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 13, 1973?

On August 13, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1973?

On August 13, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 13, 1973?

On August 13, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 13th?

August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.

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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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