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December 13, 1973 was the 347th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 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 December 13, 1973, who was born and died on December 13, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 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 13th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 13, 1973?
- December 13, 1973: What happened on that day?
- December 13, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 13, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 13, 1973?
- December 13, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 13, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- December 13, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 13, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- December 13, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 13, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 13, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 13, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 13, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on December 13, 1973?
What day of the week was December 13, 1973?
December 13, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 347th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 13, 1973 can also be written as 12/13/1973 in the US and as 13/12/1973 in UK and Europe.
December 13, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 13, 1973:
- Mpla / fnla accord about combat against portuguese libya
- World football league grants first franchise (detroit wheels).
December 13, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th 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 13, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 13th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 13, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 13, 1973 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 13, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:01 pm and setting at 10:39 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 13, 1973?
Famous people born on December 13, 1973:
- Christie Clark
Best known for her role as Carrie Brady on the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives.
- Emre Aşık
Turkish footballer.
- Christie Clark in Los Angeles
California, usa; actress (carrie brady-days of our lives).
- Shandon Anderson
American basketball player.
- Meghna Gulzar
Indian hindi-language film director.
- Altin Rrica
- Aaron Yates
- Adeline Dumapong
- Mohamed Juma
Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:
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Taylor SwiftAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Christopher Plummer]()
Christopher PlummerChristopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...
![Jamie Foxx]()
Jamie FoxxAcademy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.
![Steve Buscemi]()
Steve BuscemiVersatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.
![Dick Van Dyke]()
Dick Van DykeRenowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
![Laurence Leboeuf]()
Laurence LeboeufCanadian actress.
![Tony Curran]()
Tony CurranScottish actor.
![Jim Davidson]()
Jim DavidsonEnglish comedian, a cheeky cockney.
![Herman Cain]()
Herman CainAmerican political activist and businessman.
![Johnny Whitaker]()
Johnny WhitakerAmerican actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 13th
December 13, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 4 months old,
or 604 months and 13 days old,
or 2628 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18397 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 13, 1973?
There are 231 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 13, 1973.
December 13, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 13, 1973:
- Smokey Stover
Creator of the popular comic strip 'Smokey Stover'.
- Henry Green
English novelist known for his innovative writing style.
- Dick Tol
- Giuseppe Beltrami
- Allie Wrubel
What famous deaths happened on December 13th?
Famous deaths on December 13th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Heather Angel]()
Heather AngelOxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).
![Kathy Staff]()
Kathy StaffBritish actress (born 1928).
![Lupe Velez]()
Lupe VelezMexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.
- Sanuel Johnson
Renowned English writer and lexicographer.
- Vasili Kandinsky
Vasili Kandinsky was a Russian painter and art theorist, and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of abstract art.
- Deny Johnson
Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.
- Nicholas Roerich
Russian aristocrat; artist, philosopher and archaeologist.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 13th
December 13, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 13, 1973:
- Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
- R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
- Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
- In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
- Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
- St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
December 13, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 13, 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 13, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1973 was The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 13, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 13, 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:
- Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- Carpenters - Top Of The World
- Chicago - Just You 'N' Me
- Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
December 13, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 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 13, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 13, 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:
- Gary Glitter - I Love You Love Me Love
- Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
- The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
- Alvin Stardust - My Coo-Ca-Choo
- Marie Osmond - Paper Roses
December 13, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 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 13, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 13, 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:
- The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
- Barry White - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up
- The Stylistics - Rockin' Roll Baby
- Johnnie Taylor - Cheaper To Keep Her
- Marvin Gaye - Come Get To This
December 13, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 13, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Papillon
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner
Starring: Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon
Country: United States of America
Amarcord
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Magali Noël, Bruno Zanin, Pupella Maggio, Armando Brancia
Country: United States of America
Sleeper
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, John Beck, Mary Gregory
Country: United States of America
Magnum Force
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Ted Post
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Mitchell Ryan, David Soul
Country: United States of America
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 13, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
Don Blech und der goldene Junker
Release year: 1973
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
December 13, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 13, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Portrait Of A Marriage
By: Nigel Nicolson
Vita Sackville West, novelist, poet and biographer is most well-known as Virginia Woolf's friend, who made her an androgynous time-traveler at Orlando.
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.
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 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.
Alistair Cooke'S America
By: Alistair Cooke
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.
December 13, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 13, 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 December 13, 1973?
On December 13, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1973?
On December 13, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 13, 1973?
On December 13, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 13th?
December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
- 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.
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.
