Saturday October 13, 1973: on this day

October 13, 1973 was the 286th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 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 October 13, 1973, who was born and died on October 13, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 13, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Half-Breed by Cher), movies (e.g. The Paper Chase, directed by James Bridges), TV series (e.g. Shaft) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 13, 1973?


October 13, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 286th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1973 can also be written as 10/13/1973 in the US and as 13/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

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October 13, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 13, 1973:

  • Jordan enters yom kippur war
  • Teri garr appears on bob newhart show in emily in for carol

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 13, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 13, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:58 pm and setting at 10:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1973.

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Who was born on October 13, 1973?


Famous people born on October 13, 1973:

  • Nanako Matsushima
    Nanako Matsushima

    Japanese actress.

  • Matt Hughes

    American mixed martial artist and wrestler.

  • Brian Dawkins

    American football player and coach.

  • Peter Dumbreck

    Scottish race car driver.

  • Jimmy Chin

    Athlete.

  • Fausto Russo Alesi
  • Sarah Turine
  • Radim Špaček
  • Guillaume Florent
  • Ole Öhman
  • Neil Strauss
  • Fernando Aboitiz

Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:

  • Sacha Baron Cohen
    Sacha Baron Cohen

    Sacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.

  • Margaret Thatcher
    Margaret Thatcher

    British politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.

  • Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston

    Kelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.

  • Kate Walsh
    Kate Walsh

    Kate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.

  • Lenny Bruce
    Lenny Bruce

    American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.

  • Jerry Jones
    Jerry Jones

    American football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.

  • Pamela Tiffin
    Pamela Tiffin

    American actress.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Philippe Torreton
    Philippe Torreton

    Philippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.

  • John Lone
    John Lone

    Hong kong-american actor.

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


You are 50 years 6 months old,

or 606 months and 3 days old,

or 2635 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18448 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 13, 1973?

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 13, 1973:

  • Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı

    Turkish ethnographer and author (b. 1886).

  • Albert Mandler

    Austrian-israeli general (b. 1929).

  • Gino Beltrame
  • Witold Gerutto
  • Francesco Albergamo
  • Cevat Şakir

What famous deaths happened on October 13th?

Famous deaths on October 13th:

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Gary Collins
    Gary Collins

    American television host and actor.

  • Bea Benaderet
    Bea Benaderet

    Bea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

  • Barbara Kent
    Barbara Kent

    Canadian-born american actress (b. 1907).

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving

    English actor and manager (b. 1838).

  • Nils Asther
    Nils Asther

    Actor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.

  • Donald Houston
    Donald Houston

    Actor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.

  • Hershey Chocolates

    Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.

  • Bhumibol Adulyadej

    Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

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


Holidays on October 13, 1973:

  • RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
  • Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
  • French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.

Observances on October 13, 1973:

  • International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
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October 13, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 13, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1973 was Half-Breed by Cher, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 13, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Half-Breed
  2. - Ramblin Man
  3. - Let's Get It On
  4. - Higher Ground
  5. - Angie

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 13, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Eye Level
  2. - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
  3. - My Friend Stan
  4. - Ballroom Blitz
  5. - Nutbush City Limits

October 13, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 1973 was Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 13, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
  2. - Midnight Train To Georgia
  3. - Get It Together
  4. - Hurts So Good
  5. - Higher Ground

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

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

The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase

Release year: 1973

Directed by: James Bridges

Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel

Country: United States of America

The Way We Were

The Way We Were

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman, Lois Chiles

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

Badlands

Badlands

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Terrence Malick

Starring: Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates, Ramon Bieri

Country: United States of America

Mean Streets

Mean Streets

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, David Proval, Amy Robinson

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Adam's Rib

Adam's Rib

Release year: 1973

Directed by: George Cukor

October 13, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

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.

Curse Of The Kings by Victoria Holt

Curse Of The Kings

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The curse that haunted the tombs of Pharaos for centuries was a fatal one. Judith Osmond, an archaeologist and two prominent archaeologists, was certain it was the curse after their mysterious deaths.

Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

Breakfast of Champions

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Breakfast of Champions is Kurt Vonnegut’s most beloved character, Kilgore Trout. He discovers to his horror that a Midwest car dealer has taken his fiction as fact in Breakfast of Champions.

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 Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

By:

There are some slight signs of wear

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 13, 1973?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 13, 1973?

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

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What is special about October 13th?

October 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of October. 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 October 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: an explosively rigged motorcycle is set on fire at an election rally in northeastern afghanistan. at least 14 people were killed, including civilians.
  • 2017 - Human rights in the philippines: a group representing civil society organizations in the philippines demanded that apple inc. delete from its app store all games it claimed violated the guidelines of the tech company and promoted violence and murders which are commonplace in the philippine drug war.
  • 2016 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze in direct response to houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen. this follows two incidents in which missiles were fired at united states navy vessels in red sea. (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 October 1973?

October 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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