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December 14, 1973 was the 348th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 14, 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 14, 1973, who was born and died on December 14, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 14, 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 14th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 14, 1973?
- December 14, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 14, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 14, 1973?
- December 14, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 14, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- December 14, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 14, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- December 14, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 14, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 14, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 14, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 14, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on December 14, 1973?
What day of the week was December 14, 1973?
December 14, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 348th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 14, 1973 can also be written as 12/14/1973 in the US and as 14/12/1973 in UK and Europe.
December 14, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th 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 14, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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December 14, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 14, 1973 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 14, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 09:01 pm and setting at 11:08 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 14, 1973?
Famous people born on December 14, 1973:
- Darrek Holmes
Retired football player who excelled in the sport during his career.
- Tomasz Radzinski
Polish-canadian footballer.
- Thuy Trang
American actress (d. 2001).
- Trish Thuy Trang
Vietnamese-American actress best known for her role in Power Rangers.
- Saulius Štombergas
Lithuanian basketball coach and player.
- Falk Balzer
German hurdler.
- Pat Burke
Irish basketball player.
- Eelco Wassenaar
Netherlands; us field hockey player (olympics 1996).
- Amanda Byram
Irish television presenter.
- Boris Henry
German javelin thrower.
- Federico Vidal
- Joe Barbieri
- Nebojša Bogavac
- José Luis Castillo
- Arayik Harutyunyan
- Allan Johnston
Whose famous birthday is on December 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 14th:
![Vanessa Hudgens]()
Vanessa HudgensAmerican actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.
![Jane Birkin]()
Jane BirkinBritish actress, noted family member, and sister to andrew birkin, writer-director who released "blow-up" back in 1966.
![Natascha McElhone]()
Natascha McElhoneEnglish actress.
![Jackson Rathbone]()
Jackson RathboneAmerican actor, singer, and musician.
![Michael Owen]()
Michael OwenBritish soccer (football), star and celebrity with a soccer clip, sports paraphernalia and product endorsements to his name and a 2004...
![Tia Texada]()
Tia TexadaAmerican singer and actress.
![Sophie Monk]()
Sophie MonkAustralian singer, actress, and model.
![Lee Remick]()
Lee RemickActress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.
![Rebecca Gibney]()
Rebecca GibneyNew zealand-australian actress/producer.
![Cynthia Gibb]()
Cynthia GibbAmerican actress, former model, who has appeared in films and on television.
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December 14, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 4 months old,
or 604 months and 11 days old,
or 2627 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18395 days old,
if you were born on December 14, 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 14, 1973?
There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 14, 1973.
December 14, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 14, 1973:
- Vanden Plas
Renowned automobile designer known for luxury car designs.
- Yitzhak Edel
Composer dies at 77.
- Giovanni Battista Adonnino
- Giuseppe Aventi
- Heinrich Kirchheim
- Johannes Baptist Neuhäusler
What famous deaths happened on December 14th?
Famous deaths on December 14th:
![Myrna Loy]()
Myrna LoyAmerican actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
![Jeanne Crain]()
Jeanne CrainAmerican actress, 16-year old former model.
![Dinah Washington]()
Dinah WashingtonAmerican singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
![William Bendix]()
William BendixActor (life of riley), passes away in los angeles, california, at the age of 58.
![Jock Mahoney]()
Jock MahoneyActor (dallas cow town, range rider), died at 70.
![Bernard Fox]()
Bernard FoxBritish actor (d. 2016).
![Stubby Kaye]()
Stubby KayeActor (guys & dolls sweet charity), dies aged 79.
![Norman Fell]()
Norman FellAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1924).
![Arthur Treacher]()
Arthur TreacherBritish-american actor and comedian of stage, film, and television.
- George Washington
American politician and the first president of the united states 1789-1797.
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December 14, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 14, 1973:
- R.C. Saints - Memorial of Saint John of the Cross
December 14, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 14, 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 14, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1973 was The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 14, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 14, 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 14, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 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 14, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 14, 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 14, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 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 14, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 14, 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 14, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 14, 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 14, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 14, 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 14, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 14, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Onion Field
By: Joseph Wambaugh
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 Honorary Consul
By: Graham Greene
Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.
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.
World Without End, Amen
By: Jimmy Breslin
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 14, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 14, 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 14, 1973?
On December 14, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1973?
On December 14, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 14, 1973?
On December 14, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 14th?
December 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the kurdish-led syrian democratic forces retake hajin, the last major syrian town that isil controlled.
- 2017 - Colombian paramilitarism, internal armed conflict, illegal drug trade in colombia: colombia's largest narcotics gang clan del golfo (agc) declares a ceasefire effective december 13. they claim the gesture is intended to "contribute to a complete, total, and lasting peace." colombia's government said it was happy with the gesture but that they will continue to exert pressure on the organization.
- 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): shelling broke the ceasefire in aleppo, disrupting the evacuation of civilians.
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.
