Monday July 16, 1973: on this day

July 16, 1973 was the 197th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.

Is July 16, 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 July 16, 1973, who was born and died on July 16, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce), 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 July 16th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 16, 1973?


July 16, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 197th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1973 can also be written as 7/16/1973 in the US and as 16/7/1973 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 1973: What happened on that day?


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July 16, 1973: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 16, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 16, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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July 16, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 16, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 July 16, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:01 pm and setting at 07:43 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 July 16, 1973?


Famous people born on July 16, 1973:

  • Jonas Chernick
    Jonas Chernick

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Erricka Bridges

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Warnie Shaun Pollock

    Legendary South African cricketer known for his all-round skills.

  • Graham Robertson

    American producer and director.

  • Shaun Pollock

    South african cricketer.

  • Tim Ryan

    American politician.

  • Karla Beteta

    Miss universe guatemala (1996).

  • Brian Austin Green

    Actor.

  • Marcia Biancardi

    American victim of homicide who was killed and shot by her mother, who was manic-depressive, while she slept on february 14, 1990.

  • Stefano Garzelli

    Italian cyclist, winner in may 2000 of the giro d'italia.

  • Schelim Hannan
  • Ramsey Nouah
  • Anne-Laure Mignerey Condevaux
  • Miss Kittin
  • Federico Pasquini
  • Maria Carla Bresciani

Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:

  • Katrina Kaif
    Katrina Kaif

    Katrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman

    Corey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...

  • Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates

    Phoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.

  • Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell

    American comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.

  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers

    American actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Michael Flatley
    Michael Flatley

    A talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.

  • Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades

    Actor and singer-songwriter from panama.

  • Chris Pontius
    Chris Pontius

    American actor and jackass cast member.

  • Faye Grant
    Faye Grant

    American actress.

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July 16, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 8 months old,

or 608 months and 3 days old,

or 2644 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18509 days old,

if you were born on July 16, 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 July 16, 1973?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 16, 1973.

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July 16, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 16, 1973:

  • Trijntje "Nine" van de Schaaf

    Author (fries dorpsleven), is killed at 91.

  • Antonio Errico
  • Mithuben Petit
  • Fred Murray

What famous deaths happened on July 16th?

Famous deaths on July 16th:

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Harry Chapin
    Harry Chapin

    American singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.

  • James Gammon
    James Gammon

    American actor (born in 1940).

  • Patsy Ruth Miller
    Patsy Ruth Miller

    Actress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.

  • Meli Lorca

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Lynnon Frost

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Carols Cruz

    Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.

  • Felma Hertz

    Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  • Nguyen Du

    Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.

  • Tanaka Kakuei

    Former Prime Minister of Japan known for economic policies.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 16th

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July 16, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 16, 1973:

  • Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
  • Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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July 16, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 16, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 16th and July 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 16, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1973 was Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 16, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
  2. - Will It Go Round In Circles
  3. - Yesterday Once More
  4. - Shambala
  5. - Kodachrome

July 16, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 16, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Welcome Home
  2. - Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me
  3. - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
  4. - Life On Mars
  5. - Alright Alright Alright

July 16, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1973 was I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 16, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
  2. - Doing It To Death
  3. - There's No Me Without You
  4. - Time To Get Down
  5. - Are You Man Enough

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July 16, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 16, 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

Abhimaan

Abhimaan

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri, Asrani, Bindu

The Last American Hero

The Last American Hero

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Lamont Johnson

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty

The MacKintosh Man

The MacKintosh Man

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Paul Newman, Dominique Sanda, James Mason, Harry Andrews

Gehri Chaal

Gehri Chaal

Release year: 1973

Directed by: C.V. Sridhar

Starring: Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan, Bindu

July 16, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 16, 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

July 16, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 16, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Law And Order by Dorothy Uhnak

Law And Order

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A tough Irish cop. A prostitute. Massive cover-ups that reach the highest levels law enforcement. . .

The Matlock Paper by Robert Ludlum

The Matlock Paper

By:

James Barbour Matlock is a college professor and Vietnam veteran. Washington chooses him to stop a wide-reaching conspiracy in an assignment that is undercover and destined to put his life at risk.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

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 Summer Before The Dark by Doris Lessing

The Summer Before The Dark

By:

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 Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth

The Odessa File

By:

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.

July 16, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 16, 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 July 16, 1973?

On July 16, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1973?

On July 16, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 16, 1973?

On July 16, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 16th?

July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
  • 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
  • 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.

Find out more about July 16th

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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 July 1973?

July 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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Monday July 16, 1973