Wednesday May 16, 1973: on this day

May 16, 1973 was the 136th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 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 May 16, 1973, who was born and died on May 16, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, directed by Sam Peckinpah), TV series (e.g. Cheri) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1973?


May 16, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1973 can also be written as 5/16/1973 in the US and as 16/5/1973 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1973: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:01 pm and setting at 05:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 17, 1973 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1973.

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Who was born on May 16, 1973?


Famous people born on May 16, 1973:

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Jason Acuna

    American television personality.

  • Special Ed

    American rapper.

  • Ed

    American rapper and actor (crooklyn dodgers).

  • Kōsuke Toriumi

    Japanese voice actor.

  • Alessandra Pescosta
  • Thomas Waitz
  • Oļegs Blagonadeždins
  • Craig Brockman
  • Richard Dempsey
  • Patrik Fredriksson
  • Tatiana de Liechtenstein

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

  • Jim Sturgess
    Jim Sturgess

    English actor and singer-songwriter.

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


You are 50 years 10 months old,

or 610 months and 3 days old,

or 2652 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18570 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 1973.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1973?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 16, 1973:

  • Mario Costella
  • Silla Giuseppe Fortunato
  • Jacques Lipchitz

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Felcia Browne

    Notable author recognized for her contributions to literature.

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


Holidays on May 16, 1973:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1973:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1973:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1973 was You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
  2. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
  3. - Little Willy
  4. - Frankenstein
  5. - Daniel

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - See My Baby Jive
  2. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
  3. - Hell Raiser
  4. - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
  5. - And I Love You So

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1973 was Leaving Me by The Independents, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Leaving Me
  2. - Pillow Talk
  3. - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
  4. - I Can Understand It
  5. - Funky Worm

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

The most popular movies on May 16, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid

Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Sam Peckinpah

Starring: James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel, Katy Jurado

Country: United States of America

The Big Feast

The Big Feast

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Marco Ferreri

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Michel Piccoli, Philippe Noiret, Ugo Tognazzi

Country: United States of America

Emperor of the North

Emperor of the North

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine, Charles Tyner

Girls Are for Loving

Girls Are for Loving

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Don Schain

Starring: Cheri Caffaro, Timothy Brown, Sheila Leighton, Scott Ellsworth

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

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Cheri

Cheri

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Release year: 1973

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

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

Evening In Byzantium by Irwin Shaw

Evening In Byzantium

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One of Irwin Shaw’s most memorable heroes fights to resurrect a declining career against a tough cast, whiskey and old memories Jesse Crain was created for Cannes.

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

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America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off

The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three by John Godey

The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three

By:

1973 novel about the NYC subway hijacking. 1974 Dell paperback edition.

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 …

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.

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

The most popular videogames on May 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 May 16, 1973?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1973?

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

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What is special about May 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

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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 May 1973?

May 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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