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August 17, 1973 was the 229th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 17, 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 August 17, 1973, who was born and died on August 17, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross), 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 August 17th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1973?
- August 17, 1973: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1973?
- August 17, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1973?
What day of the week was August 17, 1973?
August 17, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1973 can also be written as 8/17/1973 in the US and as 17/8/1973 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1973:
- Willie mays hits 660th and last hr
August 17, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1973 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:14 pm and setting at 10:56 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1973.
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Who was born on August 17, 1973?
Famous people born on August 17, 1973:
- Laurent Lemoine
French journalist known for investigative reporting.
- Mickaël Pagis
Retired french football striker, currently playing beach soccer.
- Orlando Paz
Brazilian environmental scientist focusing on conservation and sustainability.
- Kerry Mock
Wlaf linebacker (frankfurt galaxy).
- Tim Forsyth
Australian high jumper (olympic bronze 92, 96).
- A J Wood
Pittsburgh, pennsylvania -- soccer forward (1996 olympics – gold medalist).
- Paul Wiggins
Offensive linebacker (pittsburgh steelers).
- Márk Marsi
- Maurizio Leone
- Thomas Bergamelli
- Daniel Hope
- Vladimir Lebed'
- Cristina Pérez
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 8 months old,
or 608 months and 2 days old,
or 2644 weeks
or 18508 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 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 August 17, 1973?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1973.
August 17, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1973:
- Donne Aiken
Donne Aiken was an American poet and novelist known for his experimental and modernist works.
- Conrad Aiken
American novelist, short story writer, critic, and poet (b. 1889).
- Paul Williams
American singer and choreographer (b. 1939).
- Jean Barraqué
Jean barraqué was a french composer known for his avant-garde and serialist compositions.
- William Milbourne James
- Oliviero Conti
- Dawson Walker
- Antonio Fonda Savio
- Zinaida Botschantzeva
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th
August 17, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1973:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1973 was Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 17, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
- Wings - Live And Let Die
- Stories - Brother Louie
- Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
August 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 17, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
- The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
- Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
- Donny Osmond - Young Love
- Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash
August 17, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 17, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
- Aretha Franklin - Angel
- Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
- Four Tops - Are You Man Enough
August 17, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Enter the Dragon
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Robert Clouse
Starring: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Ahna Capri
Country: United States of America
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
The Lonely Woman
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Francisco Rovira Beleta
Starring: Renaud Verley, Gina Lollobrigida, Danielle Darrieux, Concha Velasco
Cops and Robbers
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Scott Windhauser
Westworld
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Michael Crichton
Starring: Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, James Brolin, Norman Bartold
Country: United States of America
August 17, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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
Release year: 1973
Love Thy Neighbor
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Jordi Bachs
Praise the Lord
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue
August 17, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Facing The Lions
By: Tom Wicker
Rich Morgan, Washington bureau chief of a major national newspaper fly south to attend Senator Hunt Anderson's funeral. To bring together the many threads of love, trust, and betrayal that were involved in this tragedy,
Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution
By: Dr. Robert Atkins
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 Summer Before The Dark
By: Doris Lessing
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.
Breakfast of Champions
By: Kurt Vonnegut
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.
Curse Of The Kings
By: Victoria Holt
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.
August 17, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 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 August 17, 1973?
On August 17, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1973?
On August 17, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1973?
On August 17, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. 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 August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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 August 1973?
August 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
