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Monday December 17, 1973: on this day
December 17, 1973 was the 351st day of the year 1973, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 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 December 17, 1973, who was born and died on December 17, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich), movies (e.g. The Sting, directed by George Roy Hill), 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 17th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1973?
- December 17, 1973: What happened on that day?
- December 17, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1973?
- December 17, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 17, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 17, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1973?
What day of the week was December 17, 1973?
December 17, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 351st day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1973 can also be written as 12/17/1973 in the US and as 17/12/1973 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1973:
- Terrorism: 30 passengers are killed in an attack by palestinian terrorists on rome's leonardo da vinci airport.
- The american psychiatric association removes homosexuality from its list of mental diseases.
December 17, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 17, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1973 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 12:28 am and setting at 12:31 pm.
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 17, 1973?
Famous people born on December 17, 1973:
![Rian Johnson]()
Rian JohnsonAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
- Brian Fitzpatrick
American politician serving as the U.S.
- Amilee Abrams
Amilee Abrams is an American politician who served as the minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017.
- Meshia Abrams
Meshia Abrams is an American politician who ran for governor of a U.S.
- Eddie Fisher
American songwriter and drummer (onerepublic).
- Hasan Vural
German-turkish footballer.
- Paula Radcliffe
English runner.
- Konstadinos Gatsioudis
Greek javelin thrower.
- Codrin Țapu
Romanian academic and psychologist.
- Martha Érika Alonso Hidalgo
- Tom Knight
- Seyoung Kim
- Reinard Wilson
- Christa Campbell
- Regina Häusl
- Tony Guoga
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
![Milla Jovovich]()
Milla JovovichShe is a ukrainian actress and model.
![John Abraham]()
John AbrahamIndian actor and producer.
![Sarah Paulson]()
Sarah PaulsonAmerican actress on stage, film, and television.
![Giovanni Ribisi]()
Giovanni RibisiAmerican actor and producer.
![Katheryn Winnick]()
Katheryn WinnickTv actress.
![Bill Pullman]()
Bill PullmanVersatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
![Mike Mills]()
Mike MillsAmerican musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
![Laurie Holden]()
Laurie HoldenAmerican-canadian producer and actress.
![Eugene Levy]()
Eugene LevyHamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
![André Claveau]()
André ClaveauFrench actor and singer (d. 2003).
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December 17, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 4 months old,
or 604 months and 2 days old,
or 2626 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18386 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 17, 1973?
There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 17, 1973.
December 17, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1973:
- Charles G Abbot
At 101 years old, us astronomer sun constant dies.
- Patrick Hadley
Composer dies at 74.
- Riccardo Carbone
- Amleto Giovanni Cicognani
- Sjef van Run
- Olga Resnevič Signorelli
- André Goeuriot
- Antonio Zara
- Great Togo
- Amleto Cicognani
- María Douglas
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
![Jennifer Jones]()
Jennifer JonesAmerican actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
![Dana Andrews]()
Dana AndrewsAmerican actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
![Thomas Mitchell]()
Thomas MitchellAmerican actor (b. 1892).
![Janet Margolin]()
Janet MargolinAmerican actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
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December 17, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1973 was The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 17, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
- Helen Reddy - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
- Todd Rundgren - Hello It's Me
December 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1973 was I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 17, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. 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 17, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 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 17th and December 23rd.
December 17, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. 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
- Stevie Wonder - Living For The City
- Marvin Gaye - Come Get To This
- The Stylistics - Rockin' Roll Baby
December 17, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Sting
Release year: 1973
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning
Country: United States of America
The Exorcist
Release year: 1973
Directed by: William Friedkin
Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb
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
Cinderella Liberty
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Mark Rydell
Starring: James Caan, Marsha Mason, Kirk Calloway, Eli Wallach
December 17, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
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 17, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Come Nineveh, Come Tyre
By: Allen Drury
The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.
Postern Of Fate
By: Agatha Christie
Tommy and Tuppence beresford are back in Agatha Christie’s classic Postern of Fate to investigate a deadly poisoning sixty-years later.
Portrait Of A Marriage
By: Nigel Nicolson
Vita Sackville West, novelist, poet and biographer is most well-known as Virginia Woolf's friend, who made her an androgynous time-traveler at Orlando.
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.
December 17, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 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 December 17, 1973?
On December 17, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1973?
On December 17, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1973?
On December 17, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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.
