Sunday June 17, 1973: on this day

June 17, 1973 was the 168th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 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 June 17, 1973, who was born and died on June 17, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 17, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Love by Paul McCartney), movies (e.g. Battle for the Planet of the Apes, directed by J. Lee Thompson), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbor) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 17th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 17, 1973?


June 17, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 168th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1973 can also be written as 6/17/1973 in the US and as 17/6/1973 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1973 in June 1973 calendar

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June 17, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1973:

June 17, 1973: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 17, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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

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June 17, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on June 17th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 17, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 17, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 07:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jul 15, 1973.

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Who was born on June 17, 1973?


Famous people born on June 17, 1973:

  • Louis Leterrier
    Louis Leterrier

    French director of the movie "the incredible hulk", (2008) and the 2010 version of the "clash of the titans" (2010).

  • Press Reynolds

    Successful entrepreneur who founded a popular tech startup.

  • Crit Nguyen

    Renowned martial artist with a diverse skill set and impressive tournament record.

  • Aurélie Filippetti

    French politician and novelist, of italian descent, has been minister of culture and communication since 16/05/2012.

  • Leander Paes

    Leander Paes is an Indian tennis player known for his doubles prowess.

  • Federica Mogherini

    Politician.

  • Christian Claudio

    Author and martial artist from puerto rico.

  • Krayzie Bone

    American rapper bone thugs-n - harmony.

  • Eddie Cibrian

    Actor.

  • Mark Umbers
  • Oliver Gross
  • Tommy Ho
  • Nahnatchka Khan
  • Toshimi Kikuchi
  • Fabio Lopez
  • Massimiliano Manfredi
  • Antonio Cocomazzi

Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:

  • Newt Gingrich
    Newt Gingrich

    American politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick Lamar

    Kendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.

  • Bresha Webb
    Bresha Webb

    Bresha Webb is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'Marlon' and 'Run the World'.

  • Beth Moore
    Beth Moore

    Beth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.

  • Barry Manilow
    Barry Manilow

    American singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.

  • Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear

    American actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.

  • Joe Piscopo
    Joe Piscopo

    American actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...

  • Peter Lupus
    Peter Lupus

    American actor and bodybuilder.

  • Ken Loach
    Ken Loach

    English screenwriter and producer of director producers.

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June 17, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 9 months old,

or 609 months and 2 days old,

or 2648 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18538 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 17, 1973?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 17, 1973.

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June 17, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 17, 1973:

  • Luis Van Rooten
  • Nils Sandström

What famous deaths happened on June 17th?

Famous deaths on June 17th:

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Kate Smith
    Kate Smith

    American singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).

  • Pamela Britton
    Pamela Britton

    Actress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.

  • John Murray
    John Murray

    Canadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).

  • Jaquese Williams

    Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.

  • Aulden Smith

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.

  • Cevyn Thomas

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • Elysian Stone

    Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.

  • Lamarco Smith

    Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.

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June 17, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 17, 1973:

  • St. Albert Chmielowski.
  • National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
  • Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.

Observances on June 17, 1973:

  • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
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June 17, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 17, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1973 was My Love by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 17, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Love
  2. - Playground In My Mind
  3. - Pillow Talk
  4. - I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby
  5. - Daniel

June 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1973 was Can The Can by Suzi Quatro, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 17, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can The Can
  2. - Rubber Bullets
  3. - See My Baby Jive
  4. - Albatross
  5. - One And One Is One

June 17, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1973 was One Of A Kind (Love Affair) by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 17, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Of A Kind (Love Affair)
  2. - Daddy Could Swear, I Declare
  3. - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
  4. - Natural High
  5. - Give Your Baby A Standing Ovation

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June 17, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 17, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Battle for the Planet of the Apes

Battle for the Planet of the Apes

Release year: 1973

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: Roddy McDowall, Claude Akins, Natalie Trundy, Severn Darden

Country: United States of America

Dillinger

Dillinger

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Milius

Starring: Warren Oates, Ben Johnson, Michelle Phillips, Cloris Leachman

Coffy

Coffy

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jack Hill

Starring: Pam Grier, Booker Bradshaw, Robert DoQui, William Elliott

One Little Indian

One Little Indian

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Bernard McEveety

Starring: James Garner, Vera Miles, Pat Hingle, Morgan Woodward

Blume in Love

Blume in Love

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: George Segal, Susan Anspach, Kris Kristofferson, Marsha Mason

June 17, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

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

Cheri

Cheri

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Release year: 1973

June 17, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 17, 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

By:

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

The Implosion Conspiracy by Louis Nizer

The Implosion Conspiracy

By:

Collectible Hardcover Fiction Out of Print

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

By:

Entertainment was once a world that didn't sleep. Models, magazine editors, and pop stars all visited "vitamin doctors", to get shots that would enable them to stay awake all night, then work the next day in offices with Calderesque mobiles …

The Best And The Brightest by David Halberstam

The Best And The Brightest

By:

"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."

Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

Breakfast of Champions

By:

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.

June 17, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 17, 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

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Who was the US President on June 17, 1973?

On June 17, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1973?

On June 17, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 17, 1973?

On June 17, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 17th?

June 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of June. 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 June 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.

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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 June 1973?

June 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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