Q: What day of the week was October 17, 1973?

October 17, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar. October 17, 1973 can also be written as 10/17/1973 in the US and as 17/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra . Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry . Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

The moon phase on October 17, 1973 was Last Quarter . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 01:55 pm. The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1973.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1973?

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1973?

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

Question 1

What day of the week was October 17, 1973?

Accepted Answer

October 17, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1973 can also be written as 10/17/1973 in the US and as 17/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

October 17, 1973: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on October 17, 1973:

Arabs decrease oil production
Five-month oil embargo by arab states against us and netherlands begins.
Opec starts an oil embargo against a number of western countries, considered to have helped israel in its war against syria.
The arab oil embargo against several countries which support israel triggers the 1973 energy crisis!--confirmed here--.
The saturday night massacre: u.s. president richard nixon orders attorney general elliot richardson to dismiss watergate special prosecutor archibald cox. richardson refuses and resigns, along with deputy attorney general william ruckelshaus. solicitor general robert bork, third in line at the department of justice, then fires cox. the event raises calls for nixon's impeachment.
The sydney opera house is opened by elizabeth ii after 14 years of construction work.
Opec imposes an oil embargo against countries they deem to have helped israel in the .

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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The moon phase on October 17, 1973 was Last Quarter. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 01:55 pm. The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1973.

Question 6

Who was born on October 17, 1973?

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Famous people born on October 17, 1973:

Vaya Con Dios Renowned soccer player known for exceptional skills on the field.
Bruce Toussaint French journalist and host of radio-tv.
Johanna Griggs Australian television presenter and journalist.
Andrea Tarozzi Coach and footballer from italy.
Rubén Garcés Panamanian basketball player.
Rob Machado Athlete.
Keith McKenzie Nfl defensive end (green bay packers, super bowl 31).
Lorie Bennett West Miss kentucky usa (1996).
Nick Stiles
Marc Zellweger
Daniele Pesco
Fernando Regulés
Sergio Salazar
Dario Parrini
Andrea Ferrario
Marcus Phillips

Question 7

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

Smita Patil Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
Felicity Jones Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
Wyclef Jean Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
Montgomery Clift Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
Rob Marshall American choreographer and director producer.
Margot Kidder Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
Evel Knievel American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
Mike Judge American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
Jean Arthur American singer and actress (d. 1991).

Question 8

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1973?

Accepted Answer

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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Famous people died on October 17, 1973:

Ingeborg Bachmann Austrian poet and author.
Bernt Balchen Norwegian-American aviator known for his pioneering polar exploration flights.
Edoardo Orabona
Saverio Muratori

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

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Danièle Delorme French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
Teresa Brewer American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
Levi Stubbs American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
Joan Hickson British actress (born in 1906).
John Stuart Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
Anne Crawford Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).
Nathanyl Chopin Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
Elijah Cummings Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
Fredderick Chopin Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

Question 12

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

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Holidays on October 17, 1973:

United States - Black Poetry Day
UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn

Question 13

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

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The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1973 was Angie by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

Question 14

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

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The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Angie by The Rolling Stones
Half-Breed by Cher
Ramblin Man by The Allman Brothers Band
Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight and the Pips

Question 15

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

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The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

Question 16

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

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The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra
Daydreamer / Puppy Song by David Cassidy
My Friend Stan by Slade
Ballroom Blitz by The Sweet
Nutbush City Limits by Ike & Tina Turner

Question 17

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

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The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

Question 18

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

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The R&B music chart on October 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight And The Pips
Get It Together by Jackson 5
Hurts So Good by Millie Jackson
Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks
Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) by The Temptations

Question 19

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

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

Badlands by Terrence Malick
Charley Varrick by Don Siegel
The Paper Chase by James Bridges
The Way We Were by Sydney Pollack
Two Men in Town by José Giovanni

Question 20

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

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The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Shaft by John Singleton
Casshan by Takao Koyama
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice by Paul Mazursky
Adam's Rib by George Cukor

Question 21

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

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The most popular and best selling books in 1973 were:

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart
World Without End, Amen by Jimmy Breslin
In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson
Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann
Curse Of The Kings by Victoria Holt

Question 22

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

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The most popular videogames on October 17, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73 (HP Time-Shared BASIC - )
Lemonade Stand ( - )
Gotcha (Arcade - Atari Inc.)
Lunar Lander (DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based - )

Question 23

Who was the US President on October 17, 1973?

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1973?

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

Question 26

What is special about October 17th?

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

2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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Question 27

What happened in 1973?

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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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Question 28

What was the calendar for October 1973?

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October 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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. Discover how October 1973 calendar looked like.