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May 18, 1973 was the 138th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 18, 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 18, 1973, who was born and died on May 18, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 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 18th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 1973?
- May 18, 1973: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 1973?
- May 18, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 18, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 18, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 1973?
What day of the week was May 18, 1973?
May 18, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1973:
- Russian party leader brezhnev visits west germany.
- Wibc bowling queens won by dotty fothergill.
- Cod war: joseph godber, british minister of agriculture, fisheries and food, announces that royal navy frigates will protect british trawlers fishing in the disputed 50-mile limit round iceland.
- Aeroflot flight 109 is hijacked mid-flight and the aircraft is subsequently destroyed when the hijacker's bomb explodes, killing all 82 people on board.
May 18, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 18, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1973 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 07:03 am.
The previous full moon was on May 17, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1973.
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Who was born on May 18, 1973?
Famous people born on May 18, 1973:
![Chantal Kreviazuk]()
Chantal KreviazukChantal kreviazuk is a canadian singer-songwriter known for her soulful pop music and powerful vocals.
- Donyell Marshall
American basketball coach and player.
- Raquel Regalado
Prominent journalist and former Miami-Dade School Board member.
- Flora Wong
Flora Wong is a fashion designer known for her elegant and timeless creations that have graced runways worldwide.
- Aleksandr Olerski
Estonian footballer (d. 2011).
- The Blue Meanie
American actor and wrestler.
- Tory James
Nfl defensive back (denver broncos - super bowl 32).
- Walter Scott
Nfl defensive tackle (green bay packers - super bowl 31).
- Josh Homme
Musician.
- Matthew McGrory
Actor.
- Markus Brunner
Hockey forward (team italy 1998).
- Brian Heffron
American professional wrestler ("the blue meanie").
- Darren Van Impe in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan, canada; nhl defenseman (anaheim mighty ducks).
- David Bailey
Wlaf tackle (frankfurt galaxy).
![Saskia Mulder]()
Saskia Mulder- Clementina Cantoni
- Raoul Savoy
- Geoffray Toyes
- Tōru Ukawa
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
![Pope John Paul II]()
Pope John Paul IIPope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
![Perry Como]()
Perry ComoPerry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
![Tina Fey]()
Tina FeyAmerican comedian, writer, and producer.
![Charles Trenet]()
Charles TrenetFrench actor, singer and songwriter.
![George Strait]()
George StraitAmerican country western star and country music association award winner.
![Diane McBain]()
Diane McBainAmerican actress.
![Alana Stewart]()
Alana StewartAmerican model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
![Miriam Margolyes]()
Miriam MargolyesBritish-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
![Matt Long]()
Matt LongAmerican actor.
![Dwayne Hickman]()
Dwayne HickmanAmerican child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
May 18, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 11 months old,
or 611 months and 1 day old,
or 2657 weeks
or 18599 days old,
if you were born on May 18, 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 May 18, 1973?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 18, 1973.
May 18, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1973:
- Jeanette Rankin
Jeanette Rankin was the first woman elected to the U.S.
- Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman
- Avraham Shlonsky
- Alberto Denegri
- İbrahim Kaypakkaya
- Francis Carpenter
- Giulio Göhring
- Dieudonné Costes
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Alexander Godunov]()
Alexander GodunovRussian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
![Steve Forrest]()
Steve ForrestAmerican drummer (placebo).
![Elisha Cook]()
Elisha CookJr.
![Arthur O'Connell]()
Arthur O'ConnellAmerican actor (born in 1908).
![Edwina Booth]()
Edwina BoothAmerican memoirist and biographer.
![Bridgette Andersen]()
Bridgette AndersenAmerican actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 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 18, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 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 18, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 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:
- Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
- Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
- The Sweet - Little Willy
- Edgar Winter - Frankenstein
- Elton John - Daniel
May 18, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 18, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 18, 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:
- Wizzard - See My Baby Jive
- Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
- The Sweet - Hell Raiser
- Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
- Perry Como - And I Love You So
May 18, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1973 was Leaving Me by The Independents, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 18, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 18, 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:
- The Independents - Leaving Me
- Sylvia (r&b) - Pillow Talk
- Barry White - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
- The New Birth - I Can Understand It
- Ohio Players - Funky Worm
May 18, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 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
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Starring: James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel, Katy Jurado
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine, Charles Tyner
Girls Are for Loving
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Don Schain
Starring: Cheri Caffaro, Timothy Brown, Sheila Leighton, Scott Ellsworth
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 18, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 18, 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
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!
Release year: 1973
May 18, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Laughing All The Way
By: Barbara Howar
Barbara Howar served as temporary head of Washington D.C. socialites from the 1960s to the time President Johnson warned him to calm down the parties.
The Joy Of Sex
By: Alex Comfort
The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.
The Odessa File
By: Frederick Forsyth
A suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes in revelation after revelation. Of a Mafia-like organisation called Odessa...of a real-life fugitive known by the "Butcher of Riga"..of young German journalist, tumed obsessed assassin and.
The Best And The Brightest
By: David Halberstam
"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."
The Sunlight Dialogues
By: John Gardner
John Gardner's expansive portrait of the clash of philosophical perspectives in 1960s America. It centers on the appearance of a mysterious stranger, in a small Upstate New York.
May 18, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 18, 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 May 18, 1973?
On May 18, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1973?
On May 18, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 1973?
On May 18, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
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.
