Sunday December 23, 1973: on this day

December 23, 1973 was the 357th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 23, 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 23, 1973, who was born and died on December 23, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 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 23rd, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 23, 1973?


December 23, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 357th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1973 can also be written as 12/23/1973 in the US and as 23/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

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December 23, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 1973:

  • Young and the restless premieres on tv
  • French caravelle crashes in morocco, 106 killed.
  • Opec doubles the price of crude oil.

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December 23, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cincinnati Bengals - Miami Dolphins : 16 - 34
  • Los Angeles Rams - Dallas Cowboys : 16 - 27
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December 23, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 23, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 23, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 23, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:30 am and setting at 04:43 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 23, 1973?


Famous people born on December 23, 1973:

  • Masashi Nakayama

    Former Japanese footballer known for his successful career in the J-League.

  • Flavio Augusto da Silva

    Brazilian entrepreneur and co-founder of the education company Wise Up.

  • Tony Graziani

    Quarterback (atlanta falcons).

  • Gala León García
  • Églantine Éméyé
  • Guglielmo Arena
  • Ron Riley
  • Ahmad Omar Sa'id Shaykh
  • Anesti Qendro
  • Narciso dos Santos
  • Jérôme Guézénec

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 23rd

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December 23, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 3 months old,

or 603 months and 5 days old,

or 2622 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18358 days old,

if you were born on December 23, 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 23, 1973?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 23, 1973.

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December 23, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 1973:

  • Boen Oscarsson

    Swedish politician and member of parliament.

  • Gerard Kuiper

    Known for his work in planetary science and the discovery of the Kuiper Belt.

  • Irna Phillips

    American screenwriter, created guiding light and as the world turns (b. 1901).

  • Charles Atlas

    Italian-american physical culturist is called "the most developed man in the world.

  • Otto Montag
  • James Anderson

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Mikhail Kalashnikov

    Russian general and weapons designer, designed the ak-47 rifle (b. 1919).

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 23rd

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December 23, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 1973:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 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 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1973 was The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 23, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 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:

  1. - The Most Beautiful Girl
  2. - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
  3. - Time In A Bottle
  4. - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
  5. - Hello It's Me

December 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 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 23, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 23, 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:

  1. - I Love You Love Me Love
  2. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  3. - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
  4. - My Coo-Ca-Choo
  5. - Paper Roses

December 23, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 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 23, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 23, 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:

  1. - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
  2. - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up
  3. - Living For The City
  4. - Come Get To This
  5. - Rockin' Roll Baby

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December 23, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Sting

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

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

Amarcord

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Magali Noël, Bruno Zanin, Pupella Maggio, Armando Brancia

Country: United States of America

Sleeper

Sleeper

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, John Beck, Mary Gregory

Country: United States of America

Cinderella Liberty

Cinderella Liberty

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Mark Rydell

Starring: James Caan, Marsha Mason, Kirk Calloway, Eli Wallach

December 23, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Release year: 1973

Shaft

Shaft

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Singleton

Casshan

Casshan

Release year: 1973

Written by:

Directed by: Takao Koyama

Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa

Country: Japan

December 23, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 23, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Onion Field by Joseph Wambaugh

The Onion Field

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This is the terrifyingly true story about two young cops who are robbed by two young men. Their separate fates collide on March 19, in an unusual execution in deserted Los Angeles.

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

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The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

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.

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

The Honorary Consul

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Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

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The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.

December 23, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 23, 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

history

Who was the US President on December 23, 1973?

On December 23, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1973?

On December 23, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 1973?

On December 23, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1973 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 23, 1973