Monday December 24, 1973: on this day

December 24, 1973 was the 358th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 24, 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 24, 1973, who was born and died on December 24, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce), movies (e.g. The Sting, directed by George Roy Hill), TV series (e.g. Seven Little Australians) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1973?


December 24, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 358th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1973 can also be written as 12/24/1973 in the US and as 24/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

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December 24, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1973:

  • In new mexico, usa, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurs.
  • Ferryboat capsizes off coast of ecuador, drowning 200.
  • District of columbia home rule act is passed, allowing residents of washington, d.c. to elect their own local government.

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December 24, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th 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 24, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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December 24, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:16 am and setting at 05:41 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 24, 1973?


Famous people born on December 24, 1973:

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Stephanny Meyer

    Stephanny Meyer is an American author best known for her Twilight series of vampire romance novels.

  • Anitria Flowers

    Anitria Flowers was an American sprinter who excelled in track and field events.

  • Frédéric Demontfaucon

    French judoka who won the 2001 world judo championship at the middleweight (90kg) division.

  • Paul Foot

    British investigative journalist and campaigner, known for his work at Private Eye.

  • Liu Dong

    Chinese-spanish runner.

  • Ali Salem Tamek

    Moroccan activist.

  • Ali Tamek

    Moroccan activist.

  • Eddie Pope

    Greensboro, north carolina -- soccer defender (1996 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Martin Kellerman
  • Giancarlo Marinelli
  • Igor Mihajlovski

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

  • Jason Miller
    Jason Miller

    Mma fighter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 24th

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December 24, 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 24, 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 24, 1973?

There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 24, 1973.

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December 24, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1973:

  • Fritz Gause

    German historian and curator (d. 1973).

  • Bruno Wolke
  • Sergei Chakhotin
  • Vittoria Crispo
  • Pietro Romani
  • Utahna La Reno
  • Gerard Kuiper

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 24th

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December 24, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1973:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 24th and December 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 24, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1973 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 24, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 24, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1973 was Living For The City by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 24, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Living For The City
  2. - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
  3. - Come Get To This
  4. - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
  5. - Stoned To The Bone - Part 1

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December 24, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 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

McQ

McQ

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: John Wayne, Eddie Albert, Diana Muldaur, Colleen Dewhurst

Baba Yaga

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

Magnum Force

Magnum Force

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Ted Post

The Exorcist

The Exorcist

Release year: 1973

Directed by: William Friedkin

December 24, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:

Seven Little Australians

Seven Little Australians

Release year: 1973

Within These Walls

Within These Walls

Release year: 1973

Directed by: James Tucker

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 24, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson

Portrait Of A Marriage

By:

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 Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

By:

There are some slight signs of wear

World Without End, Amen by Jimmy Breslin

World Without End, Amen

By:

An alcoholic cop is lost in New York and searches for meaning by looking back at his past. Dermot Davey was taken from the department.

The Best Of Life by David Scherman

The Best Of Life

By:

1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages

The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The First Deadly Sin

By:

The first novel in Lawrence Sanders’s bestseller Deadly Sins series features Edward Delaney, a New York cop who chases a serial killer equipped with a mysterious weapon. Edward is the Captain of the New York Police Department.

December 24, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 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 December 24, 1973?

On December 24, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1973?

On December 24, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1973?

On December 24, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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.

Monday December 24, 1973