Wednesday December 26, 1973: on this day

December 26, 1973 was the 360th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 26, 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 26, 1973, who was born and died on December 26, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 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 26th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 26, 1973?


December 26, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 360th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1973 can also be written as 12/26/1973 in the US and as 26/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

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December 26, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 26, 1973:

  • Exorcist, starring linda blair and rated x, premieres
  • 2 skylab 3 astronauts walk in space for a record 7 hours
  • Soyuz 13 returns to earth.

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December 26, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th 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 26, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 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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December 26, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 26, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 26, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:32 am and setting at 07:39 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 26, 1973?


Famous people born on December 26, 1973:

  • Paulo Frederico Benevenute

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Steve Prescott

    English rugby player (b. 1973).

  • Nobuhiko Matsunaka

    Japanese baseball player.

  • Gianluca Faliva

    Italian rugby player.

  • Zach Blair

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (hagfish gawar rise against and only crime).

  • Paulao

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Ryan Berube

    United states -- 800m freestyle relay (1996 olympics-gold medalist).

  • Paulo Benevenute

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Reichen Lehmkuhl

    American television personality.

  • Dergin Tokmak
  • Elena Udrea
  • Gabriel Vochin
  • Alain Baxter
  • Sam Abouo
  • Micah Hauptman
  • Melissa Mills
  • Alessandro Rizzi

Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

  • Jared Leto
    Jared Leto

    American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

  • Kit Harington
    Kit Harington

    Tv actor.

  • Andy Biersack
    Andy Biersack

    Rock singer.

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Shun Oguri
    Shun Oguri

    Japanese director and actor.

  • Eden Sher
    Eden Sher

    American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

  • Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat

    English-american actor (d. 2018).

  • Elizabeth Kostova
    Elizabeth Kostova

    American author.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

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December 26, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 3 months old,

or 603 months and 3 days old,

or 2622 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18356 days old,

if you were born on December 26, 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 26, 1973?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 26, 1973.

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December 26, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 1973:

  • Harold B. Lee

    American religious leader, 11th president of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (b. 1899).

  • William Haines

    American actor and a leader in silent film.

  • Steven Geray

    Actor (french line), dead at 69.

  • Federigo Melis
  • Harold Hotelling
  • Carlo Savonuzzi

What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

  • Curtis Mayfield
    Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Jason Robards
    Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jack Benny
    Jack Benny

    American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 26th

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December 26, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 26, 1973:

  • The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • First day of Kwanzaa
  • Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
  • Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
  • Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
  • Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
  • Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
  • First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
  • Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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December 26, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 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 26, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1973 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 26, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 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 26, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 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 26, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 26, 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 26, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 26, 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 26, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 26, 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 26, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 26, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

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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 Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

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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.

Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke'S America

By:

It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.

December 26, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 26, 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 26, 1973?

On December 26, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 1973?

On December 26, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 1973?

On December 26, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 26th?

December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.

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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.

Wednesday December 26, 1973