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About July 26th, 1973, in brief:
- Historical events: Peter Shaffers Equus, premieres in London
- Day of the week: July 26th, 1973 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Sandra Bullock, Mick Jagger
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce
- #1 UK song: Welcome Home by Peters & Lee
- Popular movie: American Graffiti directed by George Lucas
More about July 26th, 1973? See below for more news and curiosities on July 26th, 1973.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 26, 1973?
- July 26, 1973: What happened on that day?
- July 26, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 26, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 26, 1973?
- July 26, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 26, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- July 26, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- July 26, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 26, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 26, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 26, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 26, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on July 26, 1973?
What day of the week was July 26, 1973?
July 26, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 207th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 26, 1973 can also be written as 7/26/1973 in the US and as 26/7/1973 in UK and Europe.
July 26, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 26, 1973:
- Peter shaffers equus, premieres in london
July 26, 1973: What were the magazines covers that day?
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July 26, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 26, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 26th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 26, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 26, 1973 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 01:57 am and setting at 06:37 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1973.
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Who was born on July 26, 1973?
Famous people born on July 26, 1973:
![Kate Beckinsale]()
Kate BeckinsaleKate beckinsale is a british actress known for her roles in the underworld film series and for her work in various action and drama films.
- Janice Moodie
Janice Moodie is a retired Scottish professional golfer who achieved success on the LPGA Tour.
- Mariano Raffo
Argentinian producer and director.
- Chris Pirillo
American blogger and tv host.
- Jean Francois Bergeron
St. jerome, quebec -- boxer (1996 olympics).
- David Denman
Actor.
- Tony Vincent
Actor.
- Shu Kawashima
Japanese family of distinction as the brother to princess kiko, a commoner who married prince fumihito akishino.
- Lenka Kotkova
Czech astronomer.
- Gérald Avranche
French arabian horse jockey.
- Lina Perned
Swedish actress.
- Vaniity
Mexican transsexual pornographic actress.
- Elisa Simoni
- Masaaki Takada
Whose famous birthday is on July 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 26th:
![Sandra Bullock]()
Sandra BullockAmerican actress and producer.
![Mick Jagger]()
Mick JaggerBritish singer, songwriter, actor and musician.
![Jason Statham]()
Jason StathamJason statham is a british actor known for his roles in action films such as the transporter series and the fast & furious franchise.
![Taylor Momsen]()
Taylor MomsenTaylor momsen is an american singer and actress known for her role as jenny humphrey in the tv show gossip girl and as the lead vocalist of...
![Walter Brennan]()
Walter BrennanWalter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...
![Kevin Spacey]()
Kevin SpaceyAmerican actor.
![Helen Mirren]()
Helen MirrenBritish actress and winner of a variety of awards.
![Alice Taglioni]()
Alice TaglioniShe was a french actress, of corsican heritage.
![Frédéric Diefenthal]()
Frédéric DiefenthalHe was a french actor and writer.
![Elizabeth Gillies]()
Elizabeth GilliesElizabeth gillies is an american actress known for her role as jade west on the tv show victorious.
July 26, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 9 months old,
or 609 months and 15 days old,
or 2650 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18552 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 26, 1973?
There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 26, 1973.
July 26, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 26, 1973:
- Mike Burke
President (new york yankees), / director (madison square garden).
- Rosolino Ferragni
- William Lindsay White
- Konstantinos Georgakopoulos
- Hans Albert Einstein
What famous deaths happened on July 26th?
Famous deaths on July 26th:
![Olivia de Havilland]()
Olivia de HavillandOlivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...
![June Foray]()
June ForayLegendary voice actress known for voicing many iconic animated characters.
![Russi Taylor]()
Russi TaylorAmerican voice actress (d. 2019).
![Lupe Ontiveros]()
Lupe OntiverosAmerican actress and producer (d.2012).
![Terry Scott]()
Terry ScottBritish actor (born 1927).
![Lilian Harvey]()
Lilian HarveyBritish actress (congress dances).
- Eva Perón
Argentine actress, who was active in radio and films before she married juan peron on 10/21/1945.
- Ikeya Seki
Renowned Japanese astronomer known for his discovery of several comets.
- Tawfiq al-Hakim
Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his works blending Western and Arab influences.
- Yun Wang
Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 26th
July 26, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 26, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 23rd and July 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 26, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1973 was Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.
July 26, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 26, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
- Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
- Three Dog Night - Shambala
- Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water
- Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles
July 26, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.
July 26, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 26, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
- Slade - Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me
- Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
- David Bowie - Life On Mars
- Mungo Jerry - Alright Alright Alright
July 26, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1973 was I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.
July 26, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 26, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Johnnie Taylor - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
- Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death
- Four Tops - Are You Man Enough
- Aretha Franklin - Angel
- Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
July 26, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 26, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
American Graffiti
Release year: 1973
Directed by: George Lucas
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith
Country: United States of America
Touki Bouki
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Djibril Diop Mambéty
Starring: Magaye Niang, Mareme Niang, Aminata Fall, Ousseynou Diop
The Last American Hero
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Lamont Johnson
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty
Badge 373
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Howard W. Koch
Starring: Robert Duvall, Verna Bloom, Henry Darrow, Eddie Egan
Teenage Tramp
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Anton Holden
Starring: Robin Lane, Alisha Fontaine, Anthony Massena, Don Jarrell
July 26, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
Der Bastian
Release year: 1973
Love Thy Neighbor
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Jordi Bachs
Praise the Lord
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue
July 26, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 26, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Matlock Paper
By: Robert Ludlum
James Barbour Matlock is a college professor and Vietnam veteran. Washington chooses him to stop a wide-reaching conspiracy in an assignment that is undercover and destined to put his life at risk.
Breakfast of Champions
By: Kurt Vonnegut
Breakfast of Champions is Kurt Vonnegut’s most beloved character, Kilgore Trout. He discovers to his horror that a Midwest car dealer has taken his fiction as fact in Breakfast of Champions.
The Summer Before The Dark
By: Doris Lessing
The classic novel by Nobel laureate Doris Lessing about the pivotal summer of one woman's lives is a fascinating exploration into the frightening gulf between youth age and old age.
The Hollow Hills
By: Mary Stewart
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.
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.
July 26, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 26, 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 July 26, 1973?
On July 26, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1973?
On July 26, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 26, 1973?
On July 26, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 26th?
July 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of July. 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 July 26th, such as:
- 2019 - The u.s. department of justice has approved a $26 billion merger of sprint and t-mobile. they will be the third largest mobile network operator in the country if they are successful.
- 2018 - Facebook stock drops 20% (us$118billion), setting a new record for the largest stock market loss in one trading day and the first time that a stock has lost more than $100 billion in one trading day.
- 2017 - According to the defense ministry between 26 and 30 military personnel have died and more than 80 taliban militants were either killed or injured in intense fighting at a kandahar province military base.
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 July 1973?
July 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
