Friday October 26, 1973: on this day

October 26, 1973 was the 299th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 26, 1973, who was born and died on October 26, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight and the Pips), movies (e.g. Three Wishes for Cinderella, directed by Václav Vorlícek), TV series (e.g. Shaft) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1973?


October 26, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 299th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1973 can also be written as 10/26/1973 in the US and as 26/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

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October 26, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1973:

  • Israeli forces reach suez, trapping egyptian army
  • President nixon released 1st white house tapes on watergate scandal
  • Wings release helen wheels

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 26, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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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Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 26, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:54 am and setting at 06:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1973.

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Who was born on October 26, 1973?


Famous people born on October 26, 1973:

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Michael Weston
    Michael Weston

    Michael weston is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like 'house' and 'six feet under'.

  • Brian Smith
    Brian Smith

    Cedar rapids, iowa -- speed skater (1994 olympics).

  • Bradley Kuhn

    Bradley Kuhn is a prominent free software activist and developer.

  • Faisal Qureshi

    Pakistani television and film actor.

  • Phaedra Parks

    Phaedra Parks is a businesswoman and former reality TV star known for her legal and entrepreneurial ventures.

  • Ahmed Saadawi

    Iraqi author known for his novel 'Frankenstein in Baghdad'.

  • Róbert Petrovický

    Slovak ice hockey player.

  • Austin Healey

    English rugby player and sportscaster.

  • Taka Michinoku

    Japanese professional wrestler.

  • Suheir Hammad

    Poet.

  • David Julian Hirsh
  • Jana Černochová
  • Scott Jurek

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

  • Maureen Teefy
    Maureen Teefy

    American singer and actress.

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


You are 50 years 5 months old,

or 605 months and 30 days old,

or 2634 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18444 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 26, 1973?

There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 26, 1973:

  • Semyon Budyonny

    Marshal of the soviet union (b. 1883).

  • James Bell
  • Veludo
  • José Borgatti
  • Semën Michajlovič Budënnyj

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Nikolis Kazantzakis

    Greek writer known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

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


Holidays on October 26, 1973:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight and the Pips, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Midnight Train To Georgia
  2. - Angie
  3. - Half-Breed
  4. - Ramblin Man
  5. - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)

October 26, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 26, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Eye Level
  2. - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
  3. - My Friend Stan
  4. - Ballroom Blitz
  5. - Nutbush City Limits

October 26, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 26, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 26, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Midnight Train To Georgia
  2. - Get It Together
  3. - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)
  4. - Hurts So Good
  5. - Funky Stuff

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October 26, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Three Wishes for Cinderella

Three Wishes for Cinderella

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Václav Vorlícek

Starring: Libuse Safránková, Pavel Trávnícek, Carola Braunbock, Rolf Hoppe

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Hall Bartlett

Starring: James Franciscus, Juliet Mills, Philip Ahn, David Ladd

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

The All-American Boy

The All-American Boy

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Charles Eastman

Badlands

Badlands

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Terrence Malick

Starring: Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates, Ramon Bieri

Country: United States of America

October 26, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Adam's Rib

Adam's Rib

Release year: 1973

Directed by: George Cukor

Kojak

Kojak

Release year: 1973

Country: United States of America

October 26, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

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.

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

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America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off

Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

Breakfast of Champions

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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 Making Of The President 1972 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1972

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"[White] revolutionized the art of reporting on politics." --William F. BuckleyThe Making of the Presidential President 1972 is the fourth book of Theodore H.

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

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Sam Levenson, a beloved humorist and author, finds that his old worldviews don’t match the new one. Levenson was the youngest of eight children born to a large Jewish immigrant family.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 26, 1973?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1973?

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

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 October 1973?

October 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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