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December 27, 1973 was the 361st day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 27, 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 27, 1973, who was born and died on December 27, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 27, 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 27th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 27, 1973?
- December 27, 1973: What happened on that day?
- December 27, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 27, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 27, 1973?
- December 27, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 27, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- December 27, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 27, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- December 27, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 27, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 27, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 27, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 27, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 27, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on December 27, 1973?
What day of the week was December 27, 1973?
December 27, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 361st day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 27, 1973 can also be written as 12/27/1973 in the US and as 27/12/1973 in UK and Europe.
December 27, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 27, 1973:
- La dodgers announce night games will start at 7:30 instead of 8
December 27, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th 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 27, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 27th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 27, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 27, 1973 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 27, 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 27, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:02 am and setting at 08:38 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 27, 1973?
Famous people born on December 27, 1973:
![Wilson Cruz]()
Wilson CruzActor in my so called life, ally mcbeal.
- Brayen Lee
Renowned actor known for his versatile roles in various films and TV shows.
- Tabatha Cash
French porn actress.
- Ghita Draz
Ghita Draz was a renowned kickboxer known for his powerful kicks and impressive record.
- Heather O'Neill
Canadian novelist and short story writer.
- Kristoffer Zegers
Dutch composer and pianist.
- Bill Clay
Yokosuka, japan -- us sprint cyclist (1996 olympics).
- Dee Ferris
British painter.
- Deepak Kumar
Indian philosopher.
- Luka Grubor
Croatian-english rower.
- Tanguy Viel
- Alexi Murdoch
- Francesco Gambella
- Merlene Frazer
- Ike Nwankwo
Whose famous birthday is on December 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 27th:
![Salman Khan]()
Salman KhanHe is an indian film producer, actor and tv personality.
![Gérard Depardieu]()
Gérard DepardieuFrench actor with a rugged, heavy-set face, great charisma, and a gift to comedy.
![Marlene Dietrich]()
Marlene DietrichGerman-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.
![Emilie de Ravin]()
Emilie de RavinAustralian actress.
![Michel Piccoli]()
Michel PiccoliFrench actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 2020).
![Eva LaRue]()
Eva LaRueAmerican actress and model.
![Heather O'Rourke]()
Heather O'RourkeAmerican child actress (b. 1975).
![Maryam d'Abo]()
Maryam d'AboEnglish actor and producer.
![Aaron Stanford]()
Aaron StanfordAmerican actor.
![Irene Handl]()
Irene HandlLondon, england -- actress (riding high, morgan).
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December 27, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 3 months old,
or 603 months and 23 days old,
or 2625 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18376 days old,
if you were born on December 27, 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 27, 1973?
There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 27, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 27, 1973.
December 27, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 27, 1973:
- Mario Chiaudano
- Umberto Visetti
What famous deaths happened on December 27th?
Famous deaths on December 27th:
![Carrie Fisher]()
Carrie FisherAmerican actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...
![Benazir Bhutto]()
Benazir BhuttoA pakistani politician and the first female leader of islam.
![Hoagy Carmichael]()
Hoagy CarmichaelHoagy carmichael was an american composer known for writing and performing popular songs such as 'stardust' and 'georgia on my mind'.
![Alan Bates]()
Alan BatesBritish actor, stage and screen.
![George Roy Hill]()
George Roy HillAmerican film director (born in 1922).
- Gearldene Heath
Renowned golfer who achieved great success in the sport.
- Jaan Kross
Estonian writer and journalist known for his novels and essays.
- Farooq Sheikh
Indian actor, philanthropist and a popular television presenter (b. 1948).
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December 27, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 27, 1973:
- The second day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- A bank holiday in Britain and elsewhere if 25 December or 26 December falls in the weekend.
- R.C. Saints - John the Apostle and Evangelist
Observances on December 27, 1973:
- International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
December 27, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 27, 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 27, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 1973 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.
December 27, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 27, 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:
- Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
- Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
- Helen Reddy - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
- Steve Miller Band - The Joker
- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
December 27, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 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 27, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 27, 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:
- Stevie Wonder - Living For The City
- Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
- Marvin Gaye - Come Get To This
- The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
- James Brown - Stoned To The Bone - Part 1
December 27, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 27, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John Sturges
Starring: John Wayne, Eddie Albert, Diana Muldaur, Colleen Dewhurst
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
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Ted Post
The Exorcist
Release year: 1973
Directed by: William Friedkin
December 27, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 27, 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
Release year: 1973
Within These Walls
Release year: 1973
Directed by: James Tucker
Don Blech und der goldene Junker
Release year: 1973
Shaft
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John Singleton
Casshan
Release year: 1973
Written by: Tatsuo Yoshida
Directed by: Takao Koyama
Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa
Country: Japan
December 27, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 27, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Best Of Life
By: David Scherman
1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages
Real Lace
By: Stephen Birmingham
Amazing true stories about the Irish in America, including their incredible rise from urban poverty and the powerful dynasties that they created. Author Stephen Birmingham chronicled the rise to prominence of Jewish immigrants.
Alistair Cooke'S America
By: Alistair Cooke
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.
The Joy Of Sex
By: Alex Comfort
The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.
World Without End, Amen
By: Jimmy Breslin
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.
December 27, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 27, 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 December 27, 1973?
On December 27, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 27, 1973?
On December 27, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 27, 1973?
On December 27, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 27th?
December 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2018 - At least 19 people have been killed in street battles between antigovernment protesters and riot officers in sudan, with two policemen among them. hundreds more are also injured. amnesty international estimates that 37 people have died in the fighting.
- 2017 - War in donbass ii, minsk ii: ukraine exchanging hundreds of prisoners with donetsk people's republic (luhansk people's republic)
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war: government forces attempt to capture a houthi-controlled area in bayhan district. this is at the border of shabwa, marib and shabwa provinces. at least 28 houthi militants were killed and 12 yemeni soldiers were wounded.
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.
