Friday December 28, 1973: on this day

December 28, 1973 was the 362nd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 28, 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 28, 1973, who was born and died on December 28, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 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 28th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 28, 1973?


December 28, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1973 can also be written as 12/28/1973 in the US and as 28/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

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December 28, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 28, 1973:

  • Alexander solzhenitsyn publishes gulag archipelag
  • Comet kohoutek at perihelion.
  • The endangered species act is passed in the united states.
  • The united states endangered species act is signed into law by president richard nixon.

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December 28, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th 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 28, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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December 28, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 28, 1973 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 28, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 09:38 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 28, 1973?


Famous people born on December 28, 1973:

  • Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers

    American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.

  • Alex Dimitriades
    Alex Dimitriades

    Australian actor.

  • Marc Blume

    German sprinter.

  • Holger Blume

    German sprinter.

  • Ids Postma

    Dutch speed skater.

  • Wilson Cruz

    Actor.

  • Bobby Taylor

    Nfl cornerback (philadelphia eagles).

  • Garth John Da Silva in Auckland

    New zealand heavyweight boxer (olympics 1996).

  • Herborg Kråkevik

    Norwegian actress and singer.

  • Alex Coomber
  • Kanetake Ebikawa
  • Oļegs Rudenko
  • Tania Tupu

Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:

  • Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith

    An acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series.

  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington

    American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.

  • Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller

    Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.

  • John Legend
    John Legend

    Award-winning musician and songwriter.

  • Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello

    Tv actor.

  • Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace

    Swedish actress.

  • Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito

    American actress.

  • Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef

    German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.

  • Nash Grier
    Nash Grier

    Vine star.

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December 28, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 3 months old,

or 603 months and 22 days old,

or 2625 weeks

or 18375 days old,

if you were born on December 28, 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 28, 1973?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 28, 1973.

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December 28, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 28, 1973:

  • Aleksandr Arturovič Rou

What famous deaths happened on December 28th?

Famous deaths on December 28th:

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach

    American actor and singer (d. 2004).

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin

    American actor and producer (d. 2013).

  • Rose Marie
    Rose Marie

    American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.

  • William Demarest
    William Demarest

    Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.

  • Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin

    Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.

  • Beatryce Arthur

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

  • Maurice Ravel

    French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.

  • Leelah Alcorn

    Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.

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December 28, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 28, 1973:

  • The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
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December 28, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 28, 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 28, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1973 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 28, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 28, 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 28, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 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 28, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 28, 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 28, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 28, 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 28, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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 28, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 28, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Postern Of Fate by Agatha Christie

Postern Of Fate

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Tommy and Tuppence beresford are back in Agatha Christie’s classic Postern of Fate to investigate a deadly poisoning sixty-years later.

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.

Real Lace by Stephen Birmingham

Real Lace

By:

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.

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

By:

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.

December 28, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 28, 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 28, 1973?

On December 28, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1973?

On December 28, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 28, 1973?

On December 28, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 28th?

December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.

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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.

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Friday December 28, 1973