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August 30, 1973 was the 242nd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 30, 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 August 30, 1973, who was born and died on August 30, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Brother Louie by Stories), movies (e.g. The Pedestrian, directed by Maximilian Schell), TV series (e.g. Der Bastian) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1973?
- August 30, 1973: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1973?
- August 30, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 30, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1973?
What day of the week was August 30, 1973?
August 30, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1973 can also be written as 8/30/1973 in the US and as 30/8/1973 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1973:
- Danny seiwell quits wings
August 30, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 30, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1973 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:10 am and setting at 08:57 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1973.
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Who was born on August 30, 1973?
Famous people born on August 30, 1973:
- Amy Sherald
Renowned portrait painter known for her portrait of Michelle Obama.
- Caitlinn Long
American politician known for her work in blockchain technology and finance.
- Lisa Ling
Ling, an american journalist and television personality, was co-host of "the view", a popular daytime talk show that featured meredith...
- Zander Zonjic
Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on social issues.
- Jermaine Coleman
Rapper.
- Echo Chernik
American publisher and illustrator.
- Jimmy Herndon
Offensive tackle (chicago bears).
- Ilaria d'Amico
- Pablo Sanz
- Ana Birchall
- Guardian Angel
- Alfredo D'Attorre
- Sophie Dodemont
- Kimberley Joseph
- Marco Pettenello
- Elena Pianta
- Claudia Bokel
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 7 months old,
or 607 months and 21 days old,
or 2642 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18496 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 August 30, 1973?
There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 30, 1973.
August 30, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1973:
- Michael Dunn
- Robert Défossé
- Jean Sénac
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1973:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1973:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 30, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1973 was Brother Louie by Stories, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 30, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stories - Brother Louie
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Helen Reddy - Delta Dawn
- Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
- Wings - Live And Let Die
August 30, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1973 was Young Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 30, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donny Osmond - Young Love
- Wizzard - Angel Fingers
- Barry Blue - Dancing On A Saturday Night
- David Essex - Rock On
- The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
August 30, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 30, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
- Sly & The Family Stone - If You Want Me To Stay
- The Isley Brothers - That Lady (Part 1)
- The Independents - Baby I've Been Missing You
August 30, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Pedestrian
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Maximilian Schell
Starring: Gustav Rudolf Sellner, Peter Hall, Maximilian Schell, Gila von Weitershausen
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
High Plains Drifter
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill, Mitchell Ryan
Country: United States of America
Bang the Drum Slowly
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John D. Hancock
Starring: Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster
Country: United States of America
Bang the Drum Slowly
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John D. Hancock
Starring: Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster
Country: United States of America
August 30, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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
Star Trek
Release year: 1973
Country: United States of America
Speed Buggy
Release year: 1973
Country: United States of America
August 30, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 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.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
By: Richard Bach
The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …
Facing The Lions
By: Tom Wicker
Rich Morgan, Washington bureau chief of a major national newspaper fly south to attend Senator Hunt Anderson's funeral. To bring together the many threads of love, trust, and betrayal that were involved in this tragedy,
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.
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.
August 30, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 30, 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 August 30, 1973?
On August 30, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1973?
On August 30, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1973?
On August 30, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of August. 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 August 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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 August 1973?
August 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
