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Monday December 31, 1973: on this day
December 31, 1973 was the 365th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 31, 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 31, 1973, who was born and died on December 31, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. You're So Vain by Carly Simon), movies (e.g. Baba Yaga, directed by Corrado Farina), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1973?
- December 31, 1973: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1973?
- December 31, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1973?
What day of the week was December 31, 1973?
December 31, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 365th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1973 can also be written as 12/31/1973 in the US and as 31/12/1973 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1973:
- 40th sugar bowl: notre dame 24 beats alabama 23.
- 61st australian men's tennis: john newcombe beats o parun (6-3, 6-7, 7-5, 6-1).
- Johan cruyff chosen european soccer player of year.
- In the united kingdom, due to coal shortages caused by industrial action, the three-day week electricity consumption reduction measure comes into force.
- Odeca functions suspended.
- Economist e. f. schumacher publishes his book ''small is beautiful''.
- The national house building council is formed in the united kingdom.
- The cosc the swiss official chronometer testing institute is founded in switzerland by 5 watch cantons federation of the swiss watch industry fh.
- The title queen of australia is created by the royal style and titles act.
- Confirming the descriptions of bulkhead hull compartments for chinese sailing ships in zhu yu's ''pingzhou table talks'' of 1119, a large song dynasty trade ship of c. 1277 a.d. is dredged up from the waters near the southern coast of china that had 12 bulkhead compartment rooms in its hull.
- Sentosa musical fountain opens along side the fountain gardens in sentosa, singapore.
- 5 teams tie for rugby championship: wales, england, france, ireland, and italy
December 31, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1973 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:44 am and setting at 11:40 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 31, 1973?
Famous people born on December 31, 1973:
- Wilmina Smith
Australian swimmer known for winning multiple Olympic gold medals and setting world records.
- Shandon Anderson
American basketball player.
- Anders Nilsen
American cartoonist and author of graphic novels.
- Curtis Myden
Canadian swimmer.
- Malcolm Middleton
Scottish singer-songwriter/guitarist (arab strap).
- Curtis Myden in Calgary
Alberta, canada; 200 metre/400 metre swimmer (olympics-2 bronze-1996).
- Hiroyuki Miura
Hockey defenseman (team japan 1998).
- Ato Boldon
Athlete.
- Jason Behr
Actor.
- Jason Molina
Musician.
- Crystal Knight
American porn model and actress.
- Anna Fantastic
- Shawn Harvey
- Tomáš Medveď
- Sinnamon Love
- Kai Hahto
- Judd Flavell
- Amir Karić
- Jesper Ljung
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
![Anthony Hopkins]()
Anthony HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 3 months old,
or 603 months and 19 days old,
or 2624 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18372 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 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 31, 1973?
There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 31, 1973.
December 31, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1973:
- Carolyna Haldeman
Carolyna Haldeman was a renowned American painter known for her vibrant and impressionistic landscapes.
- Florella Lazzari
Florella Lazzari was an Italian politician and feminist who fought for women's suffrage and rights.
- Fraya Wagner
Fraya Wagner was a German expressionist painter known for her vibrant and emotive landscapes.
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Wayne Rogers]()
Wayne RogersWayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1973:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Carly Simon - You're So Vain
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Stevie Wonder - Superstition
- Donna Fargo - Funny Face
December 31, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
- Gary Glitter - I Love You Love Me Love
- Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
- David Bowie - The Jean Genie
- The Sweet - Blockbuster
December 31, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Superstition
- Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- James Brown - I Got A Bag Of My Own
- Joe Simon - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad
December 31, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
La grande abbuffata
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Marco Ferreri
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Ugo Tognazzi, Michel Piccoli, Philippe Noiret, Andréa Ferréol, Giuseppe Maffioli, Monique Chaumette, Solange Blondeau, Florence Giorgetti, Bernard Menez, Gérard Boucaron, Eva Simonet
Country: Italy
Pane e cioccolata
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Franco Brusati
Starring: Nino Manfredi, Johnny Dorelli, Max Delys, Gianfranco Barra, Tano Cimarosa, Ugo D'Alessio, Anna Karina, Umberto Raho, Paolo Turco, Giorgio Cerioni, Geoffrey Copleston, Manfred Freyberger
Country: Italy
Sessomatto
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Dino Risi
Starring: Giancarlo Giannini, Laura Antonelli, Duilio Del Prete, Pippo Starnazza, Paola Borboni, Carla Mancini, Lorenzo Piani, Cinzia Romanazzi
Country: Italy
Il caso Pisciotta
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Eriprando Visconti
Starring: Tony Musante, Carla Gravina, Salvo Randone, Antonio Casagrande
Country: Italy
December 31, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
On The Night Of The Seventh Moon
By: Victoria Holt
Victoria Holt's novels of romantic suspense have been captivating millions of readers for generations. One of her most memorable novels is On the Night of The Seventh Moon.
The Winds Of War
By: Herman Wouk
The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.
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.
The Persian Boy
By: Mary Renault
"It takes skill and skill to portray, as Miss Renault did, this half-man, part Courtesan who is so deeply enamoured with the warrior,"-The
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.
December 31, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 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 31, 1973?
On December 31, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1973?
On December 31, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1973?
On December 31, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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.
