Wednesday October 31, 1973: on this day

October 31, 1973 was the 304th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 31, 1973, who was born and died on October 31, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight and the Pips), movies (e.g. Robin Hood, directed by Wolfgang Reitherman), TV series (e.g. Shaft) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 31st, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 31, 1973?


October 31, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 304th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 31, 1973 can also be written as 10/31/1973 in the US and as 31/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 31, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

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October 31, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 31, 1973:

  • Tom seaver wins nl cy young award
  • Mountjoy prison helicopter escape. three provisional irish republican army members escape from mountjoy prison, dublin, republic of ireland aboard a hijacked helicopter that lands in the exercise yard.

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October 31, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st 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 31, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 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 31st, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 31, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 31, 1973 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:22 am and setting at 09:58 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 31, 1973?


Famous people born on October 31, 1973:

  • Tim Byrdak

    American baseball player.

  • Harbour Butterfield

    Co-founder of Slack, a popular communication platform for businesses.

  • Paul Abrahams

    English coach and footballer.

  • Beverly Lynne

    American actress.

  • David Dellucci

    American baseball player and sportscaster.

  • Christopher Bevins

    American voice actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Fiona Smith

    Ice hockey defenseman (canada, olympics - 1998).

  • Grigorios Georgatos

    Greek footballer.

  • Arzum Onan

    Turkish miss europe 1993 actress and model.

  • Ross Verba

    Nfl tackle (green bay packers, super bowl 31).

  • Philippe Bas (actor)
  • Cobus Visagie
  • Kate Aldrich
  • Alessandro Barbucci
  • Dado

Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:

  • John Candy
    John Candy

    American comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.

  • Bud Spencer
    Bud Spencer

    Bud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.

  • Piper Perabo
    Piper Perabo

    American actress and producer.

  • Vanilla Ice
    Vanilla Ice

    American rapper.

  • Dermot Mulroney
    Dermot Mulroney

    American actor.

  • Peter Jackson
    Peter Jackson

    New zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.

  • Rob Schneider
    Rob Schneider

    American actor and comedian.

  • Ken Wahl
    Ken Wahl

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Samaire Armstrong
    Samaire Armstrong

    Fashion designer and actress from japan-america,.

  • Justin Chatwin
    Justin Chatwin

    Canadian actor.

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October 31, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 4 months old,

or 604 months and 29 days old,

or 2630 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18412 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 31, 1973?

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 31, 1973.

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October 31, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 31, 1973:

  • Malek Bennabi

    Algerian philosopher and author (b. 1905).

  • Lucha Reyes
  • Walther Schröder
  • Malek Bennabi (مالك بن نبي)

What famous deaths happened on October 31st?

Famous deaths on October 31st:

  • Sean Connery
    Sean Connery

    Scottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Joseph Campbell
    Joseph Campbell

    American author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.

  • Raf Vallone
    Raf Vallone

    He is a talented and handsome italian actor.

  • Rosalind Cash
    Rosalind Cash

    American actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.

  • John Houseman
    John Houseman

    Romanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.

  • Jan Werich
    Jan Werich

    Czech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).

  • Joseph Calleia
    Joseph Calleia

    Italian-american singer and actor.

  • Linda Watkins
    Linda Watkins

    Actress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.

  • Harry Houdini
    Harry Houdini

    Hungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 31st

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October 31, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 31, 1973:

  • October 31st is Nevada Day
  • Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
  • Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
  • Cornwall - Allantide
  • October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
  • St. Wolfgang
  • St Urban
  • St. Quentin
  • St. Notburga
  • St. Bega

Observances on October 31, 1973:

  • World Cities Day
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October 31, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 31, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 29th and November 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 31, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight and the Pips, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

October 31, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 31, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

October 31, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1973 was Let Me In by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

October 31, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 31, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let Me In
  2. - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
  3. - I Love You Love Me Love
  4. - Sorrow
  5. - Dyna-Mite

October 31, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

October 31, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 31, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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October 31, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 31, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman

Starring: Brian Bedford, Phil Harris, Roger Miller, Peter Ustinov

Country: United States of America

The Iceman Cometh

The Iceman Cometh

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: Lee Marvin, Fredric March, Robert Ryan, Jeff Bridges

The Iceman Cometh

The Iceman Cometh

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: Lee Marvin, Fredric March, Robert Ryan, Jeff Bridges

Executive Action

Executive Action

Release year: 1973

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Will Geer, Gilbert Green

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

October 31, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 31, 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

October 31, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 31, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

By:

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.

Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

Breakfast of Champions

By:

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.

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.

The Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

By:

There are some slight signs of wear

October 31, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 31, 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 31, 1973?

On October 31, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1973?

On October 31, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 31, 1973?

On October 31, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 31st?

October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
  • 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
  • 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.

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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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