Tuesday December 18, 1973: on this day
December 18, 1973 was the 352nd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 18, 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 18, 1973, who was born and died on December 18, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 18, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich), movies (e.g. The Sting, directed by George Roy Hill), TV series (e.g. Don Blech Und Der Goldene Junker) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 18th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 18, 1973?
- December 18, 1973: What happened on that day?
- December 18, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 18, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 18, 1973?
- December 18, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 18, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- December 18, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 18, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- December 18, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 18, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 18, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 18, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 18, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on December 18, 1973?
What day of the week was December 18, 1973?
December 18, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 18, 1973 can also be written as 12/18/1973 in the US and as 18/12/1973 in UK and Europe.
December 18, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 18, 1973:
- Soyuz 13 launched into earth orbit for 8 days.
- Soviet soyuz programme: soyuz 13, crewed by cosmonauts valentin lebedev and pyotr klimuk, is launched from baikonur in the soviet union.
- Islamic development bank created as a specialized agency of the organisation of the islamic conference (oic) (effective 12 august 1974).
December 18, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 18, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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December 18, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 18, 1973 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 18, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 01:33 am and setting at 01:02 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 18, 1973?
Famous people born on December 18, 1973:
- Colinda Abrams
Colinda Abrams is an American politician who served as the 62nd Governor of Georgia from 2019 to 2023.
- Jaleeah Abrams
Jaleeah Abrams is an American politician who served as the minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019.
- Leila Arcieri
American model and actress.
- Fatuma Roba
Ethiopian runner.
- Neil Busch
American singer-songwriter and bass player (..
- Jason Williams
Gonzales, louisiana -- baseball infielder (1996 olympics-bronze medalist).
- Keith Washington NFL defensive end (Minnesota Vikings
Baltimore ravens).
- Paula Radcliffe
Athlete.
- Rian Johnson
Writer.
- Romeo Gontineac
- Ruslan Ivanov
- Tommy Berntsen
- Il'ja Averbuch
- Brahim Mezouar
- Larisa Kurkina
- Agnieszka Pachałko
- Eimear Quinn
- Eric Stokes
Whose famous birthday is on December 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 18th:
- Brad Pitt
American actor and sex icon.
- Christina Aguilera
American singer, songwriter, actress.
- Katie Holmes
American actress who made a remarkable career, was accepted in her first audition for "the ice storm" as a supporting actor.
- Steven Spielberg
American film producer and director.
- Keith Richards
British musician who founded "the rolling stones", with mick jagger, in july 1962.
- Gladys Cooper
Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.
- Ray Liotta
American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.
- Alejandro Sanz
World music singer.
- Trish Stratus
Canadian professional wrestler.
- Betty Grable
American actress, singer, and dancer.
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December 18, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 3 months old,
or 603 months and 10 days old,
or 2623 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18363 days old,
if you were born on December 18, 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 18, 1973?
There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 18, 1973.
December 18, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 18, 1973:
- Gerarda Kuiper
Gerarda Kuiper was a Dutch astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of the Solar System, including the discovery of...
- Allamah Rasheed Turabi
Indian-pakistani religious leader and philosopher (b. 1908).
- Giulio Cesare Brero
Composer dies at 64.
- Generoso Jodice
What famous deaths happened on December 18th?
Famous deaths on December 18th:
- Robert Bresson
He was a french film director who directed 14 films over 40 years.
- Chris Farley
American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.
- Gilbert Bécaud
He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...
- Virna Lisi
Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...
- Diana Lynn
Los angeles, california -- actress.
- Joseph Barbera
American cartoonist (born 1911).
- Sam Wanamaker
American actor.
- Mandy Rice-Davies
English model and actress (b. 1944)[46].
- Lilia Skala
Actress from austria/usa (ship of fools and caprice) dies at the age of 98.
- Anne Revere
Actress (national velvet), passes away from pneumonia at 87.
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December 18, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 18, 1973:
- Roman festivals - Feast of Epona (during Saturnalia)
- R.C. Saints - Gatianus of Tours
- Also see December 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Niger - Republic Day (autonomous in 1958)
- Greek Orthodox Church ? Feast of Sebastian the Martyr
Observances on December 18, 1973:
- International Migrants Day
- Arabic Language Day
December 18, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 18, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 18, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1973 was The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 18, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 18, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
- Helen Reddy - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
- Todd Rundgren - Hello It's Me
December 18, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1973 was I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 18, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 18, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gary Glitter - I Love You Love Me Love
- Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
- The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
- Alvin Stardust - My Coo-Ca-Choo
- Marie Osmond - Paper Roses
December 18, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 1973 was If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple Singers, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 18, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 18, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
- Barry White - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up
- Stevie Wonder - Living For The City
- Marvin Gaye - Come Get To This
- The Stylistics - Rockin' Roll Baby
December 18, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 18, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 18, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 18, 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:
December 18, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 18, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 18, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 18, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 18, 1973?
On December 18, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 1973?
On December 18, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 18, 1973?
On December 18, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 18th?
December 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2018 - Russian cargo vessel mv kuzma minin is stranded and is then refloated off gyllyngvase (cornwall) and brought to falmouth bay for inspection by the maritime and coastguard agency.
- 2017 - Twitter has suspended the accounts of white nationalists well-known for violating new offensive content rules.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war, aleppo offensive (november-december 2016: rebels target and set fire to several buses on their way to evacuate the ill and wounded from the besieged syrian villages al-fu'ah/kafriya.
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.