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August 26, 1973 was the 238th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 26, 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 26, 1973, who was born and died on August 26, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Brother Louie by Stories), movies (e.g. High Plains Drifter, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. Der Bastian) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1973?
- August 26, 1973: What happened on that day?
- August 26, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1973?
- August 26, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 26, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 26, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1973?
What day of the week was August 26, 1973?
August 26, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 238th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1973 can also be written as 8/26/1973 in the US and as 26/8/1973 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1973:
- 10-year-old mary boitano is 1st woman to win 6.8-mile dipsea race in marin county, ca, beating a field of 1,500 runners
- David eisenhower writes his last sports column
- Sandra palmer wins lpga national jewish hospital golf open
- University of texas (arlington) is first accredited school to offer belly dancing.
August 26, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th 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 26, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 26, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1973 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:25 am and setting at 07:04 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 26, 1973?
Famous people born on August 26, 1973:
- Willman Beecher
Renowned magician known for his mind-bending illusions.
- Jeannette Bougrab
French politician and lawyer, her father was berberian muslim algerian (also known as "harki") she was the junior minister for youth and...
- Richard Evatt
English boxer (d. 2012).
- Ben Falcone
Actor.
- Barret Robbins
Nfl center (oakland raiders).
- Heini Stocker
- Charles Yohane
- Andy Muschietti
- Olena Oberemko
- Laurent Huard
- Danilo Formaggia
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
![Dylan O'Brien]()
Dylan O'BrienDylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.
![Macaulay Culkin]()
Macaulay CulkinMacaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
![Melissa McCarthy]()
Melissa McCarthyMelissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.
![Chris Pine]()
Chris PineChris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
![Keke Palmer]()
Keke PalmerKeke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...
![Evan Ross]()
Evan RossAmerican actor.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
Christopher IsherwoodBritish-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
![Michael Jeter]()
Michael JeterAmerican actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...
![Alison Steadman]()
Alison SteadmanBritish actress.
![Mike Colter]()
Mike ColterMike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
August 26, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 7 months old,
or 607 months and 24 days old,
or 2642 weeks and 5 days old,
or 18499 days old,
if you were born on August 26, 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 26, 1973?
There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 26, 1973.
August 26, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1973:
- Maurice Tillette
- Mercedes Negrón Muñoz
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
![Lon Chaney]()
Lon ChaneyAmerican actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
![Kay Francis]()
Kay FrancisKay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
![Dominick Dunne]()
Dominick DunneAmerican writer.
![Ted Knight]()
Ted KnightAmerican actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
![Ramon Zamora]()
Ramon ZamoraFilipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).
- Charles Lindbergh
American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.
- Zinaida Portnova
Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Tunis Willis
American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.
- Maurion Leeuwenhoek
Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th
August 26, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1973:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
August 26, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1973 was Brother Louie by Stories, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 26, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stories - Brother Louie
- Wings - Live And Let Die
- Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
August 26, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 26, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
- The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
- Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
- Donny Osmond - Young Love
- Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash
August 26, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 26, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 26, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. 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
- Aretha Franklin - Angel
- The Independents - Baby I've Been Missing You
August 26, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Detroit 9000
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Arthur Marks
Starring: Alex Rocco, Hari Rhodes, Vonetta McGee, Herbert Jefferson Jr.
Love Thy Neighbour
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John Robins
Starring: Jack Smethurst, Rudolph Walker, Nina Baden-Semper, Kate Williams
August 26, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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
August 26, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution
By: Dr. Robert Atkins
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 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.
The Summer Before The Dark
By: Doris Lessing
The classic novel by Nobel laureate Doris Lessing about the pivotal summer of one woman's lives is a fascinating exploration into the frightening gulf between youth age and old age.
Curse Of The Kings
By: Victoria Holt
The curse that haunted the tombs of Pharaos for centuries was a fatal one. Judith Osmond, an archaeologist and two prominent archaeologists, was certain it was the curse after their mysterious deaths.
August 26, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 26, 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 26, 1973?
On August 26, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1973?
On August 26, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1973?
On August 26, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 26th?
August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
- 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
- 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.
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.
