Wednesday July 11, 1973: on this day

About July 11th, 1973, in brief:

  • Historical events: Brazilian Boeing 707 crashes near Paris, 122 killed
  • Day of the week: July 11th, 1973 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Lil' Kim, Alessia Cara
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Will It Go Round In Circles by Billy Preston
  • #1 UK song: Welcome Home by Peters & Lee
  • Popular movie: A Brief Vacation directed by Vittorio De Sica

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What day of the week was July 11, 1973?


July 11, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 192nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 11, 1973 can also be written as 7/11/1973 in the US and as 11/7/1973 in UK and Europe.

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July 11, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 11, 1973:

  • Brazilian boeing 707 crashes near paris, 122 killed
  • Varig flight 820, operated by a boeing 707 crashes near paris on approach to orly airport, killing 123 of the 134 on-board.
  • Varig flight 820 crashes near orly, france 123 are killed.
  • Varig flight 820 crashes near paris on approach to orly airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. in response, the faa bans smoking in airplane lavatories.

July 11, 1973: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 11, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 11th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 11, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 11, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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July 11, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 11, 1973 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 11, 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 July 11, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:42 pm and setting at 02:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jul 15, 1973.

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Who was born on July 11, 1973?


Famous people born on July 11, 1973:

  • Reford Evans

    Former professional footballer known for his skills as a midfielder.

  • Konstantinos Kenteris

    Greek athlete.

  • Christine Monge

    San francisco, california -- female pitcher (colo silver bullets).

  • Andrew Bird

    American musician.

  • Nathan Sawaya

    Artist.

  • Albert Guardado Jr

    Redlands, california -- light flyweight boxer (1996 olympics).

Whose famous birthday is on July 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 11th:

  • Lil' Kim
    Lil' Kim

    Lil' kim is a rapper and songwriter known for her provocative lyrics and fashion sense, and for being a prominent figure in the 1990s...

  • Alessia Cara
    Alessia Cara

    Alessia cara is a canadian r&b singer known for her hit songs 'here' and 'scars to your beautiful'.

  • Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner

    Russian-american actor.

  • David Henrie
    David Henrie

    David henrie is an american actor known for his role as justin russo on the disney channel series wizards of waverly place.

  • Justin Chambers
    Justin Chambers

    Justin chambers is an american actor best known for his role as dr.

  • Sela Ward
    Sela Ward

    Sela Ward is an actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Sisters' and 'CSI: NY'.

  • Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.

  • Greg Grunberg
    Greg Grunberg

    American producer and actor.

  • Connor Paolo
    Connor Paolo

    American actor.

  • Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

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How old is someone born on July 11, 1973?


Someone born on July 11, 1973 is:

50 years 10 months old,

or 610 months and 24 days old,

or 2655 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18591 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 11, 1973?

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 11th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 11, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 11, 1973.

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July 11, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 11, 1973:

  • Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan

    American bullfighter.

  • Alexander Vasilyevich Mosolov

    Russian composer (zavod) dies at 72.

  • Alexandre Mossolov (Александр Васильевич Мосолов)
  • José Baxter (33)
  • Adrián Viudes y Guirao
  • Alexander Mosolov

What famous deaths happened on July 11th?

Famous deaths on July 11th:

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

  • Renée Saint-Cyr
    Renée Saint-Cyr

    Renée saint-cyr was a french actress known for her work in french cinema during the mid-20th century.

  • Frances Langford
    Frances Langford

    Lakeland, florida -- singer (armed forces hour, star time).

  • Galileah Gershwin

    Gershwin was an American composer and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American music.

  • Larance Olivier

    Larance Olivier was a renowned British actor and director who is considered one of the greatest actors of the 20th century.

  • George Gershwin

    American composer.

  • John Field

    Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum field theory.

  • Hurshell Haffner

    Renowned poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

  • Milan Kundera

    Milan Kundera is a renowned Czech-born French writer and philosopher, known for his novels exploring the human condition and the...

  • Leiby Kletzky

    Young basketball prodigy who tragically passed away at a young age.

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July 11, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 11, 1973:

  • Mongolia - Naadam Holiday
  • Feast Day of Saint Benedict (founder of the Benedictine Order)
  • United States: Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven (most locations do this - get a free 7.11oz Slurpee on 7-11).
  • Bonfire night in Northern Ireland, precursor to The_Twelfth
  • Feast Day of Saint Olga (first Russian Saint)
  • United Nations - World Population Day
  • Ireland - National Day of Commemoration held on nearest Sunday to this date (see Irish calendar).
  • China - China National Maritime Day
  • Flanders, region in Belgium (not a public holiday) - Flemish Day (1302 Battle of the Golden Spurs)

Observances on July 11, 1973:

  • World Population Day
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July 11, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 11, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 9th and July 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 11, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 11, 1973 was Will It Go Round In Circles by Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

July 11, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 11, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 9th and July 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Will It Go Round In Circles
  2. - Kodachrome
  3. - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
  4. - Shambala
  5. - Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)

July 11, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 11, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

July 11, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 11, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 9th and July 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Welcome Home
  2. - Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me
  3. - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
  4. - Life On Mars
  5. - Alright Alright Alright

July 11, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 11, 1973 was Doing It To Death by Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

July 11, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 11, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 9th and July 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Doing It To Death
  2. - Time To Get Down
  3. - There's No Me Without You
  4. - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
  5. - Hey You! Get Off My Mountain

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July 11, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 11, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Brief Vacation

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Vittorio De Sica

Starring: Florinda Bolkan, Renato Salvatori, Daniel Quenaud, José María Prada

Lady Ice

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Tom Gries

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Jennifer O'Neill, Robert Duvall, Patrick Magee

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

Cleopatra Jones

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jack Starrett

Treasure Island

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Hal Sutherland

Starring: Richard Dawson, Davy Jones, Dal McKennon, Larry D. Mann

July 11, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 11, 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

Praise the Lord

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue

Cheri

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Stephen Frears

July 11, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 11, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Facing The Lions by Tom Wicker

Facing The Lions

By:

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,

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

By:

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

Evening In Byzantium by Irwin Shaw

Evening In Byzantium

By:

One of Irwin Shaw’s most memorable heroes fights to resurrect a declining career against a tough cast, whiskey and old memories Jesse Crain was created for Cannes.

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.

Laughing All The Way by Barbara Howar

Laughing All The Way

By:

Barbara Howar served as temporary head of Washington D.C. socialites from the 1960s to the time President Johnson warned him to calm down the parties.

July 11, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 11, 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 July 11, 1973?

On July 11, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 11, 1973?

On July 11, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 11, 1973?

On July 11, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 11th?

July 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of July. 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 July 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a car bomb attack on a funeral of a commander of the libyan national army in benghazi leaves four people dead and more than 30 others injured.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: officials say that 29 soldiers from the afghan army were killed by the taliban in an attack near kunduz. numerous militants are killed in air strikes elsewhere in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish (2015-present). according to the turkish army's overnight air strike in dargecit, eleven militants belonging to the kurdistan workers party were killed.

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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 July 1973?

July 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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