Monday May 14, 1973: on this day

About May 14th, 1973, in brief:

  • Historical events: Skylab launched, the first Space Station.
  • Day of the week: May 14th, 1973 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Robert Zemeckis, Miranda Cosgrove
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder
  • #1 UK song: See My Baby Jive by Wizzard
  • Popular movie: Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid directed by Sam Peckinpah

More about May 14th, 1973? See below for more news and curiosities on May 14th, 1973.

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What day of the week was May 14, 1973?


May 14, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 134th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1973 can also be written as 5/14/1973 in the US and as 14/5/1973 in UK and Europe.

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May 14, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 14, 1973:

  • Skylab launched, the first space station.
  • Gold hits record us$102.50 an ounce in london, england.
  • Us supreme court approves equal rights to females in military.
  • Skylab, the united states' first space station, is launched.

May 14, 1973: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 14, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 14, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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May 14, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 14, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 May 14, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:59 pm and setting at 04:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 17, 1973 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1973.

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Who was born on May 14, 1973?


Famous people born on May 14, 1973:

  • Wayne Chrebet

    Wayne Chrebet was an American football wide receiver who played his entire 11-year career in the National Football League (NFL) for the New...

  • Chris Cleave

    British author acclaimed for his emotionally powerful storytelling.

  • Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet

    French politician, commonly referred to as nkm.

  • Mase Walton

    American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League.

  • Natalie Appleton

    Canadian actress and singer (all saints and appleton).

  • Voshon Lenard

    American basketball player.

  • Clare Teal

    British jazz singer and radio presenter.

  • Anais Granofsky

    Anais Granofsky is a Canadian actress known for her role in the TV series 'Degrassi Junior High'.

  • Hakan Ünsal

    Turkish sportscaster and footballer.

  • Julian White

    English rugby player.

  • Fraser Nelson

    Scottish journalist.

  • Charles Hardison

    American homicide victim.

  • John Davis WLAF tight end (Amsterdam Admirals

    Tampa bay buccaneers).

  • Shanice

    American singer.

  • Eric Lewis

    Musician.

  • Shanice [Wilson] in Pittsburgh

    Pennsylvania, usa; vocalist (discovery, loving you).

  • Indira Varma
    Indira Varma
  • Ugo Mola
  • Sinéad O'Carroll

Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:

  • Robert Zemeckis
    Robert Zemeckis

    Robert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.

  • Miranda Cosgrove
    Miranda Cosgrove

    Miranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.

  • Waheeda Rehman
    Waheeda Rehman

    Waheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Sofia Coppola
    Sofia Coppola

    Sofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.

  • Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett

    Actress from australia.

  • Patrick Bruel
    Patrick Bruel

    Algerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).

  • George Lucas
    George Lucas

    American filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.

  • Tim Roth
    Tim Roth

    British actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).

  • Amber Tamblyn
    Amber Tamblyn

    American actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

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How old is someone born on May 14, 1973?


Someone born on May 14, 1973 is:

51 years and 22 days old,

or 612 months and 22 days old,

or 2664 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18650 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 14, 1973?

There are 343 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 14, 1973.

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May 14, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 14, 1973:

  • Jean Gebser

    German-polish poet, philosopher, and linguist.

  • Fritz Kachler
  • Raymond Schwartz
  • Saúl Calandra
  • Leonardo Vitetti
  • Hans Haas
  • Elmer Snowden

What famous deaths happened on May 14th?

Famous deaths on May 14th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

  • Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe

    American actor (b. 1948).

  • Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont

    American actor and director (d. 1982).

  • Enid Bennett
    Enid Bennett

    Silent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.

  • Billie Burke
    Billie Burke

    American actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.

  • Lyle Alzado
    Lyle Alzado

    Nfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.

  • Doyle Brunson

    American poker player who has been playing professionally for more than 50 years.

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May 14, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 14, 1973:

  • St. Victor and Corona
  • St. Carthach the Younger
  • DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
  • Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Paraguay - Flag Day.
  • St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
  • St. Just
  • St. Engelmer
  • St. Vincent of Lerins

Observances on May 14, 1973:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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May 14, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 14, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 14, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1973 was You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 14, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 14, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
  2. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
  3. - Little Willy
  4. - Frankenstein
  5. - Daniel

May 14, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 14, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 14, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - See My Baby Jive
  2. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
  3. - Hell Raiser
  4. - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
  5. - And I Love You So

May 14, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1973 was Leaving Me by The Independents, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 14, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 14, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Leaving Me
  2. - Pillow Talk
  3. - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
  4. - I Can Understand It
  5. - Funky Worm

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May 14, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 14, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Sam Peckinpah

Starring: James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel, Katy Jurado

Country: United States of America

The Big Feast

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Marco Ferreri

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Michel Piccoli, Philippe Noiret, Ugo Tognazzi

Country: United States of America

Emperor of the North

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine, Charles Tyner

Girls Are for Loving

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Don Schain

Starring: Cheri Caffaro, Timothy Brown, Sheila Leighton, Scott Ellsworth

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

May 14, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 14, 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:

Cheri

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Release year: 1973

May 14, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 14, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All Creatures Great And Small by James Herriot

All Creatures Great And Small

By:

This classic bestseller is multimillion-copy. Enter the magical world of James Herriot, the beloved veterinarian and his gang of funny, heartwarming, and tragic animal patients.

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.

The Implosion Conspiracy by Louis Nizer

The Implosion Conspiracy

By:

Collectible Hardcover Fiction Out of Print

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

By:

Entertainment was once a world that didn't sleep. Models, magazine editors, and pop stars all visited "vitamin doctors", to get shots that would enable them to stay awake all night, then work the next day in offices with Calderesque mobiles …

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

May 14, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 14, 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 May 14, 1973?

On May 14, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1973?

On May 14, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 14, 1973?

On May 14, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 14th?

May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of May. 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 May 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
  • 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.

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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 May 1973?

May 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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Monday May 14, 1973