Saturday August 18, 1973: on this day
About August 18th, 1973, in brief:
- Historical events: Gene Krupa, drummer, plays for final time with Benny Goodman Quartet
- Day of the week: August 18th, 1973 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Robert Redford, Mae West
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross
- #1 UK song: I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter
- Popular movie: Enter the Dragon directed by Robert Clouse
More about August 18th, 1973? See below for more news and curiosities on August 18th, 1973.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 18, 1973?
- August 18, 1973: What happened on that day?
- August 18, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 18, 1973?
- How old is someone born on August 18, 1973?
- August 18, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 18, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- August 18, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 18, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 18, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 18, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 18, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on August 18, 1973?
What day of the week was August 18, 1973?
August 18, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 230th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 18, 1973 can also be written as 8/18/1973 in the US and as 18/8/1973 in UK and Europe.
August 18, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 18, 1973:
- Gene krupa, drummer, plays for final time with benny goodman quartet
- Aeroflot flight a-13 crashes after takeoff from baku-bina international airport in azerbaijan, killing 56 people and injuring eight.
August 18, 1973: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 18, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 18, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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August 18, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 18, 1973 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 18, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 12:05 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 18, 1973?
Famous people born on August 18, 1973:
- Tambi Okwuosa
Tambi Okwuosa is a Nigerian businessman and the founder of the logistics company Kobo360.
- Benedicto Gutierrez
Benedicto Gutierrez is a highly sought-after business consultant who has helped numerous companies achieve their strategic goals.
- Kreig Wilkins
Kreig Wilkins is a renowned business consultant who has helped numerous companies achieve their growth and profitability goals.
- Carmen Serano
American actress.
- Clarence Benford
Nfl tight end (seattle seahawks).
- Victoria Coren
British presenter, writer and poker player.
- Paulo Schroeber
Brazilian guitarist (almah, astafix) (d. 2014.
- Alex Pijper
Dutch soccer player (fc groningen).
- Luke Fickell
Defensive tackle (new orleans saints).
- Daniel Hope
Musician.
- Olivier Bokern
- Geppi Cucciari
- Tomaž Žemva
- Martin Prohászka
- Gabriel Naddaf
Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:
- Robert Redford
American actor, director, environmental activist.
- Mae West
Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...
- Kaitlin Olson
Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...
- Patrick Swayze
American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.
- Edward Norton
American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.
- Andy Samberg
Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...
- Alex Honnold
Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...
- Christian Slater
Christian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.
- Roman Polanski
French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".
- Madeleine Stowe
Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...
How old is someone born on August 18, 1973?
Someone born on August 18, 1973 is:
50 years 9 months old,
or 609 months and 18 days old,
or 2650 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18554 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1973?
There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 18, 1973.
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August 18, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 1973:
- François Bonlieu
- Axel Janse
What famous deaths happened on August 18th?
Famous deaths on August 18th:
- Persis Khambatta
East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
- Mildred Davis
Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.
- Robert Novak
American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).
- Ben Cross
English stage and film actor (b. 1947).
- John Kerr
18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).
- Beverly Bayne
Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.
- Kafi Annan
Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Brigitt Haque
Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.
- Walter Chrysler
American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.
- Tola Rotimi
Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.
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August 18, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 18, 1973:
- RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
- Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
August 18, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 18, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 18, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1973 was Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 18, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
- Wings - Live And Let Die
- Stories - Brother Louie
- Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
August 18, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 18, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. 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 18, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 18, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 18, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
- Aretha Franklin - Angel
- Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
- Four Tops - Are You Man Enough
August 18, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 18, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 18, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
August 18, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 18, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 18, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 18, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 18, 1973?
On August 18, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1973?
On August 18, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 18, 1973?
On August 18, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 18th?
August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
- 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.
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.