Saturday July 28, 1973: on this day

About July 28th, 1973, in brief:

  • Historical events: Summer Jam at Watkins Glen: Nearly 600,000 people attend a rock festival at the Watkins Glen International Raceway.
  • Day of the week: July 28th, 1973 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Georgia Engel, Dulquer Salmaan
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce
  • #1 UK song: Welcome Home by Peters & Lee
  • Popular movie: American Graffiti directed by George Lucas

More about July 28th, 1973? See below for more news and curiosities on July 28th, 1973.

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What day of the week was July 28, 1973?


July 28, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 209th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 28, 1973 can also be written as 7/28/1973 in the US and as 28/7/1973 in UK and Europe.

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July 28, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 28, 1973:

  • Summer jam at watkins glen: nearly 600,000 people attend a rock festival at the watkins glen international raceway.

July 28, 1973: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 28, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th 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 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 28, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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July 28, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 28, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 28, 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 28, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:16 am and setting at 08:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1973.

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Who was born on July 28, 1973?


Famous people born on July 28, 1973:

  • Crit Davis

    Renowned war correspondent reporting from conflict zones around the world.

  • Areona Wojcicki

    Areona Wojcicki is the co-founder and CEO of 23andMe, a personal genomics and biotechnology company.

  • Scott Bloom

    Manhasset, new york -- actor (keys, stuff).

  • Marc Dupré

    Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Addy Nguyen

    Editor-in-chief of a prominent news website, driving impactful storytelling.

  • Steve Staios

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Paolo Matalon

    Italian murder victim.

  • Cassandra Clare

    Author.

  • Anne Wojcicki
  • Morten Brørs
  • Illja Blyznjuk
  • Émerson Luiz Firmino
  • Simone Montedoro
  • Aya Nakahara
  • Carla Ruocco
  • Thomas Wæhler
  • Douglas Walker

Whose famous birthday is on July 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 28th:

  • Georgia Engel
    Georgia Engel

    American actress known for her roles in television sitcoms such as 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.

  • Dulquer Salmaan
    Dulquer Salmaan

    Dulquer salmaan is an indian actor known for his work in malayalam cinema and has gained popularity for his versatile performances.

  • Lori Loughlin
    Lori Loughlin

    Lori loughlin is an american actress known for her role as rebecca donaldson-katsopolis on the sitcom full house and its sequel fuller...

  • Sally Struthers
    Sally Struthers

    American actress gloria, a vacuous character in the tv series all in the family that debuted on 1/12/1971, is her most well-known role.

  • Leonor Watling
    Leonor Watling

    Spanish singer and actress (marlango).

  • Alexis Arquette
    Alexis Arquette

    American actress, musician and cabaret performer (b. 1969).

  • Francis Veber
    Francis Veber

    French screenwriter, producer, director and theater playwright.

  • Bill Bradley
    Bill Bradley

    American politician and former basketball star.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Rudy Vallee
    Rudy Vallee

    Rudy Vallee was a popular American singer and actor known for his distinctive voice and crooning style.

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How old is someone born on July 28, 1973?


Someone born on July 28, 1973 is:

50 years 10 months old,

or 610 months and 8 days old,

or 2653 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18575 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 28, 1973?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 28th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 28, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 28, 1973.

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July 28, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 28, 1973:

  • Royal Butler

    Actor dies at age 80.

  • Erwin Krüger

What famous deaths happened on July 28th?

Famous deaths on July 28th:

  • Eileen Brennan
    Eileen Brennan

    American actress, who is the daughter a doctor and actress.

  • Bernard Cribbins
    Bernard Cribbins

    British comedian actor, voice-over and tv personality.

  • Marie Dressler
    Marie Dressler

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1934).

  • Eugene Roche
    Eugene Roche

    Boston, massachusetts -- actor (foul play and slaughterhouse five).

  • Jill Esmond
    Jill Esmond

    Actress (13 women, my pal wolfe fp 1, 82).

  • Helen Traubel
    Helen Traubel

    American actress and soprano (d. 1972).

  • Joahan Sebastian Bach

    One of the greatest composers of all time, known for his masterful compositions.

  • Kyen Smith

    Inventor of a groundbreaking technology that revolutionized communication.

  • Sebasthian Bach

    Renowned composer of the Baroque period known for his compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos.

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July 28, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 28, 1973:

  • St. Celsus
  • St. Victor
  • St. Innocent
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Nazarius
  • San Marino - Fall of the Fascist Government
  • Peru - Independence Day
  • Canada - Commemoration of the deportation of the Acadians
  • St. Sampson (a bishop)
  • Faroe Islands - álavsáka Eve

Observances on July 28, 1973:

  • World Hepatitis Day [WHO]
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July 28, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 28, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 23rd and July 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 28, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 28, 1973 was Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 28, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 28, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
  2. - Yesterday Once More
  3. - Shambala
  4. - Smoke On The Water
  5. - Will It Go Round In Circles

July 28, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 28, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 28, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 28, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. 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 28, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 28, 1973 was I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 28, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 28, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
  2. - Doing It To Death
  3. - Are You Man Enough
  4. - Angel
  5. - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out

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July 28, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 28, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

American Graffiti

Release year: 1973

Directed by: George Lucas

Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith

Country: United States of America

Touki Bouki

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Djibril Diop Mambéty

Starring: Magaye Niang, Mareme Niang, Aminata Fall, Ousseynou Diop

The Last American Hero

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Lamont Johnson

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty

Badge 373

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Howard W. Koch

Starring: Robert Duvall, Verna Bloom, Henry Darrow, Eddie Egan

Teenage Tramp

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Anton Holden

Starring: Robin Lane, Alisha Fontaine, Anthony Massena, Don Jarrell

July 28, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 28, 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

July 28, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 28, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Best And The Brightest by David Halberstam

The Best And The Brightest

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"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."

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.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

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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

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

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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

July 28, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 28, 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

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Who was the US President on July 28, 1973?

On July 28, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 28, 1973?

On July 28, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 28, 1973?

On July 28, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 28th?

July 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 july 2019, kabul suicide bombing: gunfire, an explosion and more than 50 people were killed in a attack on the kabul office for vice presidential candidate amrullah salh. saleh was only slightly hurt in the attack.
  • 2018 - The ground breaking for the barack obama presidential center in jackson park (illinois) is being pushed back until all federal approvals have been completed. this won't happen until 2019.
  • 2017 - 2017 hamburg attack: a knife attack at the edeka supermarket, barmbek in hamburg leaves one person dead and four others injured. olaf scholz, the mayor of hamburg, stated that the attackers were motivated by hatred. according to reports, the attacker shouted "allahu akbar" before attacking.

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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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