What happened on Saturday December 01, 1973?

Here's what happened on December 01, 1973:

• Papua New Guinea Gains Self-Government from Australia Papua New Guinea was granted self-government by Australia in a significant step towards national independence. The transition occurred without formal ceremonies due to potential security risks from anti-independence groups. At 10:00 a.m. in Port Moresby, Australian administrator Les Johnson officially administered the oath of office to Chief Minister Michael Somare, marking a pivotal moment in the country's decolonization process.
• Historic Boxing Match Challenges Apartheid Racial Barriers Bob Foster of the United States made history by becoming the first black boxer to defeat a white challenger in a bout in South Africa, directly challenging the country's strict racial segregation under apartheid laws. This sporting event was a symbolic moment of resistance against systemic racial discrimination.
• Bangladesh Announces Prisoner Amnesty Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, president of Bangladesh, announced a comprehensive amnesty for 36,400 prisoners who had been accused of collaboration during the Bangladesh Liberation War and the Bangladesh genocide. This gesture was a significant step towards national reconciliation following the traumatic conflict.
• Jack Nicklaus Reaches Major Golf Milestone Professional golfer Jack Nicklaus became the first golfer to earn $2 million in a single year, marking a significant financial achievement in professional sports and highlighting the growing economic potential of golf.
• Stan Stasiak Becomes WWF Champion Stan Stasiak defeated Pedro Morales in Philadelphia to become the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) champion, adding another chapter to the professional wrestling narrative of the early 1970s.
• Jan Ferraris Wins LPGA-Japan Golf Classic Jan Ferraris secured victory in the LPGA-Japan Golf Classic, contributing to the international recognition of women's professional golf.

Events in 1973

December 01, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 01, 1973

Newspapers from Dec. 01, 1973

December 01, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 335th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1973 can also be written as 12/1/1973 in the US and as 1/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

Famous people born on December 01, 1973:

• Steve Gibb

  Steve Gibb is a musician and singer-songwriter, known as the first child of Linda and Barry Gibb from the famous Bee Gees family.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on December 1st

Famous people died on December 01, 1973:

• David Ben-Gurion

  Israeli politician.

• Bruno Brivonesi
• Willem Hesselink

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on December 1st

December 01, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1973 was Top Of The World by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Carpenters - Top Of The World
2. Ringo Starr - Photograph
3. Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
4. Billy Preston - Space Race
5. Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)

December 01, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1973 was I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Gary Glitter - I Love You Love Me Love
2. Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
3. The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
4. Alvin Stardust - My Coo-Ca-Choo
5. Marie Osmond - Paper Roses

December 01, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1973 was The Love I Lost (Part 1) by Harold Melvin, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Harold Melvin - The Love I Lost (Part 1)
2. Johnnie Taylor - Cheaper To Keep Her
3. The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
4. Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye - You're A Special Part Of Me
5. Billy Preston - Space Race

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 01, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 01, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 December 01, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 10:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 10, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Dec 10, 1973.

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Someone born on December 01, 1973 is:

51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 13 days old,

or 2684 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18792 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 1973?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 01, 1973.

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