Saturday December 01, 1973: on this day

December 01, 1973 was the 335th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 01, 1973 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 01, 1973, who was born and died on December 01, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Top Of The World by Carpenters), movies (e.g. Serpico, directed by Sidney Lumet), TV series (e.g. Don Blech Und Der Goldene Junker) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 1st, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 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

history

December 01, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 01, 1973:

  • Jack nicklaus becomes first golfer to earn $2 million in a year.
  • Jan ferraris wins lpga-japan golf classic.
  • Stan stasiak beats pedro morales in philadelphia, to become wwf champion.
  • Papua new guinea gains self government from australia.

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


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

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 01, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

41%

The moon phase on December 01, 1973 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on December 01, 1973?


Famous people born on December 01, 1973:

  • Alyria Emerson

    Alyria Emerson is an acclaimed American short story writer known for her vivid, character-driven narratives.

  • Lenya Kravitz

    Lenya Kravitz is a South African businesswoman and the co-founder of the e-commerce platform Takealot.

  • Mclain Donovan

    Mclain Donovan is a business consultant who has advised several high-profile companies on strategy and operations.

  • Steve Gibb

    British-american family, first child of linda and barry gibb.

  • Adeya Ajayi

    Adeya Ajayi is a Nigerian politician who has served as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

  • Eric Thomas in Chartage

    Texas; 400-metre hurdler.

  • Mia Farrance in Melbourne

    Victoria, australia; canoeist (olympics-1996).

  • Jon Theodore

    American drummer (one day as a lion, the mars volta and gold).

  • Rania Youssef
  • Paola Cambiaghi
  • Andrea Bertolini
  • Carlos Bossio
  • Lombardo Boyar
  • Fausto Cerentin
  • Giada Gallina
  • Akiko Nakagawa
  • Sigurður Ragnar Eyjólfsson
  • Stephen Thadius «Steve» Crompton Gibb

Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:

  • Woody Allen
    Woody Allen

    American comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.

  • Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman

    American comedian, writer, producer, actress.

  • Zoë Kravitz
    Zoë Kravitz

    American actress, singer, and model.

  • Alain Bashung
    Alain Bashung

    French comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).

  • Bette Midler
    Bette Midler

    American actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.

  • Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor

    American actor and comedian.

  • Edouard Baer
    Edouard Baer

    French television presenter, actor, and film director.

  • Janelle Monáe
    Janelle Monáe

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.

  • Charlene Tilton
    Charlene Tilton

    American actress and singer.

  • John Densmore
    John Densmore

    American drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 1st

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December 01, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 4 months old,

or 604 months and 25 days old,

or 2629 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18409 days old,

if you were born on December 01, 1973.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.

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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December 01, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 01, 1973:

  • David Ben-Gurion

    Israeli politician.

  • Bruno Brivonesi
  • Willem Hesselink
  • David Ben Gourion (דָּוִד בֶּן-גּוּרִיּוֹן)

What famous deaths happened on December 1st?

Famous deaths on December 1st:

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

  • Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict

    American actor (born 1938).

  • Ken Berry
    Ken Berry

    American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).

  • Milferd Bolton

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Jarry Haldane

    Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Hriday Ram Shenoy

    Indian politician and freedom fighter.

  • Mclaren Stewart

    Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 1st

holidays

December 01, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 01, 1973:

  • Iceland
  • Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
  • Feast day of St Eligius
  • Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
  • Angola's Pioneers' Day
  • World AIDS Day
  • Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
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December 01, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 01, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 26th and December 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 01, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 01, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Top Of The World
  2. - Photograph
  3. - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
  4. - Space Race
  5. - 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.

December 01, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 01, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love You Love Me Love
  2. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  3. - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
  4. - My Coo-Ca-Choo
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

December 01, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 01, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Love I Lost (Part 1)
  2. - Cheaper To Keep Her
  3. - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
  4. - You're A Special Part Of Me
  5. - Space Race

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December 01, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 01, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Serpico

Serpico

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire

Country: United States of America

The Wicker Man

The Wicker Man

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Robin Hardy

Starring: Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Diane Cilento, Britt Ekland

Country: United States of America

Salut l'artiste

Salut l'artiste

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Yves Robert

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Françoise Fabian, Jean Rochefort, Evelyne Buyle

Baba Yaga

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

The Holy Mountain

The Holy Mountain

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Arnold Fanck

December 01, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 01, 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:

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Release year: 1973

Shaft

Shaft

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Singleton

Casshan

Casshan

Release year: 1973

Written by:

Directed by: Takao Koyama

Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa

Country: Japan

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Adam's Rib

Adam's Rib

Release year: 1973

Directed by: George Cukor

December 01, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 01, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Onion Field by Joseph Wambaugh

The Onion Field

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This is the terrifyingly true story about two young cops who are robbed by two young men. Their separate fates collide on March 19, in an unusual execution in deserted Los Angeles.

Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson

Portrait Of A Marriage

By:

Vita Sackville West, novelist, poet and biographer is most well-known as Virginia Woolf's friend, who made her an androgynous time-traveler at Orlando.

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 …

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

The Honorary Consul

By:

Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.

The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The First Deadly Sin

By:

The first novel in Lawrence Sanders’s bestseller Deadly Sins series features Edward Delaney, a New York cop who chases a serial killer equipped with a mysterious weapon. Edward is the Captain of the New York Police Department.

December 01, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 01, 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 December 01, 1973?

On December 01, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1973?

On December 01, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 01, 1973?

On December 01, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 1st?

December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of December. 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 December 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
  • 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
  • 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.

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history

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 December 1973?

December 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1973 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 1, 1973