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October 02, 1973 was the 275th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 02, 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 October 02, 1973, who was born and died on October 02, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Half-Breed by Cher), movies (e.g. Badlands, directed by Terrence Malick), TV series (e.g. Shaft) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 02, 1973?
- October 02, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 02, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 02, 1973?
- October 02, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 02, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- October 02, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 02, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- October 02, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 02, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 02, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 02, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 02, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on October 02, 1973?
What day of the week was October 02, 1973?
October 02, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 275th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 02, 1973 can also be written as 10/2/1973 in the US and as 2/10/1973 in UK and Europe.
October 02, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 02, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 02, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 02, 1973 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 October 02, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:00 pm and setting at 10:17 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Oct 12, 1973.
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Who was born on October 02, 1973?
Famous people born on October 02, 1973:
![Efren Ramirez]()
Efren RamirezAmerican producer and actor.
- Melisssa Harris-Perry
Political commentator and former host of a popular news show focusing on social justice issues.
- Andriy Danylko
Andriy Danylko is a Ukrainian comedian and singer, best known for his drag persona Verka Serduchka.
- Lene Nystrom
Lene nystrom is a norwegian pop singer best known as the lead vocalist of the pop group aqua, famous for hits like 'barbie girl' and 'doctor...
- DeShaun Holton
Deshaun holton, also known as proof, was a rapper known for being a member of the hip-hop group d12 and for his close friendship with...
- Tara Moss
Australian author and former model.
- Scott Schoeneweis
American baseball player.
- Christian Borle
Actor.
- Dalida Chammai
Miss lebanon universe (1997).
- Verka Serduchka
Ukrainian comedian and singer.
- Maria Wetterstrand
Swedish politician.
- Lene Nystr?m Rasted
Norwegian singer (aqua).
- Devin Nunes
Politician.
- Bret Hudson
Nsw, australia -- gymnast (1996 olympics).
- Frank Delay
French actor.
- Proof
American rapper and actor (d12) (d. 2006).
Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:
![Avery Brooks]()
Avery BrooksAvery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...
![Ayumi Hamasaki]()
Ayumi HamasakiProducer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.
![Graham Greene]()
Graham GreeneBritish travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.
![Maribel Verdú]()
Maribel VerdúSpanish singer and actress.
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Lew Temple]()
Lew TempleAmerican actor.
![Tara Barr]()
Tara BarrAmerican actress.
![Jurnee Smollett-Bell]()
Jurnee Smollett-BellJurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...
![Lorraine Bracco]()
Lorraine BraccoLorraine bracco is an american actress and producer best known for her roles in the sopranos and goodfellas.
October 02, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 6 months old,
or 606 months and 22 days old,
or 2638 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18467 days old,
if you were born on October 02, 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 October 02, 1973?
There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 02, 1973.
October 02, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 02, 1973:
- Paul Hartman
San francisco, california -- actor (bert-petticoat junction).
- Paavo Nurmi
Finnish runner (b. 1897).
- Paavo "Flying Finn" Nurmi
Who dies at 76 after winning 6 olympic gold medals.
- Aurelio Bertiglia
- Juan Antonio Scasso
What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?
Famous deaths on October 2nd:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Rock Hudson]()
Rock HudsonAmerican actor.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Gene Autry]()
Gene AutryAmerican singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.
![George Grizzard]()
George GrizzardAmerican actor, who started his stage career in 1945.
![Tamara Dobson]()
Tamara DobsonAmerican actress (born 1947).
![Nipsey Russell]()
Nipsey RussellAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2005).
![George Bancroft]()
George BancroftAmerican historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.
- Marchel Duchamp
French-American painter and sculptor associated with the Dadaist and Surrealist movements.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd
October 02, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 02, 1973:
- Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
- World Farm Animal Day
- Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
- Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
- French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)
Observances on October 02, 1973:
- World Habitat Day
- International Day of Non-Violence
October 02, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 02, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 1st and October 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 02, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1973 was Half-Breed by Cher, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 02, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cher - Half-Breed
- Paul Simon - Loves Me Like A Rock
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Grand Funk - We're An American Band
- Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
October 02, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 02, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Simon Park Orchestra - Eye Level
- David Cassidy - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
- Slade - My Friend Stan
- The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
- Ike & Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits
October 02, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1973 was Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 02, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 02, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
- Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
- Jackson 5 - Get It Together
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
October 02, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 02, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Badlands
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Terrence Malick
Starring: Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates, Ramon Bieri
Country: United States of America
Mean Streets
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, David Proval, Amy Robinson
Country: United States of America
Don't Look Now
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Nicolas Roeg
Starring: Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Hilary Mason, Clelia Matania
Country: United States of America
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 Final Programme
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Robert Fuest
October 02, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 02, 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:
Shaft
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John Singleton
Casshan
Release year: 1973
Written by: Tatsuo Yoshida
Directed by: Takao Koyama
Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa
Country: Japan
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Adam's Rib
Release year: 1973
Directed by: George Cukor
October 02, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 02, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Facing The Lions
By: Tom Wicker
Rich Morgan, Washington bureau chief of a major national newspaper fly south to attend Senator Hunt Anderson's funeral. To bring together the many threads of love, trust, and betrayal that were involved in this tragedy,
In One Era And Out The Other
By: Sam Levenson
Sam Levenson, a beloved humorist and author, finds that his old worldviews don’t match the new one. Levenson was the youngest of eight children born to a large Jewish immigrant family.
Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution
By: Dr. Robert Atkins
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
The Joy Of Sex
By: Alex Comfort
The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.
October 02, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 02, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
TREK73
Lemonade Stand
Gotcha
Lunar Lander
Who was the US President on October 02, 1973?
On October 02, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1973?
On October 02, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 02, 1973?
On October 02, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 2nd?
October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
- 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
- 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.
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 October 1973?
October 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
