Monday December 03, 1973: on this day

December 03, 1973 was the 337th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 03, 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 03, 1973, who was born and died on December 03, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 03, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Top Of The World by Carpenters), movies (e.g. Fantastic Planet, directed by René Laloux), 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 3rd, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 03, 1973?


December 03, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 337th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 03, 1973 can also be written as 12/3/1973 in the US and as 3/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 03, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

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December 03, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 03, 1973:

  • Pioneer 10 passes jupiter (1st fly-by of an outer planet) [dec 4-gmt]
  • Pioneer program: pioneer 10 sends back the first close-up images of jupiter.

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December 03, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Miami Dolphins : 26 - 30
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December 03, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 3rd 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 03, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 03, 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 3rd, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 03, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 03, 1973 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 03, 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 03, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 12:16 pm and setting at 12:50 am.

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 03, 1973?


Famous people born on December 03, 1973:

  • Holly Marie Combs
    Holly Marie Combs

    American actress.

  • Bruno Campos
    Bruno Campos

    Brazilian-american actor and lawyer.

  • Kathy Freeman

    Kathy Freeman is an Australian former sprinter who won gold in the 400 meters at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

  • Charl Willoughby

    South african cricketer.

  • MC Frontalot

    Damian hess is an american rapper.

  • Andrew McNally

    Australian baseball pitcher (olympics 1996).

  • Super Crazy

    Mexican professional wrestler.

  • Sammy Leung

    Hong kong actor and singer.

  • Brian Loyd

    Lynwood (california) -- baseball catcher (1996 olympics-bronze medalist).

  • Monica Seles

    Athlete.

  • Holly Combs

    Tv actress.

  • Amy Millan
  • Giovanni D'Innocenzo
  • Daniela Biamonte
  • Enrico Dell'Amore
  • Boris Gorenc

Whose famous birthday is on December 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 3rd:

  • Maria Callas
    Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer.

  • Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore

    American actress with auburn hair and pre-raphaelite features.

  • Amanda Seyfried
    Amanda Seyfried

    Amanda Seyfried is a well-known actress known for her roles in movies like 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Les Misérables'.

  • Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah

    Daryl Hannah is a well-known actress who starred in films like 'Blade Runner' and 'Splash'.

  • Farha Naaz
    Farha Naaz

    Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Hindi and Bhojpuri films.

  • Anna Chlumsky
    Anna Chlumsky

    Movie actress.

  • Michael Angarano
    Michael Angarano

    American actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Andy Williams
    Andy Williams

    American singer and musician.

  • Daniel Bedingfield
    Daniel Bedingfield

    New zealand-english singer-songwriter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 3rd

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December 03, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 4 months old,

or 604 months and 24 days old,

or 2629 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18408 days old,

if you were born on December 03, 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 03, 1973?

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 03, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 03, 1973.

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December 03, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 03, 1973:

  • Emile Christian

    American trombonist, cornet player, and composer (b. 1895).

  • Adolfo Ruiz Cortines

    President of mexico, 1952-1958 (b. 1889).

  • Aleardo Ward
  • József Darvas

What famous deaths happened on December 3rd?

Famous deaths on December 3rd:

  • Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn

    American actress known for her comic timing and fey delivery of comedy roles.

  • Glenn Quinn
    Glenn Quinn

    Irish-american actor (b. 1970).

  • Jozsef Attila

    Renowned Hungarian poet and one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century.

  • Journe Renoir

    Journe Renoir was a renowned French Impressionist painter known for his vibrant, colorful paintings of everyday life.

  • Briggston Brown

    Renowned painter known for surrealistic landscapes.

  • Senovia Lopez

    Influential painter known for her vibrant and emotive abstract artworks.

  • Jaan Tõnisson

    Estonian statesman and prime minister, a prominent figure in the Estonian independence movement.

  • Luxe Renoir

    A French Impressionist painter renowned for his vibrant, sensual depictions of the human figure and everyday scenes.

  • Haliyah Evans

    Acclaimed novelist whose works captured the human experience.

  • Phenyx Wilde

    Celebrated for their groundbreaking plays that challenged societal norms.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 3rd

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December 03, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 03, 1973:

  • International Day of Disabled Persons - [1]
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Francis Xavier; also Saint Birinus

Observances on December 03, 1973:

  • International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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December 03, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 03, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 3rd and December 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 03, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 03, 1973 was Top Of The World by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 03, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 03, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Top Of The World
  2. - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
  3. - The Most Beautiful Girl
  4. - Just You 'N' Me
  5. - Photograph

December 03, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 03, 1973 was I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 03, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 03, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. 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 03, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 03, 1973 was If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple Singers, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 03, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 03, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
  2. - Cheaper To Keep Her
  3. - The Love I Lost (Part 1)
  4. - Rockin' Roll Baby
  5. - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up

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December 03, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 03, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fantastic Planet

Fantastic Planet

Release year: 1973

Directed by: René Laloux

Starring: Barry Bostwick, Jennifer Drake, Eric Baugin, Jean Topart

Country: United States of America

The Last Detail

The Last Detail

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Hal Ashby

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Otis Young, Clifton James

Country: United States of America

My Name is Nobody

My Name is Nobody

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Tonino Valerii

Starring: Terence Hill, Henry Fonda, Jean Martin, R.G. Armstrong

Country: United States of America

The Three Musketeers

The Three Musketeers

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Richard Chamberlain, Michael York

Country: United States of America

The Seven-Ups

The Seven-Ups

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Philip D'Antoni

Starring: Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Victor Arnold, Jerry Leon

December 03, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 03, 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 03, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 03, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The First Deadly Sin

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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.

Real Lace by Stephen Birmingham

Real Lace

By:

Amazing true stories about the Irish in America, including their incredible rise from urban poverty and the powerful dynasties that they created. Author Stephen Birmingham chronicled the rise to prominence of Jewish immigrants.

Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke'S America

By:

It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.

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 …

December 03, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 03, 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 03, 1973?

On December 03, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 03, 1973?

On December 03, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 03, 1973?

On December 03, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 3rd?

December 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Qatar announces it will be withdrawing from opec beginning january 2019, following almost 60 years of membership. this is to allow the country to concentrate on natural gas production.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: battle of sana'a 2017: royal saudi air force bombs houthi positions south of sana'a to support ali abdullah saleh, general people's congress.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). seven insurgents were killed in clashes in northern somalia.

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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.

Monday December 3, 1973