What happened on Saturday August 04, 1973?

About August 4th, 1973, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Justicialist Party officially nominated former Argentine president Juan Perón and his wife Isabel Perón as candidates for President and Vice President, respectively. This nomination was a significant political event in preparation for the upcoming September 23 presidential election, marking a potential return to power for Perón after years of exile.
  • Day of the week: August 4th, 1973 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: The Morning After by Maureen McGovern
  • #1 UK song: I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter
  • Popular movie: Amarcord directed by Federico Fellini

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August 04, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 1973:

  • Juan Perón's Presidential Nomination in Argentina The Justicialist Party officially nominated former Argentine president Juan Perón and his wife Isabel Perón as candidates for President and Vice President, respectively. This nomination was a significant political event in preparation for the upcoming September 23 presidential election, marking a potential return to power for Perón after years of exile.
  • Pekan Olahraga Nasional Games in Jakarta The Pekan Olahraga Nasional Games commenced in Jakarta, Indonesia. This national sporting event was a major showcase of athletic talent and national pride, bringing together athletes from various regions of Indonesia to compete in multiple sports disciplines.
  • Death of Jazz Guitarist Eddie Condon Eddie Condon, a renowned jazz guitarist famous for his influential work on 'Eddie Condon's Floor Show', passed away at the age of 68. Condon was a significant figure in the Chicago-style jazz movement and helped popularize jazz music in the mid-20th century.
  • Death of Film Producer Sam Katzman Sam Katzman, a prolific American film producer renowned for his successful low-budget movies, died at the age of 72. Katzman was known for his cost-effective production techniques and contributions to various film genres, including B-movies, serials, and early rock and roll films.

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August 04, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 04, 1973?


August 04, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 216th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1973 can also be written as 8/4/1973 in the US and as 4/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 04, 1973?


Famous people born on August 04, 1973:

  • Michael Ealy

    Prominent African American actor known for roles in films and television series like 'Think Like a Man', 'About Last Night', and 'Sleeper...

  • Stephen Graham

    Acclaimed British actor known for powerful performances in films like 'Snatch', 'This Is England', and TV series such as 'Boardwalk Empire'.

  • Thierry Thulliez

    Accomplished French jockey who had an exceptional year in 1999, winning 72 races and demonstrating significant skill in horse racing.

  • Eva Amaral

    Prominent Spanish singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for her work with the band Amaral, a significant figure in Spanish indie rock.

  • Taj Jackson

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August 04, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 04, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1973 was The Morning After by Maureen McGovern, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

  1. - The Morning After youtube
  2. - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown youtube
  3. - Live And Let Die youtube
  4. - Smoke On The Water youtube
  5. - Yesterday Once More youtube

August 04, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

  1. - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) youtube
  2. - Yesterday Once More youtube
  3. - Welcome Home youtube
  4. - Young Love youtube
  5. - 48 Crash youtube

August 04, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1973 was Angel by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

  1. - Angel
  2. - Are You Man Enough
  3. - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
  4. - Here I Am Come & Take Me
  5. - Touch Me In The Morning youtube
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August 04, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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August 04, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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August 04, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 August 04, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:34 pm and setting at 10:57 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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How old is someone born on August 04, 1973?


Someone born on August 04, 1973 is:

51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 19 days old,

or 2698 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18890 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1973?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 04, 1973.

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