What happened on Sunday August 05, 1973?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1973:

• Houston Mass Murders Revelation The death of Dean Corll led to the shocking discovery of the Houston Mass Murders, revealing that 28 young boys had been killed by Corll and his accomplices, one of the most notorious serial killing cases in American history.
• Kim Dae-Jung Kidnapping Incident South Korean opposition politician Kim Dae-Jung was kidnapped in Tokyo by agents of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA), a dramatic event highlighting the political repression in South Korea during the authoritarian regime.
• Athens Airport Terrorist Attack Black September terrorists launched a violent attack at Athens International Airport, opening fire and causing significant casualties. The incident resulted in 3 fatalities and 55 injuries, highlighting the ongoing tensions and terrorist activities in the early 1970s.
• Soviet Mars 6 Space Probe Launch The Soviet Union launched the Mars 6 space probe from the Baikonur Cosmodrome as part of its ongoing Mars exploration program. This mission was a significant step in the Soviet space program's efforts to study the Red Planet during the Space Race era.
• Phil Niekro's No-Hitter Baseball Game Atlanta Braves pitcher Phil Niekro achieved a remarkable no-hitter against the San Diego Padres, winning the game 9-0 and showcasing his exceptional pitching skills.
• Judy Rankin Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Judy Rankin secured victory at the LPGA Pabst Ladies Golf Classic, demonstrating her skill and contributing to women's sports visibility in the 1970s.

Events in 1973

August 05, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 05, 1973

Newspapers from Aug. 05, 1973

August 05, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 217th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1973 can also be written as 8/5/1973 in the US and as 5/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1973:

• Mohamed Dia

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on August 5th

August 05, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1973 was The Morning After by Maureen McGovern, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
2. Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
3. Wings - Live And Let Die
4. Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water
5. Carpenters - Yesterday Once More

August 05, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 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. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
2. The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
3. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
4. Donny Osmond - Young Love
5. Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash

August 05, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1973 was Angel by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Angel
2. Four Tops - Are You Man Enough
3. Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
4. Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
5. Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 05, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:37 pm and setting at 11:30 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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Your place in the Universe on August 05, 1973

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Someone born on August 05, 1973 is:

51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 18 days old,

or 2698 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18889 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1973?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 05, 1973.

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