What happened on Saturday October 06, 1973?

Here's what happened on October 06, 1973:

• Yom Kippur War Begins Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, which coincided with the 10th day of Ramadan. The coordinated assault marked a significant moment in Middle Eastern conflict, catching Israel off-guard on a day of religious observance.
• Egyptian Attack Across Suez Canal At 1350 hours, Egypt launches the first attack of the Yom Kippur War, crossing the Suez Canal into Sinai to establish a strategic bridgehead. This bold military maneuver was designed to demonstrate that Israel was vulnerable and could be successfully attacked.
• Syrian Mechanized Invasion At 1405 hours, Syria attacks Israel from the east with three mechanized divisions comprising 900 tanks, predominantly Soviet T-54 and T-55 models. In the initial engagement, Israeli forces destroyed approximately 60 tanks of the Syrian 7th Infantry Division, while Syrian air defenses shot down about 23 Israeli jets.
• Syrian Commandos Seize Mount Herman Syrian helicopter-borne commandos successfully seized an Israeli stronghold atop Mount Herman near the Lebanon border, demonstrating strategic military precision in the opening stages of the Yom Kippur War.
• François Cevert Fatal Crash French Formula One driver François Cevert was tragically killed during a qualifying round prior to the U.S. Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, New York.

Events in 1973

October 06, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 06, 1973

Newspapers from Oct. 06, 1973

October 06, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 279th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 1973 can also be written as 10/6/1973 in the US and as 6/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

Famous people born on October 06, 1973:

• Ioan Gruffudd

  Ioan Gruffudd is a prominent Welsh actor known for his roles in major films like Titanic and Fantastic Four, and the critically acclaimed TV...

• Rebecca Lobo

  Rebecca Lobo is an accomplished American basketball player who won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics and played for the New York Liberty in...

• Christel Pascal-Saioni
• Anna Gomis

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on October 6th

Famous people died on October 06, 1973:

• François Cevert

  A talented French Formula One racing driver who tragically died during qualifying at Watkins Glen Grand Prix circuit in the United States.

• Margaret Wilson

  American missionary and author (b. 1882).

• Dick Laan

  Dutch actor, screenwriter, and author (b. 1894).

• Sidney Blackmer

  Actor, love crazy, dies from cancer at the age of 58.

• Poul Preben Jørgensen
• Giuseppe Becce

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on October 6th

October 06, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1973 was Half-Breed by Cher, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. Cher - Half-Breed
2. Paul Simon - Loves Me Like A Rock
3. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
4. Grand Funk - We're An American Band
5. Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground

October 06, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. Simon Park Orchestra - Eye Level
2. David Cassidy - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
3. Slade - My Friend Stan
4. The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
5. Ike & Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits

October 06, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 1973 was Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
2. Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
4. Jackson 5 - Get It Together
5. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

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October 06, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 06, 1973 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 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 06, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 03:31 pm and setting at 02:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Oct 12, 1973.

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Someone born on October 06, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 17 days old,

or 2689 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18827 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 06, 1973?

There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 06, 1973.

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