What happened on Tuesday August 07, 1973?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1973:

• NBC Concludes Watergate Hearings Broadcast NBC completed its comprehensive television coverage of the pivotal Watergate hearings, which were instrumental in exposing the political scandal that ultimately led to President Richard Nixon's resignation. These televised proceedings provided unprecedented public transparency into the constitutional crisis and governmental misconduct.
• Summerland Amusement Centre Disaster A catastrophic flash fire erupted at the Summerland Amusement Centre in Douglas, Isle of Man, resulting in 50 fatalities. The multi-level recreational facility was crowded with approximately 4,000 people, including hundreds attending a rock concert, when a series of explosions triggered a devastating fire. The tragedy highlighted significant safety deficiencies in public entertainment venues.

Events in 1973

August 07, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 07, 1973

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 1973

August 07, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 219th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1973 can also be written as 8/7/1973 in the US and as 7/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

Famous people born on August 07, 1973:

• Vera Farmiga

  Vera Farmiga is an acclaimed American actress known for her powerful performances in films like 'Up in the Air' and 'The Conjuring' series.

• Ranvir Shorey

  Ranvir Shorey is a prominent Indian actor and screenwriter known for his versatile performances in independent and mainstream Bollywood...

• Zane Lowe

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on August 7th

Famous people died on August 07, 1973:

• Jack Gregory

  Former australian cricketer (born 1895).

• Régis Blachère

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1973 was The Morning After by Maureen McGovern, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

1. Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
2. Wings - Live And Let Die
3. Stories - Brother Louie
4. Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
5. Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown

August 07, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

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 07, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1973 was Angel by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th 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 07, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1973 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 03:35 pm and setting at 12:51 am.

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 07, 1973

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Someone born on August 07, 1973 is:

51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 16 days old,

or 2698 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18887 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1973?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 07, 1973.

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