What happened on Wednesday August 08, 1973?

Here's what happened on August 08, 1973:

• Kim Dae-Jung Kidnapping South Korean opposition politician Kim Dae-Jung, who would later become President of South Korea, was kidnapped in a politically motivated abduction, highlighting the intense political tensions in South Korea during this period.
• Discovery of Valles Marineris Canyon System The Mariner 9 spacecraft revealed the Valles Marineris canyon system on Mars, a groundbreaking astronomical discovery. This massive canyon system spans over 4,000 kilometers in length and 200 kilometers in width, making it the largest known canyon system in the solar system.
• Spiro Agnew Denies Kickback Allegations U.S. Vice President Spiro T. Agnew publicly denounced reports of accepting kickbacks from Maryland government contracts, vehemently declaring the accusations as 'damned lies' and asserting he would not resign from his position.
• Soviet Mars 6 Probe Launch The Soviet Union launched the Mars 6 probe from Baikonur Cosmodrome, a significant milestone in space exploration. The spacecraft would reach Mars in March 1974, conducting a brief but important scientific mission by transmitting data for 224 seconds during its atmospheric descent before crashing on the Martian surface.
• Black September Terrorist Attack in Athens The Black September terrorist group conducted a violent attack at an airport in Athens, throwing a hand grenade into a crowded passenger lounge and firing pistols, resulting in three fatalities and 55 injuries. This incident underscored the volatile political climate and terrorist threats of the early 1970s.
• Tragic Bus Accident in Egypt A devastating bus accident occurred near the Egyptian oasis town of Faiyum, where a bus fell into a canal after the driver attempted to avoid hitting a donkey. The incident resulted in 23 fatalities and 12 injuries, highlighting the challenging road safety conditions in rural Egypt.

Events in 1973

August 08, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 08, 1973

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 1973

August 08, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1973 can also be written as 8/8/1973 in the US and as 8/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

Famous people born on August 08, 1973:

• Scott Stapp

  Scott Stapp is an American rock musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the Grammy Award-winning band Creed, who rose to prominence in...

• Laurent Sciarra

  Laurent Sciarra is a professional French basketball player who had a notable career spanning multiple European leagues, playing for teams in...

• Mark Wills

  Mark Wills is an American country music singer-songwriter who has released several albums and had notable success in the country music...

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on August 8th

Famous people died on August 08, 1973:

• Dean Corll

  Notorious serial killer from Houston who murdered at least 28 teenage boys between 1970-1973.

• Vilhelm Moberg

  Author and playwright of the swedish history, journalist and author (d. 1973).

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on August 8th

August 08, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 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 08, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 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 08, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1973 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 04:28 pm and setting at 01:40 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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Someone born on August 08, 1973 is:

51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 15 days old,

or 2698 weeks

or 18886 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1973?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 08, 1973.

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