Saturday December 08, 1973: on this day

December 08, 1973 was the 342nd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 08, 1973 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 08, 1973, who was born and died on December 08, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Top Of The World by Carpenters), movies (e.g. Fantastic Planet, directed by René Laloux), TV series (e.g. Don Blech Und Der Goldene Junker) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1973?


December 08, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1973 can also be written as 12/8/1973 in the US and as 8/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

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December 08, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1973:

  • Seesaw closes at uris theater nyc after 296 performances
  • 39th heisman trophy award: john cappelletti, pennsylvania state (rb).

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December 08, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Kansas City Chiefs - Oakland Raiders : 7 - 37
  • Minnesota Vikings - Green Bay Packers : 31 - 7
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December 08, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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December 08, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 08, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:09 pm and setting at 06:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 10, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Dec 10, 1973.

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Who was born on December 08, 1973?


Famous people born on December 08, 1973:

  • Rafel Marques

    Investigative journalist known for his work on corruption in Angola.

  • Corey Taylor

    Corey Taylor is the lead vocalist of the bands Slipknot and Stone Sour.

  • Delance Murray

    Notable essayist known for his insightful commentary on society.

  • Cesar Conde

    Cesar Conde is a prominent business executive known for his leadership roles in media and telecommunications companies.

  • Phoenix Nguyen

    Environmental scientist dedicated to studying climate change impacts.

  • Doron Bell

    Canadian singer and actor.

  • Damien Rice

    Musician.

  • Terrell Owens

    Athlete.

  • Mitch Jacoby

    Saint louis rams - tight end.

  • Monty Montgomery

    Defensiveback (indianapolis colts).

  • Jean-Philippe Janssens
  • Chiqui Ledesma (María de los Ángeles Ledesma)

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 8th

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December 08, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 4 months old,

or 604 months and 20 days old,

or 2629 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18404 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 1973.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

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

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

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December 08, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

holidays

December 08, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1973:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 3rd and December 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1973 was Top Of The World by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 08, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Top Of The World
  2. - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
  3. - The Most Beautiful Girl
  4. - Just You 'N' Me
  5. - Photograph

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1973 was I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 08, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love You Love Me Love
  2. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  3. - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
  4. - My Coo-Ca-Choo
  5. - Paper Roses

December 08, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1973 was If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple Singers, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 08, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
  2. - Cheaper To Keep Her
  3. - The Love I Lost (Part 1)
  4. - Rockin' Roll Baby
  5. - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up

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December 08, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fantastic Planet

Fantastic Planet

Release year: 1973

Directed by: René Laloux

Starring: Barry Bostwick, Jennifer Drake, Eric Baugin, Jean Topart

Country: United States of America

The Last Detail

The Last Detail

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Hal Ashby

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Otis Young, Clifton James

Country: United States of America

My Name is Nobody

My Name is Nobody

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Tonino Valerii

Starring: Terence Hill, Henry Fonda, Jean Martin, R.G. Armstrong

Country: United States of America

The Three Musketeers

The Three Musketeers

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Richard Chamberlain, Michael York

Country: United States of America

The Seven-Ups

The Seven-Ups

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Philip D'Antoni

Starring: Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Victor Arnold, Jerry Leon

December 08, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 1973 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Release year: 1973

Shaft

Shaft

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Singleton

Casshan

Casshan

Release year: 1973

Written by:

Directed by: Takao Koyama

Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa

Country: Japan

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Adam's Rib

Adam's Rib

Release year: 1973

Directed by: George Cukor

December 08, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

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The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.

The Onion Field by Joseph Wambaugh

The Onion Field

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This is the terrifyingly true story about two young cops who are robbed by two young men. Their separate fates collide on March 19, in an unusual execution in deserted Los Angeles.

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

By:

Entertainment was once a world that didn't sleep. Models, magazine editors, and pop stars all visited "vitamin doctors", to get shots that would enable them to stay awake all night, then work the next day in offices with Calderesque mobiles …

Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson

Portrait Of A Marriage

By:

Vita Sackville West, novelist, poet and biographer is most well-known as Virginia Woolf's friend, who made her an androgynous time-traveler at Orlando.

Real Lace by Stephen Birmingham

Real Lace

By:

Amazing true stories about the Irish in America, including their incredible rise from urban poverty and the powerful dynasties that they created. Author Stephen Birmingham chronicled the rise to prominence of Jewish immigrants.

December 08, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73

TREK73

Platform: HP Time-Shared BASIC

Genre: Space combat simulation

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Business

Gotcha

Gotcha

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Lunar Lander

Lunar Lander

Platform: DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based

Genre: Retro/Simulation

history

Who was the US President on December 08, 1973?

On December 08, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1973?

On December 08, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1973?

On December 08, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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What happened in 1973?

1973 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Egyptian tanks move further into Israel
  • Judy Rankin wins LPGA GNA Golf Classic
  • Raisin opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 847 performances

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What was the calendar for December 1973?

December 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1973 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 8, 1973