What happened on Thursday November 08, 1973?

About November 8th, 1973, in brief:

  • Historical events: Greek archaeologist Manolis Andronikos made a groundbreaking archaeological discovery by uncovering the tomb of Philip II of Macedon at Vergina. This find provided unprecedented insights into the material culture and royal burial practices of ancient Macedonian civilization.
  • Day of the week: November 8th, 1973 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks
  • #1 UK song: Let Me In by The Osmonds
  • Popular movie: Amarcord directed by Federico Fellini

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November 08, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 08, 1973:

  • Discovery of Philip II's Tomb Greek archaeologist Manolis Andronikos made a groundbreaking archaeological discovery by uncovering the tomb of Philip II of Macedon at Vergina. This find provided unprecedented insights into the material culture and royal burial practices of ancient Macedonian civilization.
  • Second Cod War Ends The Second Cod War between the United Kingdom and Iceland was diplomatically resolved through direct negotiations between the Prime Ministers of both nations. This maritime dispute over fishing rights in the North Atlantic highlighted international tensions around maritime resources.
  • John Paul Getty III Kidnapping Ear Ransom In a shocking kidnapping incident, the right ear of oil heir John Paul Getty III was severed and delivered to a newspaper outlet, accompanied by a ransom note. This gruesome act successfully pressured his wealthy father to pay a ransom of US$2.9 million, highlighting the extreme tactics used by criminals in high-profile kidnappings during the 1970s.
  • Nixon's Energy Crisis Lighting Restrictions During the 1973 energy crisis, President Richard Nixon ordered the dimming or turning off of lights in several national buildings and monuments in Washington D.C. This symbolic gesture underscored the severity of the energy shortage and the government's commitment to conservation.
  • Millennium '73 Divine Light Mission Festival Guru Maharaj Ji hosted Millennium '73, a massive spiritual festival at the Houston Astrodome. Supporters dramatically claimed it as the "most significant event in human history", showcasing the spiritual and counterculture movements of the early 1970s.
  • Nevada Approves Jai Alai Betting Nevada expanded its gambling regulations by approving pari-mutuel betting on Jai Alai, a fast-paced handball-like sport originating from the Basque region. This decision further cemented Nevada's reputation as a pioneering state in gambling and entertainment.

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

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What day of the week was November 08, 1973?


November 08, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 312th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1973 can also be written as 11/8/1973 in the US and as 8/11/1973 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 08, 1973?


Famous people born on November 08, 1973:

  • Florence Foresti

    Renowned French comedian, actress, and director known for her sharp wit and popular stand-up comedy performances.

  • Jennifer O'Connor (musician)

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


Famous people died on November 08, 1973:

  • Faruk Nafiz Çamlıbel

    Turkish poet, author, and politician (b. 1898).

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November 08, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 08, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 5th and November 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1973 was Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks, according to the music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

  1. - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) youtube
  2. - Midnight Train To Georgia youtube
  3. - Angie youtube
  4. - Heartbeat-It's A Lovebeat youtube
  5. - Paper Roses youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 08, 1973 was Let Me In by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

  1. - Let Me In youtube
  2. - Daydreamer / Puppy Song youtube
  3. - I Love You Love Me Love youtube
  4. - Sorrow youtube
  5. - Dyna-Mite youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 08, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

  1. - Midnight Train To Georgia
  2. - Space Race youtube
  3. - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)
  4. - The Love I Lost (Part 1)
  5. - Check It Out
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November 08, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 08, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:15 pm and setting at 05:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1973.

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How old is someone born on November 08, 1973?


Someone born on November 08, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 5 days old,

or 2687 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18814 days old,

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

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