Saturday August 11, 1973: on this day

August 11, 1973 was the 223rd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 11, 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 August 11, 1973, who was born and died on August 11, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Morning After by Maureen McGovern), movies (e.g. Westworld, directed by Michael Crichton), TV series (e.g. Der Bastian) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1973?


August 11, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

August 11, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

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August 11, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 11, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 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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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:32 pm and setting at 04:33 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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Who was born on August 11, 1973?


Famous people born on August 11, 1973:

  • Khristin Armstrong

    American professional road bicycle racer and two-time Olympic gold medalist.

  • Carolyn Murphy

    Carolyn murphy is an american model known for her work with major fashion brands and magazines.

  • Nigel Harman

    Nigel harman is an english actor known for his role as dennis rickman in the bbc soap opera eastenders.

  • Edgardo Alfonzo

    Santa teresa, venezuela -- infielder (ny mets).

  • Thomas Haskins

    Cfl running back (montreal alouettes).

  • Ann Voskamp

    Author.

  • Antônio Monteiro Dutra
  • Vitaliy Kosovskiy

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 17 days old,

or 2641 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18492 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 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 August 11, 1973?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 11, 1973.

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August 11, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 1973:

  • Peggy Castle

    Actress lily merrill-lawman, dies at 46 from cirrhosis.

  • Karl Ziegler

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 11th

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August 11, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1973:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1973 was The Morning After by Maureen McGovern, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 11, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Morning After
  2. - Live And Let Die
  3. - Brother Louie
  4. - Touch Me In The Morning
  5. - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown

August 11, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 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.

August 11, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
  2. - Yesterday Once More
  3. - Welcome Home
  4. - Young Love
  5. - 48 Crash

August 11, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1973 was Angel by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 11, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Angel
  2. - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
  3. - Here I Am Come & Take Me
  4. - Are You Man Enough
  5. - Touch Me In The Morning

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August 11, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Westworld

Westworld

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Michael Crichton

Starring: Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, James Brolin, Norman Bartold

Country: United States of America

Heavy Traffic

Heavy Traffic

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Ralph Bakshi

Starring: Joseph Kaufmann, Beverly Hope Atkinson, Frank DeKova, Terri Haven

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Corrado Farina

Starring: Carroll Baker, George Eastman (II), Ely Galleani, Carla Mancini, Lorenzo Piani, Isabelle De Funès, Daniela Balzaretti

Country: Italy

American Graffiti

American Graffiti

Release year: 1973

Directed by: George Lucas

Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen

Country: United States of America

August 11, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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:

Der Bastian

Der Bastian

Release year: 1973

Love Thy Neighbor

Love Thy Neighbor

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jordi Bachs

Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue

August 11, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

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The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …

Facing The Lions by Tom Wicker

Facing The Lions

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Rich Morgan, Washington bureau chief of a major national newspaper fly south to attend Senator Hunt Anderson's funeral. To bring together the many threads of love, trust, and betrayal that were involved in this tragedy,

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 …

The Summer Before The Dark by Doris Lessing

The Summer Before The Dark

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The classic novel by Nobel laureate Doris Lessing about the pivotal summer of one woman's lives is a fascinating exploration into the frightening gulf between youth age and old age.

August 11, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 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

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Who was the US President on August 11, 1973?

On August 11, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1973?

On August 11, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1973?

On August 11, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. 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 August 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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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 August 1973?

August 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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