Sunday August 12, 1973: on this day
August 12, 1973 was the 224th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 12, 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 12, 1973, who was born and died on August 12, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 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 12th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1973?
- August 12, 1973: What happened on that day?
- August 12, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1973?
- August 12, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 12, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 12, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1973?
What day of the week was August 12, 1973?
August 12, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 224th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1973 can also be written as 8/12/1973 in the US and as 12/8/1973 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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August 12, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1973 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:03 pm and setting at 05:35 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 12, 1973?
Famous people born on August 12, 1973:
- Marquiz Johnson
Legendary basketball player known for his scoring ability.
- Dreamer Weaver
Advocate for social justice and equality.
- Shewanda Holmes
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.
- Christine Matheson
Olympic gold medalist swimmer.
- Selen Karayalcin
Renowned Turkish author known for her impactful novels.
- Johnella Aitken
Renowned basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.
- Sircharles Jones
Renowned R&B singer and songwriter.
- Dajuana Shanks
Professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Maripaz Corral
Mexican long-distance runner who excelled in marathons.
- Natalia París
Natalia parís is a colombian model, dj, and electronic music producer known for her work in the fashion and entertainment industry.
- Richard Reid
British terrorist tried to light explosives in his shoe on a flight from paris to miami.
- Kristin Armstrong
Kristin armstrong is a retired american professional road bicycle racer and three-time olympic gold medalist, known for her achievements in...
- Donata Vannicola
Italian swimmer known for her achievements in the pool.
- Julienne Davis
Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.
- Avis Kimble
Avis Kimble was a talented basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Oak Jones
Oak Jones was a legendary basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.
- Anitra Davis
Anitra Davis was a successful track and field athlete known for her speed and agility.
- Lathan Bolton
Renowned actor known for his roles in various blockbuster movies.
- Tiffany Taylor
Tiffany Taylor is an accomplished astronomer known for her research on black holes.
- Todd Marchant
Buffalo, new york -- nhl center (edmonton oilers).
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
- Casey Affleck
American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
- Cara Delevingne
Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
- George Hamilton
American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
- Dominique Swain
American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
- Luis Mariano
His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
- John Cazale
Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
- John Derek
After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
- Iza Calzado
Filipino tv actress.
- Leah Pipes
American actress.
- Jane Wyatt
American singer and actress (d. 2006).
August 12, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 8 months old,
or 608 months and 13 days old,
or 2645 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18519 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1973?
There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 12, 1973.
August 12, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1973:
- Walter Rudolf Hess
Swiss physiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1881).
- Karl Ziegler
German chemist and engineer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1898).
- Adriano Romualdi
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
- Lauren Bacall
American actress and star for more than a century.
- Henry Fonda
American actor.
- Ian Fleming
James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
- Merv Griffin
American entertainer and tv host.
- Loretta Young
American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
- Peter Woodthorpe
British actor (born 1931).
- Una Stubbs
Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
- Arlene Martel
Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
- Stephen Lewis
Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
- Dorothy Mackaill
Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
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August 12, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1973:
- International Youth Day
August 12, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 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 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1973 was The Morning After by Maureen McGovern, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 12, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 12, 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:
- Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
- Wings - Live And Let Die
- Stories - Brother Louie
- Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
- Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
August 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 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 12, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 12, 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:
- Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
- The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
- Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
- Donny Osmond - Young Love
- Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash
August 12, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1973 was Angel by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 12, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 12, 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:
- Aretha Franklin - Angel
- Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
- Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
- Four Tops - Are You Man Enough
- Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
August 12, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 12, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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:
August 12, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 12, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 12, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 12, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 12, 1973?
On August 12, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1973?
On August 12, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1973?
On August 12, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
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.