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October 12, 1973 was the 285th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 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 October 12, 1973, who was born and died on October 12, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Half-Breed by Cher), movies (e.g. The Paper Chase, directed by James Bridges), TV series (e.g. Shaft) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 12th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 12, 1973?
- October 12, 1973: What happened on that day?
- October 12, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 12, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 12, 1973?
- October 12, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 12, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- October 12, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 12, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- October 12, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 12, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 12, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 12, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 12, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on October 12, 1973?
What day of the week was October 12, 1973?
October 12, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 285th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 12, 1973 can also be written as 10/12/1973 in the US and as 12/10/1973 in UK and Europe.
October 12, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 12, 1973:
- Israeli counter offensive in southern syria
- Nixon nominates gerald ford to replace spiro agnew as vp
- Us president richard nixon nominates gerald ford to replace spiro agnew as vice president.
- President nixon nominates house minority leader gerald r. ford as the successor to vice president spiro t. agnew.
October 12, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 12, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 12th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 12, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 12, 1973 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:19 pm and setting at 08:51 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1973.
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Who was born on October 12, 1973?
Famous people born on October 12, 1973:
- Lesli Brea
Dominican baseball player.
- Martin Corry
English rugby player.
- Nate Driggers
- Ahmed Daham Karim
- Manuela Carnini
- Zeb Hogan
- David Homoláč
- Rusty LaRue
- Vincent Millet
- Lucia Panzieri
- Ewa Piaskowska
- Ivana Stanković
- Martin Österdahl
- Márcio Araújo
- Francis Bowen
- Alberto Berna
Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:
![Hugh Jackman]()
Hugh JackmanAustralian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.
![Josh Hutcherson]()
Josh HutchersonJosh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.
![Young Jeezy]()
Young JeezyYoung jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...
![Brigitte Lahaie]()
Brigitte LahaieFrench radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.
![Akshara Haasan]()
Akshara HaasanIndian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.
![Luciano Pavarotti]()
Luciano PavarottiHe is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.
![Doona Bae]()
Doona BaeDoona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.
![Tyler Blackburn]()
Tyler BlackburnTyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.
![Kirk Cameron]()
Kirk CameronAmerican actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.
![Susan Anton]()
Susan AntonAmerican actress, singer and dancer.
October 12, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 6 months old,
or 606 months and 15 days old,
or 2637 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18460 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 12, 1973?
There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 12, 1973.
October 12, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 12, 1973:
- Peter Aufschnaiter
Austrian mountaineer, geographer, and cartographer (b. 1899).
- Harry Johnston
- Giuliano De Laurentiis
- Alois Puff
What famous deaths happened on October 12th?
Famous deaths on October 12th:
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Sonja Henie]()
Sonja HenieThe norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.
![Joan Leslie]()
Joan LeslieAmerican actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).
![Sheila Florance]()
Sheila FloranceAustralian actress in television and film (born 1916).
![Leon Ames]()
Leon AmesActor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.
![Conchata Ferrell]()
Conchata FerrellAmerican actress (d. 2020).
![Nat Pendleton]()
Nat PendletonOlympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.
![Doris Davenport]()
Doris DavenportActress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.
![Aline MacMahon]()
Aline MacMahonUs actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.
![Johnny Olson]()
Johnny OlsonAmerican game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th
October 12, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 12, 1973:
- El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
- French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
- Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
- Malawi - Mother's Day
- Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
- Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
- St. Fiace
- Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
October 12, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 12, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1973 was Half-Breed by Cher, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 12, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cher - Half-Breed
- The Allman Brothers Band - Ramblin Man
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
- The Rolling Stones - Angie
October 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 12, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Simon Park Orchestra - Eye Level
- David Cassidy - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
- Slade - My Friend Stan
- The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
- Ike & Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits
October 12, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1973 was Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 12, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
- Jackson 5 - Get It Together
- Millie Jackson - Hurts So Good
- Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
October 12, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 12, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Paper Chase
Release year: 1973
Directed by: James Bridges
Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel
Country: United States of America
The Way We Were
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman, Lois Chiles
Country: United States of America
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
Badlands
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Terrence Malick
Starring: Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates, Ramon Bieri
Country: United States of America
Mean Streets
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, David Proval, Amy Robinson
Country: United States of America
October 12, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Shaft
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John Singleton
Casshan
Release year: 1973
Written by: Tatsuo Yoshida
Directed by: Takao Koyama
Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa
Country: Japan
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Adam's Rib
Release year: 1973
Directed by: George Cukor
October 12, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 12, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Honorary Consul
By: Graham Greene
Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.
Facing The Lions
By: Tom Wicker
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,
World Without End, Amen
By: Jimmy Breslin
An alcoholic cop is lost in New York and searches for meaning by looking back at his past. Dermot Davey was taken from the department.
In One Era And Out The Other
By: Sam Levenson
Sam Levenson, a beloved humorist and author, finds that his old worldviews don’t match the new one. Levenson was the youngest of eight children born to a large Jewish immigrant family.
The Onion Field
By: Joseph Wambaugh
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.
October 12, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 12, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
TREK73
Lemonade Stand
Gotcha
Lunar Lander
Who was the US President on October 12, 1973?
On October 12, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1973?
On October 12, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 12, 1973?
On October 12, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 12th?
October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of October. 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 October 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
- 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.
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 October 1973?
October 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
