What happened on Saturday October 13, 1973?

Here's what happened on October 13, 1973:

• Gerald R. Ford Nominated for Vice President U.S. Representative Gerald R. Ford, serving as the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, was nominated by President Richard Nixon to replace Spiro Agnew as Vice President of the United States. This nomination came during a tumultuous period in American political history, following Agnew's resignation due to corruption charges.
• Jordan Enters Yom Kippur War Jordan joined the military conflict known as the Yom Kippur War (also called the October War), a significant Arab-Israeli war that began on October 6, 1973, involving Egypt, Syria, and other Arab states against Israel. Jordan's involvement represented a critical moment in the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape.
• Aeroflot Flight 964 Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred when Aeroflot Flight 964, a Tu-104 jet, crashed near Domodedovo Airport in Moscow. All 122 passengers and crew perished when an electrical power failure disabled the aircraft's navigation system, causing it to strike power lines approximately 10 miles from the runway while tilted at a severe 70-degree angle.
• François Cevert's Fatal Racing Accident French Formula One driver François Cevert was tragically killed during a qualifying round preceding the U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, New York. His death represented a significant loss to the motorsport community and highlighted the inherent dangers of professional racing during that era.
• Family Band's Final Performance The British progressive rock band Family concluded their musical journey with their last concert at Leicester Polytechnic in Leicester, England, marking the end of their collaborative musical career.
• Teri Garr on Bob Newhart Show Actress Teri Garr appeared on the popular television series Bob Newhart Show, specifically in an episode titled "Emily in for Carol".

Events in 1973

October 13, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 13, 1973

Newspapers from Oct. 13, 1973

October 13, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 286th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1973 can also be written as 10/13/1973 in the US and as 13/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

Famous people born on October 13, 1973:

• Brian Dawkins

  Legendary NFL safety who played primarily for the Philadelphia Eagles, known for his exceptional defensive skills and leadership.

• Matt Hughes

  Renowned UFC champion and mixed martial artist who dominated the welterweight division during his career, tragically died in a road...

• Nanako Matsushima
• Fausto Russo Alesi

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on October 13th

Famous people died on October 13, 1973:

• Albert Mandler

  Austrian-israeli general (b. 1929).

• Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı

  Turkish ethnographer and author (b. 1886).

• Francesco Albergamo
• Cevat Şakir

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on October 13th

October 13, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1973 was Half-Breed by Cher, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Cher - Half-Breed
2. The Allman Brothers Band - Ramblin Man
3. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
4. Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
5. The Rolling Stones - Angie

October 13, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Simon Park Orchestra - Eye Level
2. David Cassidy - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
3. Slade - My Friend Stan
4. The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
5. Ike & Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits

October 13, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 1973 was Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
3. Jackson 5 - Get It Together
4. Millie Jackson - Hurts So Good
5. Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

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October 13, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 13, 1973 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 13, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:58 pm and setting at 10:03 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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Someone born on October 13, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 10 days old,

or 2688 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18820 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 1973?

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 13, 1973.

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