What happened on Tuesday August 14, 1973?

Here's what happened on August 14, 1973:

• Pakistan Adopts New Constitution The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan officially came into effect, establishing a new framework for governance and marking a significant political transition for the country.
• Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Becomes Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was sworn in as Prime Minister of Pakistan, coinciding with the implementation of the new 1973 constitution and signaling a new era in Pakistani political leadership.
• US Ends Secret Bombing of Cambodia The United States officially concluded its covert bombing campaign in Cambodia, marking a significant moment in the Vietnam War era and U.S. foreign policy.
• William E. Colby Confirmed as CIA Director William E. Colby was confirmed as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) by the U.S. Senate with an overwhelming vote of 83 to 13, during a period of significant intelligence community scrutiny.
• First Native Bahamian Governor-General Milo Butler was sworn in as Governor-General of the Bahamas, becoming the first native Bahamian to hold this prestigious constitutional role, symbolizing the country's move towards self-governance.
• Johnny Unitas Files Lawsuit Against Baltimore Colts NFL quarterback Johnny Unitas filed a $725,000 lawsuit against the Baltimore Colts, highlighting contractual disputes in professional sports during the 1970s.
• Tamaqua Wins Little League Tournament Tamaqua secured a 10-5 victory over Lansford in the Panther Valley Little League tournament, with Greg Rottet delivering a standout performance.

Events in 1973

August 14, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 14, 1973

Newspapers from Aug. 14, 1973

August 14, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 226th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1973 can also be written as 8/14/1973 in the US and as 14/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

Famous people born on August 14, 1973:

• Jay-Jay Okocha

  Legendary Nigerian footballer renowned for his exceptional skills and creativity on the field, particularly during his time with Bolton...

• Romane Bohringer

  Versatile French artist known for her work in film as an actress, director, screenwriter, and costume designer.

• Jared Borgetti

  Legendary Mexican striker who holds the record as the all-time leading goal scorer for the Mexico national football team.

• Kieren Perkins

  Olympic champion Australian swimmer who won multiple medals and set world records during his competitive career.

• Mike Mamula

  Former NFL defensive linebacker who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, notable for his impressive college performance at Boston College and...

• Jamie Sives
• Daisuke Ishiwatari

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on August 14th

Famous people died on August 14, 1973:

• Germaine Golding

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on August 14th

August 14, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1973 was Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
2. Wings - Live And Let Die
3. Stories - Brother Louie
4. Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
5. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On

August 14, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
2. The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
3. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
4. Donny Osmond - Young Love
5. Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash

August 14, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
2. Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
3. Aretha Franklin - Angel
4. Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
5. Four Tops - Are You Man Enough

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

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August 14, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:57 pm and setting at 07:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1973.

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Someone born on August 14, 1973 is:

51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months

or 2700 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18901 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1973?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 14, 1973.

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