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Wednesday August 15, 1973
US date format: 8/15/1973, UK date format: 15/8/1973
We've performed the most in-depth research possible on August 15, 1973, here's what our experts found out:
it was Wednesday, under the sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 15, 1973). The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Adam Willard and Adnan Sami.
In that special week of August people in US were listening to Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross.
In UK I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter was in the top 5 hits.
Baba Yaga, directed by Corrado Farina, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1973
while The Making Of The President 1972 by Theodore H. White was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Der Bastian.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing TREK73 or Lemonade Stand.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
Events | Famous birthdays | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of August 15, 1973?
Holidays
- Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
- Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
- Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
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Events
- Black September group kills three, wounds 55 in Athens, Greece.
- Vietnam War: The United States bombing of Cambodia ends.
- The U.S. bombing of Cambodia ends, officially halting 12 years of combat activity in Southeast Asia.
Famous Birthday
Who was born on August 15, 1973?
American musician (The Offspring).
British-born Pakastani music composer...
Indian actor.
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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
The Lonely Woman
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Francisco Rovira Beleta
Starring: Renaud Verley, Gina Lollobrigida, Danielle Darrieux, Concha Velasco
Westworld
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Michael Crichton
Starring: Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, James Brolin, Norman Bartold
Country: United States of America
Jesus Christ Superstar
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen
Country: United States of America
Heavy Traffic
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Ralph Bakshi
Starring: Joseph Kaufmann, Beverly Hope Atkinson, Frank DeKova, Terri Haven
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 15, 1973?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
- Wings - Live And Let Die
- Stories - Brother Louie
- Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
Top #5 songs in the UK
- 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
Top #5 R&B songs
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
- Aretha Franklin - Angel
- Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
- Four Tops - Are You Man Enough
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Der Bastian
Release year: 1973
Love Thy Neighbor
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Jordi Bachs
Praise the Lord
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue
Why Don't You Just Switch Off Your Television Set and Go and Do Something Less Boring Instead?
Release year: 1973
What's My Line?
Release year: 1973
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1973?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Governor Wendell Anderson -- Aug. 13, 1973
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8344
- RollingStone: Elton John
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Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Making Of The President 1972
By: Theodore H. White
"[White] revolutionized the art of reporting on politics." --William F. BuckleyThe Making of the Presidential President 1972 is the fourth book of Theodore H.
Curse Of The Kings
By: Victoria Holt
The curse that haunted the tombs of Pharaos for centuries was a fatal one. Judith Osmond, an archaeologist and two prominent archaeologists, was certain it was the curse after their mysterious deaths.
The Joy Of Sex
By: Alex Comfort
The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.
Once Is Not Enough
By: Jacqueline Susann
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 …
Laughing All The Way
By: Barbara Howar
Barbara Howar served as temporary head of Washington D.C. socialites from the 1960s to the time President Johnson warned him to calm down the parties.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
TREK73
Lemonade Stand
Gotcha
Lunar Lander
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 15, 1973?
On August 15, 1973 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is August 15, 1973?
On August 15, 1973 the zodiac sign was Leo.
Who was the US President on August 15, 1973?
On August 15, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1973?
On August 15, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 15, 1973?
On August 15, 1973 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 15, 1973?
On August 15, 1973 several famous people were born including, Adam Willard, Adnan Sami, Adnan Sami.
What was the number one song in August 15, 1973?
The number one song in the week of August 15, 1973 was Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross in US and I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter in UK.
What were the top hits on August 15, 1973?
The top hits on August 15, 1973 were Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross, Live And Let Die by Wings, Brother Louie by Stories in US and I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, Yesterday Once More by The Carpenters, Welcome Home by Peters & Lee in UK.
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