What happened on Wednesday August 15, 1973?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1973:

• Nixon's Watergate Cover-up Denial President Richard Nixon publicly denied involvement in the Watergate cover-up during a televised address, attempting to defend himself amid the escalating political scandal that would ultimately lead to his resignation.
• End of U.S. Bombing Campaign in Cambodia The United States officially concluded its bombing campaign in Cambodia, marking a significant milestone in the Vietnam War and signaling a reduction of direct military engagement in Southeast Asia.
• Black September Terrorist Attack in Athens The Palestinian terrorist group Black September conducted a violent attack in Athens, Greece, killing three people and wounding 55 others, highlighting the ongoing tensions and terrorist activities in the region during the early 1970s.

Events in 1973

August 15, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1973

August 15, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1973 can also be written as 8/15/1973 in the US and as 15/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1973:

• Adnan Sami

  British-born Pakistani singer, composer, and pianist known for his versatile musical talents across multiple genres.

• Atom Willard

  Accomplished American drummer who has played with notable bands like The Offspring, Rocket from the Crypt, and Danko Jones.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1973:

• Nagi Daifullah
• Eduardo Rodríguez Larreta
• Edgar Ludlow-Hewitt

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 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 15th is Leo.

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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 15, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1973 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 08:22 pm and setting at 08:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1973

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Someone born on August 15, 1973 is:

51 years 10 months old,

or 622 months and 17 days old,

or 2707 weeks

or 18949 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1973?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 15, 1973.

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