Wednesday August 15, 1973: on this day

August 15, 1973 was the 227th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 15, 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 August 15, 1973, who was born and died on August 15, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. Enter the Dragon, directed by Robert Clouse), TV series (e.g. Der Bastian) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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.

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August 15, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1973:

  • 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.

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August 15, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1973 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on August 15, 1973?


Famous people born on August 15, 1973:

  • Toniya Todman

    Australian Olympic swimmer with multiple medals.

  • Khiem Thi Nguyen

    Renowned Vietnamese poet known for his evocative verses.

  • Esben Andersen

    Renowned contemporary painter known for his abstract works.

  • Terel Edwards

    Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • Drezden Cerny

    Renowned contemporary artist known for his provocative and thought-provoking installations.

  • Tine Gade

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Sorina Higgins

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

  • Bilan Zhu

    Chinese politician known for advocating for social justice.

  • Satoria Roy

    Served as a member of parliament advocating for social justice.

  • Amyre Makansi

    Author known for science fiction works.

  • Charvez El-Amin

    Former mayor of Gary, Indiana.

  • Adam Willard

    American musician (the offspring).

  • Kenda Vaughan

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Hercules Izosimov

    Hercules Izosimov is a successful entrepreneur known for his innovative business ventures.

  • Rica Reyes

    Rica Reyes is a prominent politician known for her advocacy for social justice.

  • Axel Brüggemann

    German journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Paden Riemersma

    Renowned engineer known for contributions to aerospace technology.

  • Temperance Lance-Council

    Temperance Lance-Council is a politician known for her advocacy for social justice and equality.

  • Reilly Morse

    Reilly Morse is a politician known for his work in advocating for social justice and economic equality.

  • Winter Meyer

    Winter Meyer is a prominent politician known for advocating for environmental policies.

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 14 days old,

or 2641 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18489 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 1973.

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

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

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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August 15, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1973:

  • Edoardo D'Onofrio
  • Nagi Daifullah
  • Eduardo Rodríguez Larreta
  • Edgar Ludlow-Hewitt
  • Edward Turner

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

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August 15, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1973:

  • 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.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 15, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Touch Me In The Morning
  2. - Live And Let Die
  3. - Brother Louie
  4. - The Morning After
  5. - 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.

August 15, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
  2. - Yesterday Once More
  3. - Welcome Home
  4. - Young Love
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 15, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Get It On
  2. - Here I Am Come & Take Me
  3. - Angel
  4. - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
  5. - Are You Man Enough

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August 15, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Enter the Dragon

Enter the Dragon

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Robert Clouse

Starring: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Ahna Capri

Country: United States of America

Baba Yaga

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

The Lonely Woman

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Francisco Rovira Beleta

Starring: Renaud Verley, Gina Lollobrigida, Danielle Darrieux, Concha Velasco

Cops and Robbers

Cops and Robbers

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Scott Windhauser

Westworld

Westworld

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Michael Crichton

Starring: Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, James Brolin, Norman Bartold

Country: United States of America

August 15, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:

Der Bastian

Der Bastian

Release year: 1973

Love Thy Neighbor

Love Thy Neighbor

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jordi Bachs

Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue

August 15, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Summer Before The Dark by Doris Lessing

The Summer Before The Dark

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The classic novel by Nobel laureate Doris Lessing about the pivotal summer of one woman's lives is a fascinating exploration into the frightening gulf between youth age and old age.

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

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The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

Laughing All The Way by Barbara Howar

Laughing All The Way

By:

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.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …

Facing The Lions by Tom Wicker

Facing The Lions

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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,

August 15, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73

TREK73

Platform: HP Time-Shared BASIC

Genre: Space combat simulation

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Business

Gotcha

Gotcha

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Lunar Lander

Lunar Lander

Platform: DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based

Genre: Retro/Simulation

history

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 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. 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 August 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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 August 1973?

August 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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