What happened on Sunday July 15, 1973?

Here's what happened on July 15, 1973:

• National Personnel Records Center Fire A catastrophic fire erupted at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, resulting in the destruction of approximately 80% of Veterans Administration service records for U.S. Army personnel who served between 1912 and 1960, causing significant historical documentation loss.
• Paul Getty III Kidnapping Paul Getty III, grandson of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, was kidnapped in Italy, marking a high-profile international kidnapping case that would later involve a dramatic ransom negotiation.
• Nolan Ryan's Second No-Hitter of 1973 California Angels pitcher Nolan Ryan achieved his second no-hitter of the 1973 season, decisively defeating the Detroit Tigers 6-0, further cementing his reputation as one of baseball's most dominant pitchers.
• Ray Davies Personal Crisis Ray Davies of The Kinks announced his retirement from the band and subsequently attempted suicide, revealing a deeply personal and tumultuous moment in the musician's life.
• Willie McCovey 400 Home Run Milestone Willie McCovey became the 15th Major League Baseball player to hit 400 home runs, a notable achievement in his illustrious baseball career.
• Carole Jo Skala LPGA Victory Carole Jo Skala won the LPGA George Washington Golf Classic, marking a significant achievement in her professional golf career.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Jul. 15, 1973

Newspapers from Jul. 15, 1973

July 15, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 196th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1973 can also be written as 7/15/1973 in the US and as 15/7/1973 in UK and Europe.

July 15, 1973 in July 1973 calendar

Famous people born on July 15, 1973:

• Brian Austin Green

  Brian Austin Green is an American actor best known for his iconic role as David Silver in the popular 1990s teen drama series Beverly Hills,...

• Buju Banton

  Buju Banton is a prominent Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist known for his influential music and significant impact on Caribbean music...

• John Dolmayan

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on July 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 1973 was Will It Go Round In Circles by Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles
2. Paul Simon - Kodachrome
3. Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
4. Three Dog Night - Shambala
5. George Harrison - Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 15, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
2. Slade - Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me
3. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
4. David Bowie - Life On Mars
5. Mungo Jerry - Alright Alright Alright

July 15, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 15, 1973 was Doing It To Death by Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death
2. The O'Jays - Time To Get Down
3. The Manhattans - There's No Me Without You
4. Johnnie Taylor - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
5. The Dramatics - Hey You! Get Off My Mountain

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

Discover the personality of July born.

Unlock the Mysteries of July 15, 1973! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:31 pm and setting at 06:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1973.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in July 1973

Your place in the Universe on July 15, 1973

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on July 15, 1973 is:

51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months and 8 days old,

or 2701 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18910 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.