Monday October 15, 1973: on this day

October 15, 1973 was the 288th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 15, 1973, who was born and died on October 15, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Angie by The Rolling Stones), movies (e.g. Badlands, directed by Terrence Malick), TV series (e.g. Shaft) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 15, 1973?


October 15, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 288th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1973 can also be written as 10/15/1973 in the US and as 15/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

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October 15, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1973:

  • 7th country music association award: roy clark wins
  • Tanks attack thailand demonstrating students, 300 killed

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October 15, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Miami Dolphins - Cleveland Browns : 17 - 9
zodiac

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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.

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

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


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The moon phase on October 15, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 08:38 pm and setting at 12:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1973.

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Who was born on October 15, 1973?


Famous people born on October 15, 1973:

  • Paul Logan
    Paul Logan

    Tv actor.

  • Alba Rico

    Prominent literary critic whose analyses have shaped the discourse on contemporary literature.

  • Dax Riggs

    American musician and singer-songwriter.

  • Maria Hjorth

    Swedish golfer.

  • Aleksandr Filimonov

    Russian footballer.

  • Susannah Kate Pryde

    Auckland, new zealand -- road-race cyclist (1996 olympics).

  • Franck Thilliez
  • Alex Nyarko
  • Rossella Sessa
  • Stefan Lorenz Sorgner
  • Aleš Zima
  • Hussein Al-Sadiq
  • Gualtiero Caffaratto
  • Duncan Dokiwari
  • Lisa Galantini
  • Samba Niang
  • Per Nielsen

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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


You are 50 years 5 months old,

or 605 months and 14 days old,

or 2632 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18428 days old,

if you were born on October 15, 1973.

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

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

There are 200 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 15, 1973:

  • Jacques Vandier
  • Emil Voigt
  • Gábor Kléber
  • Andrew Wilson

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

  • Thomas Sankara

    Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th

holidays

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


Holidays on October 15, 1973:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1973:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1973 was Angie by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Angie
  2. - Half-Breed
  3. - Ramblin Man
  4. - Let's Get It On
  5. - Midnight Train To Georgia

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Eye Level
  2. - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
  3. - My Friend Stan
  4. - Ballroom Blitz
  5. - Nutbush City Limits

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on October 15, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Midnight Train To Georgia
  2. - Get It Together
  3. - Hurts So Good
  4. - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
  5. - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)

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

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

Badlands

Badlands

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Terrence Malick

Starring: Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates, Ramon Bieri

Country: United States of America

Charley Varrick

Charley Varrick

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Walter Matthau, Joe Don Baker, Felicia Farr, Andrew Robinson

Country: United States of America

The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase

Release year: 1973

Directed by: James Bridges

Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel

Country: United States of America

The Way We Were

The Way We Were

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman, Lois Chiles

Country: United States of America

Two Men in Town

Two Men in Town

Release year: 1973

Directed by: José Giovanni

Starring: Alain Delon, Jean Gabin, Mimsy Farmer, Victor Lanoux

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Shaft

Shaft

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Singleton

Casshan

Casshan

Release year: 1973

Written by:

Directed by: Takao Koyama

Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa

Country: Japan

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Adam's Rib

Adam's Rib

Release year: 1973

Directed by: George Cukor

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

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

The Making Of The President 1972 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1972

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"[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

Curse Of The Kings

By:

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.

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

By:

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 …

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

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

The Onion Field by Joseph Wambaugh

The Onion Field

By:

This is the terrifyingly true story about two young cops who are robbed by two young men. Their separate fates collide on March 19, in an unusual execution in deserted Los Angeles.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 15, 1973?

On October 15, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1973?

On October 15, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 15, 1973?

On October 15, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 15th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

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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 October 1973?

October 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Monday October 15, 1973