What happened on Monday October 15, 1973?

Here's what happened on October 15, 1973:

• Israeli Breakthrough in Yom Kippur War Israeli armored division led by Major General Ariel Sharon successfully breached the Egyptian front, dramatically crossing the Suez Canal in a strategic military maneuver during the Yom Kippur War, positioning Israeli forces to potentially threaten Cairo.
• Thai Student Massacre A violent military crackdown occurred in Thailand where tanks attacked student demonstrators, resulting in approximately 300 fatalities in a brutal suppression of civil protest.
• DUPE: Roy Clark Wins CMA Award Roy Clark was honored at the 7th Country Music Association Awards, recognizing his significant contributions to country music.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Oct. 15, 1973

Newspapers from Oct. 15, 1973

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

NFL - American Football

• Miami Dolphins - Cleveland Browns : 17 - 9

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

Famous people born on October 15, 1973:

• Franck Thilliez

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on October 15th

Famous people died on October 15, 1973:

• Emil Voigt

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on October 15th

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.

1. The Rolling Stones - Angie
2. Cher - Half-Breed
3. The Allman Brothers Band - Ramblin Man
4. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
5. Gladys Knight and the Pips - 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.

1. Simon Park Orchestra - Eye Level
2. David Cassidy - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
3. Slade - My Friend Stan
4. The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
5. Ike & Tina Turner - 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 music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
2. Jackson 5 - Get It Together
3. Millie Jackson - Hurts So Good
4. Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
5. The Temptations - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on October 15, 1973

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Someone born on October 15, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 8 days old,

or 2688 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18818 days old,

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

There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 15th 2025.

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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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