What happened on Friday November 16, 1973?

Here's what happened on November 16, 1973:

• Skylab 4 Mission Launch NASA launched Skylab 4, the third and final crewed mission to the Skylab space station, with a three-person crew embarking on an ambitious 84-day scientific expedition from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
• Nixon Authorizes Alaskan Pipeline Construction President Richard Nixon signed legislation authorizing the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, a critical infrastructure project designed to transport oil from Alaska's North Slope to Valdez, marking a significant moment in U.S. energy policy.
• John Lennon Releases Mind Games Album John Lennon released his fourth solo studio album 'Mind Games', a significant work in his post-Beatles musical career, featuring the title track and other notable songs exploring themes of love and peace.

Events in 1973

November 16, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 16, 1973

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 1973

November 16, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 320th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1973 can also be written as 11/16/1973 in the US and as 16/11/1973 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 1973 in November 1973 calendar

Famous people born on November 16, 1973:

• Christian Horner

  Team Principal of Red Bull Racing Formula One team, known for leading the team during their most successful period in motorsport history.

• Mathieu Bozzetto

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on November 16th

Famous people died on November 16, 1973:

• Alan Watts

  Influential British philosopher, writer, and speaker who popularized Eastern philosophy in the West, particularly Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and...

• Amedeo Escobar
• Lorenzo Fernández
• Alfredo Ghierra

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on November 16th

November 16, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1973 was Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

1. Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
2. Gladys Knight and the Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
3. DeFranco Family - Heartbeat-It's A Lovebeat
4. Ringo Starr - Photograph
5. Billy Preston - Space Race

November 16, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1973 was Let Me In by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

1. The Osmonds - Let Me In
2. David Cassidy - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
3. Gary Glitter - I Love You Love Me Love
4. David Bowie - Sorrow
5. Mud - Dyna-Mite

November 16, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 1973 was Space Race by Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

1. Billy Preston - Space Race
2. Harold Melvin - The Love I Lost (Part 1)
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
4. The Temptations - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)
5. Tavares - Check It Out

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 16, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 16, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 16, 1973 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 16, 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 November 16, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:04 pm and setting at 12:38 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 1973

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Someone born on November 16, 1973 is:

51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 7 days old,

or 2683 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18786 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 16, 1973?

There are 207 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 16, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 16, 1973.

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