Tuesday October 16, 1973: on this day

October 16, 1973 was the 289th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 16, 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 16, 1973, who was born and died on October 16, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 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 16th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 16, 1973?


October 16, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1973 can also be written as 10/16/1973 in the US and as 16/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

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October 16, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1973:

  • Israeli tanks under general sharon move through suez canal
  • Kissinger and le duc tho jointly awarded nobel peace prize
  • Maynard jackson elected 1st black mayor of atlanta
  • Monks heng yo and heng ju, start 1000 mile sf to seattle pilgrimage
  • Us secretary of state henry kissinger and le duc tho jointly awarded nobel peace prize.
  • Henry kissinger and lê đức thọ are awarded the nobel peace prize.

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October 16, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th 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 16, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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October 16, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 16, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 01:09 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 16, 1973?


Famous people born on October 16, 1973:

  • Justin Credible

    American wrestler.

  • David Unsworth

    English professional footballer.

  • María Larraín

    Chilean actress and model.

  • Peter Polaco

    American professional wrestler.

  • Maria Eugenia Larrain

    Chilean model, engineer, and socialite.

  • Andrew Mudge

    American filmmaker andrew mudge was the winner of the 2003 chrysler million dollar film festival.

  • Davide Schaier
  • Heinz Schilchegger
  • Choi Yo-sam
  • DJ Khalil
  • Philipp Hochmair
  • Erik Jezik
  • Eva Röse
  • Hideaki Mori
  • Thomas Myhre
  • Tapas Posman

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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October 16, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 6 months old,

or 606 months and 2 days old,

or 2635 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18447 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 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 16, 1973?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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October 16, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 1973:

  • Gene Krupa

    American actor and composer of drummers (d. 1973).

  • Ermelindo Lovagnini
  • Tivadar Török
  • Harry Schreurs
  • Uliks Stranger
  • Enrico Patti
  • Pietro Freschi
  • Eugene Bertram «Gene» Krupa

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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October 16, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 16, 1973:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1973 was Angie by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 16, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 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 16, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 16, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 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 16, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 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 16, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 16, 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 16, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 16, 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 16, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 16, 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 16, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 16, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

The Honorary Consul

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Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.

The Making Of The President 1972 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1972

By:

"[White] revolutionized the art of reporting on politics." --William F. BuckleyThe Making of the Presidential President 1972 is the fourth book of Theodore H.

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

By:

America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

By:

Sam Levenson, a beloved humorist and author, finds that his old worldviews don’t match the new one. Levenson was the youngest of eight children born to a large Jewish immigrant family.

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.

October 16, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 16, 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 16, 1973?

On October 16, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1973?

On October 16, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1973?

On October 16, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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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