What happened on Friday August 17, 1973?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1973:

• Peter Fechter's Tragic Death at Berlin Wall East German border guards fatally shot 18-year-old Peter Fechter as he attempted to cross the Berlin Wall into West Berlin. Fechter became one of the early victims of the wall, symbolizing the human cost of the Cold War division and the desperate attempts of individuals to seek freedom.
• Willie Mays Hits Final Home Run At Shea Stadium, 42-year-old New York Mets' outfielder Willie Mays hit his 660th and final home run, marking the end of an illustrious baseball career. This milestone represented the culmination of Mays' legendary performance as one of baseball's most iconic players, symbolizing the conclusion of his remarkable journey in Major League Baseball.
• Lee Trevino's First Hole-in-One Professional golfer Lee Trevino achieved his first hole-in-one, a significant personal milestone in his golfing career. This moment represents a notable achievement for the skilled golfer, highlighting the precision and skill required in professional golf.

Events in 1973

August 17, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1973

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1973

August 17, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1973 can also be written as 8/17/1973 in the US and as 17/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1973:

• Mickaël Pagis

  French professional footballer who played as a striker for several clubs, including Rennes and Marseille, and later transitioned to beach...

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1973:

• Conrad Aiken

  American novelist, short story writer, critic, and poet (b. 1889).

• Antonio Fonda Savio
• William Milbourne James

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1973 was Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
2. Wings - Live And Let Die
3. Stories - Brother Louie
4. Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
5. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On

August 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
2. The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
3. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
4. Donny Osmond - Young Love
5. Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash

August 17, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
2. Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
3. Aretha Franklin - Angel
4. Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
5. Four Tops - Are You Man Enough

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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

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August 17, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1973 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:14 pm and setting at 10:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1973.

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Someone born on August 17, 1973 is:

51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 6 days old,

or 2696 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18877 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1973?

There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1973.

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