What happened on Tuesday July 17, 1973?

Here's what happened on July 17, 1973:

• Afghan Royal Coup: King Zahir Shah Deposed On July 17, 1973, King Mohammed Zahir Shah was overthrown in a bloodless coup by his cousin Mohammed Daoud Khan while the monarch was undergoing medical treatment in Italy. This pivotal moment marked the end of Afghanistan's monarchy and the beginning of a republican era, with Daoud Khan declaring the change a 'national and progressive revolution' and subsequently establishing himself as president.
• Death of Bruce Lee Legendary martial artist and actor Bruce Lee passed away, leaving an indelible mark on global cinema and martial arts culture. His sudden death at the age of 32 shocked the world and cemented his status as a cultural icon.
• Afghanistan Becomes a Republic Mohammad Daoud Khan declared Afghanistan a republic following his successful coup, positioning the transformation as a 'national and progressive revolution' and subsequently assuming the role of president.
• French Nuclear Testing Resumes in Pacific France recommenced nuclear bomb tests at the Mururoa Atoll in French Polynesia, drawing significant protests from Australia and New Zealand due to environmental and safety concerns.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Jul. 17, 1973

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 1973

July 17, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 198th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1973 can also be written as 7/17/1973 in the US and as 17/7/1973 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 1973 in July 1973 calendar

Famous people born on July 17, 1973:

• Horacio Llamas

  Professional basketball player who played as a center for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA during the 1990s.

• Tony Dovolani

  Professional ballroom dancer and dance instructor, known for appearances on Dancing with the Stars.

• Eric Moulds

  Former NFL wide receiver who played primarily for the Buffalo Bills from 1996 to 2005.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on July 17th

Famous people died on July 17, 1973:

• Giuseppe Salvatore Candura

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on July 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1973 was Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
2. Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles
3. Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
4. Three Dog Night - Shambala
5. Paul Simon - Kodachrome

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
2. Slade - Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me
3. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
4. David Bowie - Life On Mars
5. Mungo Jerry - Alright Alright Alright

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1973 was I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Johnnie Taylor - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
2. Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death
3. The Manhattans - There's No Me Without You
4. The O'Jays - Time To Get Down
5. Four Tops - Are You Man Enough

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 09:27 pm and setting at 08:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1973.

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Someone born on July 17, 1973 is:

51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months and 27 days old,

or 2704 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18929 days old,

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

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

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

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