What happened on Sunday June 17, 1973?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1973:

• Brezhnev's US Visit Soviet party leader Leonid Brezhnev visited the United States, marking an important diplomatic engagement during the Cold War era.
• Hokkaido Earthquake and Tsunami A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the northern coastal region of Hokkaido, Japan, causing significant regional damage. The seismic event triggered a tsunami with waves reaching up to 3 meters high, devastating local maritime infrastructure. Twenty-six fishing boats were severely damaged or completely sunk, and the water supply was temporarily disrupted. Over 30,000 people were evacuated from the affected areas, and approximately 250 tons of salmon stored on docks were washed away. The total economic damage was estimated at $5 million.
• Dolly Parton Records Iconic Song Country music legend Dolly Parton recorded her timeless song 'I Will Always Love You' at RCA studios in Nashville, a track that would later become a global hit.
• Johnny Miller's Historic US Open Win Johnny Miller achieved a remarkable victory at the US Open Men's Golf Championship at Oakmont Country Club. He fired an extraordinary final round of 63 (-8), which was a record at the time, winning his first major championship by one stroke ahead of John Schlee.
• Father's Day and Mississippi River Exploration Commemoration June 17, 1973, was designated as a day commemorating two significant events: the 300th anniversary of Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet's exploration of the upper Mississippi River in 1673, and the national observance of Father's Day in the United States.
• Johnson Sea Link Research Vessel Incident The submersible research vessel Johnson Sea Link became entangled on the wreckage of the USS Fred T. Berry, a destroyer that had been sunk in 1969.
• Canadian Open Golf Tournament Jocelyne Bourassa of Canada won the inaugural Canadian Open Golf (La Canadienne) at Montreal Municipal Golf Club, defeating Sandra Haynie and Judy Rankin in a playoff.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1973

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1973

June 17, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 168th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1973 can also be written as 6/17/1973 in the US and as 17/6/1973 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1973 in June 1973 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1973:

• Louis Leterrier

  French film director known for directing blockbuster action movies like 'The Incredible Hulk' and 'Clash of the Titans', with a significant...

• Aurélie Filippetti

  French politician and novelist of Italian descent who served as Minister of Culture and Communication from 2012, known for her intellectual...

• Federica Mogherini

  Italian politician who served as High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy from 2014 to 2019.

• Leander Paes

  Renowned Indian tennis player celebrated for his exceptional skills in doubles tennis, with multiple Grand Slam titles and Olympic...

• Mark Umbers
• Krayzie Bone

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1973:

• Nils Sandström

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on June 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1973 was My Love by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Paul McCartney - My Love
2. Clint Holmes - Playground In My Mind
3. Sylvia - Pillow Talk
4. Barry White - I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby
5. Elton John - Daniel

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1973 was Can The Can by Suzi Quatro, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Suzi Quatro - Can The Can
2. 10cc - Rubber Bullets
3. Wizzard - See My Baby Jive
4. Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
5. Medicine Head - One And One Is One

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1973 was One Of A Kind (Love Affair) by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. The Spinners - One Of A Kind (Love Affair)
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Daddy Could Swear, I Declare
3. Barry White - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
4. Bloodstone - Natural High
5. The Dells - Give Your Baby A Standing Ovation

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 07:48 am.

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

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Someone born on June 17, 1973 is:

51 years 10 months old,

or 622 months and 27 days old,

or 2708 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18959 days old,

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

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

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

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