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May 17, 1973 was the 137th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 17, 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 May 17, 1973, who was born and died on May 17, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, directed by Sam Peckinpah), TV series (e.g. Cheri) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 17, 1973?
- May 17, 1973: What happened on that day?
- May 17, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 17, 1973?
- May 17, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 17, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 17, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 17, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 17, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 17, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 17, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on May 17, 1973?
What day of the week was May 17, 1973?
May 17, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 137th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1973 can also be written as 5/17/1973 in the US and as 17/5/1973 in UK and Europe.
May 17, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1973:
- Nash at nine opens at helen hayes theater nyc for 21 performances
- Stevie wonder releases you are the sunshine of my love
- Joe ferguson hits the 6,000th brooklyn dodgers' homerun.
- Us senate watergate committee begins its hearings.
- Us performs three nuclear tests at rifle, colorado.
May 17, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 17, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 17, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1973 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:58 pm and setting at 06:14 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 17, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1973.
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Who was born on May 17, 1973?
Famous people born on May 17, 1973:
![Sasha Alexander]()
Sasha AlexanderSasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.
- Deitrick Haddon
Talented writer acclaimed for his thought-provoking poetry collections.
- Josh Homme
American singer and songwriter (queens of the stone age).
- Damyon Ramirez
Damyon Ramirez is a Mexican chemist who has made significant contributions to the field of materials science.
- Mialani Diaz
Mialani Diaz is a Mexican politician who has served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico since 2018.
- Jay Riemersma
Tight end (buffalo bills).
- Tori Spelling
Actress.
- Matthew McGrory
American actor (born 1973).
- Tamsier Joof
English actor and choreographer.
- Adam Rex
Artist.
- Steve Barakatt
Canadian producer and pianist of singer-songwriters.
- Montreal (Quebec)
- Gérald Dahan
- Natalie Brown
- Petr Gabriel
- Mario Ledesma
Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:
![Dennis Hopper]()
Dennis HopperAmerican actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".
![Sugar Ray Leonard]()
Sugar Ray LeonardSugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.
![Adel Imam]()
Adel ImamAdel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.
![Ross Butler]()
Ross ButlerRoss butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.
![Derek Hough]()
Derek HoughDerek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.
![Bob Saget]()
Bob SagetBob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...
![Leven Rambin]()
Leven RambinLeven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
![Nikki Reed]()
Nikki ReedNikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.
![Craig Ferguson]()
Craig FergusonScots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.
![Andrea Corr]()
Andrea CorrIrish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.
May 17, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 11 months old,
or 611 months and 6 days old,
or 2657 weeks and 5 days old,
or 18604 days old,
if you were born on May 17, 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 May 17, 1973?
There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 17, 1973.
May 17, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 17, 1973:
- Alexander J Kropholler
Dutch writer/architect, dies at the age of 91.
- Antonio Victor Pildain y Zapiain
- Matty Roubert
What famous deaths happened on May 17th?
Famous deaths on May 17th:
![Frank Gorshin]()
Frank GorshinAmerican actor.
![Edward Hardwicke]()
Edward HardwickeEnglish actor (born 1932).
![Bruce Fairbairn]()
Bruce FairbairnCanadian record producer and musician (born 1949).
![Robert Webber]()
Robert WebberActor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.
![Hugh Burden]()
Hugh BurdenActor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.
- Kyston Williams
Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.
- Warda Al-Jazairia
Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...
- Zahki Khan
Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.
- Lyndle Smith
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.
- Geovannie Ramirez
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
May 17, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 17, 1973:
- Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
- Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
- International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
- Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
Observances on May 17, 1973:
- UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
- World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Saints celebrated on May 17, 1973:
- Saint Solochon
- Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
- Saint Montanus
- Saint Dietmar
- Saint Pamphamer
- Saint Pamphalon
- Saint Adrian of Alexandria
May 17, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1973 was You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 17, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
- Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
- The Sweet - Little Willy
- Edgar Winter - Frankenstein
- Elton John - Daniel
May 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 17, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wizzard - See My Baby Jive
- Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
- The Sweet - Hell Raiser
- Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
- Perry Como - And I Love You So
May 17, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1973 was Leaving Me by The Independents, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 17, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Independents - Leaving Me
- Sylvia (r&b) - Pillow Talk
- Barry White - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
- The New Birth - I Can Understand It
- Ohio Players - Funky Worm
May 17, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 17, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Starring: James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel, Katy Jurado
Country: United States of America
The Big Feast
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Marco Ferreri
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Michel Piccoli, Philippe Noiret, Ugo Tognazzi
Country: United States of America
Emperor of the North
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine, Charles Tyner
Girls Are for Loving
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Don Schain
Starring: Cheri Caffaro, Timothy Brown, Sheila Leighton, Scott Ellsworth
Baba Yaga
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Corrado Farina
Starring: Carroll Baker, George Eastman (II), Ely Galleani, Carla Mancini, Lorenzo Piani, Isabelle De Funès, Daniela Balzaretti
Country: Italy
May 17, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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:
Cheri
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!
Release year: 1973
May 17, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 17, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
By: Richard Bach
The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …
Laughing All The Way
By: Barbara Howar
Barbara Howar served as temporary head of Washington D.C. socialites from the 1960s to the time President Johnson warned him to calm down the parties.
Breakfast of Champions
By: Kurt Vonnegut
Breakfast of Champions is Kurt Vonnegut’s most beloved character, Kilgore Trout. He discovers to his horror that a Midwest car dealer has taken his fiction as fact in Breakfast of Champions.
The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three
By: John Godey
1973 novel about the NYC subway hijacking. 1974 Dell paperback edition.
Evening In Byzantium
By: Irwin Shaw
One of Irwin Shaw’s most memorable heroes fights to resurrect a declining career against a tough cast, whiskey and old memories Jesse Crain was created for Cannes.
May 17, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 17, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
TREK73
Lemonade Stand
Gotcha
Lunar Lander
Who was the US President on May 17, 1973?
On May 17, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1973?
On May 17, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 1973?
On May 17, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 17th?
May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of May. 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 May 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
- 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
- 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).
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 May 1973?
May 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
