Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for October 17, 1973What happened on Wednesday, October 17, 1973?
About October 17th, 1973, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 17, 1973, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) announced an immediate cutback of oil production by 5 percent, to be followed by successive monthly cutbacks of 5 percent until Israel withdrew to the 1967 frontiers and the "legal rights" of the Palestinians were restored. In a separate development, the six Persian Gulf members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) unilaterally increased the price of oil by 70 percent, from $3.01 to $5.12 a barrel.
- Day of the week: October 17th, 1973 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Angie by The Rolling Stones
- #1 UK song: Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Sting directed by George Roy Hill
More about October 17th, 1973? See below for more news and curiosities on October 17th, 1973.
A meaningful gift for someone born on October 17, 1973
Give them the year they were born
The personalized 1973 nostalgia year poster is a beautifully researched snapshot of the books, songs and movies that shaped 1973.
- Best-selling books from 1973
- Popular songs from 1973
- Popular movies from 1973
$9.90 · Personalized digital poster delivered instantly by email
Create a 1973 year posterWant the exact date instead? Create a October 17, 1973 poster
See our satisfaction and refund policy.
Real poster exampleTable of contents
- October 17, 1973: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 17, 1973?
- Who was born on October 17, 1973?
- October 17, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 17, 1973?
- Back in 1973
October 17, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1973:
- OPEC enacts oil embargo On October 17, 1973, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) announced an immediate cutback of oil production by 5 percent, to be followed by successive monthly cutbacks of 5 percent until Israel withdrew to the 1967 frontiers and the "legal rights" of the Palestinians were restored. In a separate development, the six Persian Gulf members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) unilaterally increased the price of oil by 70 percent, from $3.01 to $5.12 a barrel. source: britannica.com
- OPEC Oil Embargo Begins On October 17, 1973, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) initiated an oil embargo targeting the United States and other nations that supported Israel during the Yom Kippur War, causing a sharp rise in oil prices and contributing to the 1973 oil crisis. source: en.wikipedia.org
October 17, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from October 1973
Looking for other vintage memories?Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was October 17, 1973?
October 17, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1973 can also be written as 10/17/1973 in the US and as 17/10/1973 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 17, 1973?
Famous people born on October 17, 1973:
![Bruce Toussaint]()
Bruce ToussaintProminent French journalist and television/radio host known for his significant media presence in France.
October 17, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1973:
![Ingeborg Bachmann]()
Ingeborg BachmannRenowned Austrian poet and philosopher who made significant contributions to post-war literature.
![Edoardo Orabona]()
Edoardo Orabona
October 17, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 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 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1973 was Angie by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
- The Rolling Stones - Angie
- Cher - Half-Breed
- The Allman Brothers Band - Ramblin Man
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Gladys Knight and the Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
October 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
- Simon Park Orchestra - Eye Level
- David Cassidy - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
- Slade - My Friend Stan
- The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
- Ike & Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits
October 17, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
- Jackson 5 - Get It Together
- Millie Jackson - Hurts So Good
- Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
- The Temptations - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)
October 17, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
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.
Discover the personality of October born.
Unlock the Mysteries of October 17, 1973! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
October 17, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 17, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1973 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 01:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1973.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1973
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on October 17, 1973?
Someone born on October 17, 1973 is:
52 years 9 months old,
or 633 months and 18 days old,
or 2754 weeks and 6 days old,
or 19284 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1973?
There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 17th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 17, 1973.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
This day in 30 sec.
Back in 1973
Why 1973 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on October 17, 1973, a 1973 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to October 17, 1973 includes OPEC enacts oil embargo, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 17, 1973 included “Angie” by The Rolling Stones, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 17, 1973 included The Sting, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
October 17, 1973 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Bruce Toussaint, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make October 17, 1973 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1973, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to October 17, 1973.
The 1973 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to October 17, 1973.
Explore the fuller story in our 1973 history guide, or see the 1973 poster gift page. You can also compare ideas in our birth-year poster guide.
Make 1973 part of their celebration
A personalized digital nostalgia gift, ready to order for someone connected to October 17, 1973.
