Saturday August 18, 1973: on this day

August 18, 1973 was the 230th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 18, 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 August 18, 1973, who was born and died on August 18, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. Enter the Dragon, directed by Robert Clouse), TV series (e.g. Der Bastian) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 18th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 18, 1973?


August 18, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 230th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1973 can also be written as 8/18/1973 in the US and as 18/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

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August 18, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 18, 1973:

  • Gene krupa, drummer, plays for final time with benny goodman quartet
  • Aeroflot flight a-13 crashes after takeoff from baku-bina international airport in azerbaijan, killing 56 people and injuring eight.

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August 18, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 18, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 18, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 18, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 12:05 pm.

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

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Who was born on August 18, 1973?


Famous people born on August 18, 1973:

  • Tambi Okwuosa

    Tambi Okwuosa is a Nigerian businessman and the founder of the logistics company Kobo360.

  • Kreig Wilkins

    Kreig Wilkins is a renowned business consultant who has helped numerous companies achieve their growth and profitability goals.

  • Carmen Serano

    American actress.

  • Paulo Schroeber

    Brazilian guitarist (almah, astafix) (d. 2014.

  • Alex Pijper

    Dutch soccer player (fc groningen).

  • Luke Fickell

    Defensive tackle (new orleans saints).

  • Daniel Hope

    Musician.

  • Clarence Benford

    Nfl tight end (seattle seahawks).

  • Victoria Coren

    British presenter, writer and poker player.

  • Olivier Bokern
  • Geppi Cucciari
  • Tomaž Žemva
  • Martin Prohászka
  • Gabriel Naddaf

Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

  • Robert Redford
    Robert Redford

    American actor, director, environmental activist.

  • Mae West
    Mae West

    Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

  • Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson

    Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

  • Edward Norton
    Edward Norton

    American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

  • Andy Samberg
    Andy Samberg

    Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

  • Alex Honnold
    Alex Honnold

    Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

  • Roman Polanski
    Roman Polanski

    French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

  • Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze

    American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

  • Madeleine Stowe
    Madeleine Stowe

    Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

  • Carole Bouquet
    Carole Bouquet

    French actress, model and comedian.

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August 18, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 10 days old,

or 2640 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18485 days old,

if you were born on August 18, 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 August 18, 1973?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 18, 1973.

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August 18, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 18, 1973:

  • François Bonlieu
  • Axel Janse

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Mildred Davis
    Mildred Davis

    Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

  • Robert Novak
    Robert Novak

    American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

  • Ben Cross
    Ben Cross

    English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

  • Beverly Bayne
    Beverly Bayne

    Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

  • John Kerr
    John Kerr

    18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

  • Kafi Annan

    Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Brigitt Haque

    Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

  • Walter Chrysler

    American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

  • Tola Rotimi

    Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 18th

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August 18, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 18, 1973:

  • RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
  • Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
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August 18, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 18, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 18, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1973 was Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 18, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Touch Me In The Morning
  2. - Live And Let Die
  3. - Brother Louie
  4. - The Morning After
  5. - Let's Get It On

August 18, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 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.

August 18, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
  2. - Yesterday Once More
  3. - Welcome Home
  4. - Young Love
  5. - 48 Crash

August 18, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 18, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Get It On
  2. - Here I Am Come & Take Me
  3. - Angel
  4. - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
  5. - Are You Man Enough

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August 18, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 18, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Enter the Dragon

Enter the Dragon

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Robert Clouse

Starring: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Ahna Capri

Country: United States of America

Baba Yaga

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

The Lonely Woman

The Lonely Woman

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Francisco Rovira Beleta

Starring: Renaud Verley, Gina Lollobrigida, Danielle Darrieux, Concha Velasco

Cops and Robbers

Cops and Robbers

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Scott Windhauser

Westworld

Westworld

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Michael Crichton

Starring: Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, James Brolin, Norman Bartold

Country: United States of America

August 18, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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:

Der Bastian

Der Bastian

Release year: 1973

Love Thy Neighbor

Love Thy Neighbor

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jordi Bachs

Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue

August 18, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 18, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Making Of The President 1972 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1972

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"[White] revolutionized the art of reporting on politics." --William F. BuckleyThe Making of the Presidential President 1972 is the fourth book of Theodore H.

Laughing All The Way by Barbara Howar

Laughing All The Way

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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.

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

By:

Entertainment was once a world that didn't sleep. Models, magazine editors, and pop stars all visited "vitamin doctors", to get shots that would enable them to stay awake all night, then work the next day in offices with Calderesque mobiles …

The Summer Before The Dark by Doris Lessing

The Summer Before The Dark

By:

The classic novel by Nobel laureate Doris Lessing about the pivotal summer of one woman's lives is a fascinating exploration into the frightening gulf between youth age and old age.

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

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America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off

August 18, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 18, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73

TREK73

Platform: HP Time-Shared BASIC

Genre: Space combat simulation

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Business

Gotcha

Gotcha

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Lunar Lander

Lunar Lander

Platform: DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based

Genre: Retro/Simulation

history

Who was the US President on August 18, 1973?

On August 18, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1973?

On August 18, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 18, 1973?

On August 18, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 18th?

August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of August. 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 August 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
  • 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.

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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 August 1973?

August 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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