What happened on Sunday August 19, 1973?

Here's what happened on August 19, 1973:

• William E. Colby Confirmed as CIA Director The U.S. Senate confirmed William E. Colby as the new Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) with an overwhelming vote of 83 to 13. Colby would go on to play a significant role during a tumultuous period in CIA history, including efforts to reform the agency in the wake of controversial Cold War operations.
• CARICOM Established The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) was officially inaugurated, marking a significant milestone in regional cooperation. The founding nations - Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago - came together to create a unified economic and political platform aimed at promoting regional integration, economic development, and collective diplomacy.
• First Native Bahamian Governor-General Milo Butler made history by being sworn in as the Governor-General of the Bahamas, becoming the first native Bahamian to hold this prestigious constitutional role. This event symbolized an important step in the Bahamas' post-colonial governance and national identity.
• Uruguay's Beef Export Strategy Uruguay implemented a three-month ban on beef sales as an economic measure to potentially stabilize and boost its agricultural export market. This strategic intervention reflected the country's efforts to manage its crucial beef industry and international trade dynamics.
• Country Music Wedding Renowned country music artist Kris Kristofferson married singer Rita Coolidge, uniting two prominent figures in the music industry of the early 1970s.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Sandra Palmer secured victory at the LPGA St. Paul Golf Open, contributing to the growing prominence of women's professional golf in the 1970s.
• Pirate World Music Radio Closure Pirate World Music Radio in Holland ceased operations after a decade of broadcasting, marking the end of an era for independent music radio in the Netherlands.

Events in 1973

August 19, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 19, 1973

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 1973

August 19, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 231st day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1973 can also be written as 8/19/1973 in the US and as 19/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

Famous people born on August 19, 1973:

• Marco Materazzi

  Famous Italian footballer known for his role in the 2006 FIFA World Cup final and his controversial moment with Zinedine Zidane.

• Mette-Marit Crown Princess of Norway

  Crown Princess of Norway, wife of Crown Prince Haakon, known for her humanitarian work and modern approach to royal duties.

• Ahmed Best
• Alexis Bachelay
• Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on August 19th

Famous people died on August 19, 1973:

• Heikki Hirvonen

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on August 19th

August 19, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

1. Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
2. Wings - Live And Let Die
3. Stories - Brother Louie
4. Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
5. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On

August 19, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 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.

1. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
2. The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
3. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
4. Donny Osmond - Young Love
5. Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash

August 19, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
2. Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
3. Aretha Franklin - Angel
4. Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
5. Four Tops - Are You Man Enough

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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August 19, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 1973 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 01:15 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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Someone born on August 19, 1973 is:

51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 25 days old,

or 2699 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18896 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 19, 1973.

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