What happened on Wednesday December 19, 1973?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1973:

• Oriental Monarch Maritime Disaster A tragic maritime incident occurred when the Liberian-registered cargo ship Oriental Monarch sank in the North Pacific Ocean, approximately 150 nautical miles northwest of Midway Island. All 40 crew members perished in this devastating shipwreck.
• Grenada Adopts Constitution On December 19, 1973, Grenada officially adopted its national constitution, marking a significant milestone in the country's political development and path towards self-governance.
• Diplomatic Meeting with Kissinger U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger held a diplomatic meeting with a Foreign Minister, as documented in a memorandum of conversation. This meeting was part of the complex diplomatic interactions during the Cold War era.
• Molly Closes Off-Broadway The theatrical production 'Molly' concluded its run at the Alvin Theater in New York City after 68 performances, representing a typical short-run theatrical production of the era.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1973

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1973

December 19, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1973 can also be written as 12/19/1973 in the US and as 19/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1973:

• Takashi Sorimachi

  Prominent Japanese actor and singer known for his roles in popular TV dramas and music career in the 1990s and early 2000s.

• Kebu Stewart

  Professional basketball player who played as a forward for the Philadelphia 76ers during his NBA career.

• Reggie Jackson

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on December 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1973 was The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
2. Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
3. Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
4. Helen Reddy - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
5. Todd Rundgren - Hello It's Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1973 was I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. Gary Glitter - I Love You Love Me Love
2. Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
3. The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
4. Alvin Stardust - My Coo-Ca-Choo
5. Marie Osmond - Paper Roses

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1973 was If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
2. Barry White - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up
3. Stevie Wonder - Living For The City
4. Marvin Gaye - Come Get To This
5. The Stylistics - Rockin' Roll Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1973 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 19, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:37 am and setting at 01:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1974.

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Someone born on December 19, 1973 is:

51 years 4 months old,

or 616 months and 25 days old,

or 2682 weeks

or 18774 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1973?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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

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

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