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December 19, 1973 was the 353rd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 19, 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 December 19, 1973, who was born and died on December 19, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 19, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich), movies (e.g. The Sting, directed by George Roy Hill), TV series (e.g. Don Blech Und Der Goldene Junker) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 19th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 19, 1973?
- December 19, 1973: What happened on that day?
- December 19, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 19, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 19, 1973?
- December 19, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 19, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- December 19, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 19, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- December 19, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 19, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 19, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 19, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 19, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on December 19, 1973?
What day of the week was December 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 19, 1973:
- Molly closes at alvin theater nyc after 68 performances
- Grenada adopts constitution.
December 19, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 19th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 19, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 19, 1973 was New Moon.
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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Who was born on December 19, 1973?
Famous people born on December 19, 1973:
![Takashi Sorimachi]()
Takashi SorimachiJapanese singer and actor.
- Merlon Sapp
Former American football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League for 13 seasons.
- Kebu Stewart
American basketball player: forward, 76ers.
- Michalis Grigoriou
Greek coach and footballer.
- Erick Wainaina
Kenyan runner.
- Zulfiya Zabirova
Russian cyclist.
- Anika Larsen
- Thora Meyer-Efland
- Paul Roberts
- Vrbica Stefanov
- Wender
- Sébastien Demarbaix
- Reggie Jackson
- Reyes Maroto
Whose famous birthday is on December 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 19th:
![Alyssa Milano]()
Alyssa MilanoAmerican actress.
![Jake Gyllenhaal]()
Jake GyllenhaalAmerican actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an...
![Béatrice Dalle]()
Béatrice DalleFrench model and actress.
![Jennifer Beals]()
Jennifer BealsMovie actress.
![Tyson Beckford]()
Tyson BeckfordRenowned American model and actor.
![Jean Genet]()
Jean GenetFrench novelist, playwright, and poet.
![Til Schweiger]()
Til SchweigerGerman actor, director, and producer.
![Kristy Swanson]()
Kristy SwansonAmerican actress.
![Robert Urich]()
Robert UrichAmerican actor, on stage, film, and radio.
![Ronan Farrow]()
Ronan FarrowAmerican human rights activist, journalist and lawyer.
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December 19, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 4 months old,
or 604 months and 9 days old,
or 2627 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18393 days old,
if you were born on December 19, 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 December 19, 1973?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 19th 2024.
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.
December 19, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 19, 1973:
- Ranald MacDougall
Renowned screenwriter known for his work on various films.
- Emilio Niero
- Philip Sachs
What famous deaths happened on December 19th?
Famous deaths on December 19th:
![Marcello Mastroianni]()
Marcello MastroianniItalian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.
![Renata Tebaldi]()
Renata TebaldiItalian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.
![Hope Lange]()
Hope LangeAmerican actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.
![Joe Cole]()
Joe ColeAmerican rock music roadie (born 1961).
- Adalei Bronte
Adalei Bronte was a renowned English novelist, best known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Daxtin Bronte
Daxtin Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights', which explored themes of love, passion, and...
- Haeven Bronte
Haeven Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Adriella Brontë
Adriella Brontë was a British novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Harly Bronte
Harly Bronte was a renowned English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Alexea Brontë
Alexea Brontë was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
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December 19, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 19, 1973:
- 2003 - the events of the fictional docu-drama The Day Britain Stopped take place.
- Roman festivals - Opalia
- Also see December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
December 19, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 19, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
December 19, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 19, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
- Helen Reddy - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
- 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.
December 19, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 19, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gary Glitter - I Love You Love Me Love
- Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
- The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
- Alvin Stardust - My Coo-Ca-Choo
- 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 R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 19, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 19, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
- Barry White - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up
- Stevie Wonder - Living For The City
- Marvin Gaye - Come Get To This
- The Stylistics - Rockin' Roll Baby
December 19, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 19, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Sting
Release year: 1973
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning
Country: United States of America
The Exorcist
Release year: 1973
Directed by: William Friedkin
Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb
Country: United States of America
Amarcord
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Magali Noël, Bruno Zanin, Pupella Maggio, Armando Brancia
Country: United States of America
Sleeper
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, John Beck, Mary Gregory
Country: United States of America
Cinderella Liberty
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Mark Rydell
Starring: James Caan, Marsha Mason, Kirk Calloway, Eli Wallach
December 19, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 19, 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:
Don Blech und der goldene Junker
Release year: 1973
Shaft
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John Singleton
Casshan
Release year: 1973
Written by: Tatsuo Yoshida
Directed by: Takao Koyama
Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa
Country: Japan
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
December 19, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 19, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Portrait Of A Marriage
By: Nigel Nicolson
Vita Sackville West, novelist, poet and biographer is most well-known as Virginia Woolf's friend, who made her an androgynous time-traveler at Orlando.
The Onion Field
By: Joseph Wambaugh
This is the terrifyingly true story about two young cops who are robbed by two young men. Their separate fates collide on March 19, in an unusual execution in deserted Los Angeles.
The Honorary Consul
By: Graham Greene
Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.
The Hollow Hills
By: Mary Stewart
The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.
December 19, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 19, 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 December 19, 1973?
On December 19, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 1973?
On December 19, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 19, 1973?
On December 19, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 19th?
December 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of December. 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 December 19th, such as:
- 2018 - American intervention in syria, syrian civil war. the pentagon reported that it began withdrawing u.s. forces from syria. a spokesperson for the pentagon stated that the coalition had liberated isil-held territory, but that the campaign is still not over.
- 2017 - Houthis claim that they launched a volcano-h-2 missile at al-yamah palace, saudi capital. the missile was intercepted south-bound of riyadh, and did not cause any casualties, according to the saudis.
- 2016 - Andrei karlov assassinated: a gun attack on an ankara art gallery kills andrei karlov, the russian ambassador to turkey. russia labels the assassin, a 22-year-old police officer mevlut mert alintas (terrorist), mevlut cavusoglu, turkish foreign minister, travels to moscow for a trilateral meeting about syria. he stated that "the incident will have no impact on relations between turkey and russia."
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 December 1973?
December 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
