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May 19, 1973 was the 139th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 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 May 19, 1973, who was born and died on May 19, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, directed by Sam Peckinpah), TV series (e.g. Cheri) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 19th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 19, 1973?
- May 19, 1973: What happened on that day?
- May 19, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 19, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 19, 1973?
- May 19, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 19, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- May 19, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 19, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- May 19, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 19, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 19, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 19, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 19, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on May 19, 1973?
What day of the week was May 19, 1973?
May 19, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 139th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 19, 1973 can also be written as 5/19/1973 in the US and as 19/5/1973 in UK and Europe.
May 19, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 19, 1973:
- Daisy a day by jud strunk hits #14
- Smith opens at eden theater nyc for 17 performances
- 99th preakness: ron turcotte aboard secretariat wins in 1:54.4.
- Secretariat wins the preakness stakes.
May 19, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 19, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 19th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 19, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 19, 1973 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 19, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 07:57 am.
The previous full moon was on May 17, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1973.
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Who was born on May 19, 1973?
Famous people born on May 19, 1973:
![Dario Franchitti]()
Dario FranchittiScottish race car driver.
- Omere Ndoye
Omere Ndoye is a Senegalese politician and member of the Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS) party.
- Hugues Obry
French fencer who was awarded a gold medal in a(c]pa(c]e team at the 2004 summer olympics, athens.
- Nikhil Chopra
Former Indian cricketer known for his off-spin bowling.
- Alice Roberts
Renowned anatomist and television presenter.
- Andreas Johansson in Hofors
Sweden; nhl forward (pittsburgh penguins and new york islanders).
- Andreas Johansson
- Milagros Palma
- Luca Cavallo
- Davide Burani
- Julien Ribot
Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:
![Grace Jones]()
Grace JonesGrace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...
![André the Giant]()
André the GiantAndré the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.
![Pete Townshend]()
Pete TownshendBritish musician, founder of "the who", rock band.
![Jon Kortajarena]()
Jon KortajarenaJon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...
![Nora Ephron]()
Nora EphronAmerican director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.
![Kevin Garnett]()
Kevin GarnettNba forward (minnesota timberwolves).
![Kyle Eastwood]()
Kyle EastwoodAmerican singer-bass player and actor.
![Nancy Kwan]()
Nancy KwanHong kong-american actress and makeup artist.
![Michele Placido]()
Michele PlacidoFoggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).
![Jesse Peretz]()
Jesse PeretzAmerican filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.
May 19, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 11 months old,
or 611 months and 1 day old,
or 2657 weeks
or 18599 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 19, 1973?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 19, 1973.
May 19, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 19, 1973:
- Luciano Trolli
- David Milford Hume
- Anton Zwerina
- Nelly Fioramonti
What famous deaths happened on May 19th?
Famous deaths on May 19th:
![Alan Young]()
Alan YoungAlan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.
![Ronald Colman]()
Ronald ColmanBritish-american actor.
![Henry Corden]()
Henry CordenAmerican actor and voice artist (born in 1921).
- Maymuna Ali
Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
- Nathanyal Hawthorne
Renowned American novelist and short story writer.
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...
- Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy
Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.
May 19, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 19, 1973:
- National Hug-Your-Cat Day
- NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
- Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
- Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
- Theophilus of Corte
- Pudentiana
- Emiliana
- Ives
- Peter Celestine
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
May 19, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 19, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 19, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1973 was You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 19, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 19, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
- Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
- The Sweet - Little Willy
- Edgar Winter - Frankenstein
- Elton John - Daniel
May 19, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 19, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 19, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wizzard - See My Baby Jive
- Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
- The Sweet - Hell Raiser
- Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
- Perry Como - And I Love You So
May 19, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1973 was Leaving Me by The Independents, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 19, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 19, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Independents - Leaving Me
- Sylvia (r&b) - Pillow Talk
- Barry White - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
- The New Birth - I Can Understand It
- Ohio Players - Funky Worm
May 19, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 19, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Starring: James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel, Katy Jurado
Country: United States of America
The Big Feast
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Marco Ferreri
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Michel Piccoli, Philippe Noiret, Ugo Tognazzi
Country: United States of America
Emperor of the North
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine, Charles Tyner
Girls Are for Loving
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Don Schain
Starring: Cheri Caffaro, Timothy Brown, Sheila Leighton, Scott Ellsworth
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
May 19, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Cheri
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!
Release year: 1973
May 19, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 19, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Odessa File
By: Frederick Forsyth
A suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes in revelation after revelation. Of a Mafia-like organisation called Odessa...of a real-life fugitive known by the "Butcher of Riga"..of young German journalist, tumed obsessed assassin and.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
By: Richard Bach
The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …
Breakfast of Champions
By: Kurt Vonnegut
Breakfast of Champions is Kurt Vonnegut’s most beloved character, Kilgore Trout. He discovers to his horror that a Midwest car dealer has taken his fiction as fact in Breakfast of Champions.
Laughing All The Way
By: Barbara Howar
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.
May 19, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 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 May 19, 1973?
On May 19, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1973?
On May 19, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 19, 1973?
On May 19, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 19th?
May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of May. 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 May 19th, such as:
- 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
- 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.
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 May 1973?
May 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
