What happened on Friday October 19, 1973?

Here's what happened on October 19, 1973:

• OPEC Oil Embargo Against United States Commences The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) initiates a strategic oil embargo targeting the United States, dramatically reducing oil exports and implementing significant production cuts. This action was a direct response to U.S. support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War and would have profound geopolitical and economic implications, triggering an energy crisis that would reshape global energy policies.
• Nixon Requests Substantial Aid for Israel U.S. President Richard Nixon formally requests $2.2 billion in emergency aid for Israel, underscoring the United States' commitment to supporting Israel during the ongoing Yom Kippur War and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
• Nixon Defies Appeals Court on Watergate Tapes President Richard Nixon refuses to comply with an Appeals Court decision mandating the release of the Watergate tapes, further intensifying the constitutional crisis surrounding the Watergate scandal and demonstrating his resistance to judicial oversight.
• Ringo Starr Releases 'Photograph' Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr releases the single 'Photograph', a collaborative song with songwriter George Harrison that would become one of his most successful solo works.
• Walt Kelly, Pioneering Cartoonist, Dies Walt Kelly, renowned American cartoonist famous for creating the satirical comic strip 'Pogo' and known for his social commentary and environmental advocacy, passes away at the age of 60.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Oct. 19, 1973

Newspapers from Oct. 19, 1973

October 19, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 1973 can also be written as 10/19/1973 in the US and as 19/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

Famous people born on October 19, 1973:

• Okan Buruk

  Prominent Turkish football manager and former professional footballer who has coached several notable Turkish clubs and the national team.

• Hicham Arazi

  Professional Moroccan tennis player who competed internationally during the 1990s and early 2000s, known for his powerful playing style.

• Neal Brennan
• Nathalie Pottier
• Pekka Himanen

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on October 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1973 was Angie by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. The Rolling Stones - Angie
2. Cher - Half-Breed
3. The Allman Brothers Band - Ramblin Man
4. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
5. Gladys Knight and the Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Simon Park Orchestra - Eye Level
2. David Cassidy - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
3. Slade - My Friend Stan
4. The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
5. Ike & Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
2. Jackson 5 - Get It Together
3. Millie Jackson - Hurts So Good
4. Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
5. The Temptations - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 19, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 19, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 12:01 am and setting at 03:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on October 19, 1973

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Someone born on October 19, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 4 days old,

or 2687 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18814 days old,

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

There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 19th 2025.

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

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

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