What happened on Monday August 20, 1973?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1973:

• Establishment of CARICOM 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 to promote regional integration and mutual development.
• Chinese Communist Party Politburo Purge In a significant internal political restructuring, the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party voted to dismiss four high-ranking members: Huang Yongsheng, Wu Faxian, Li Zuopeng, and Ye Jianying. This event was likely part of the ongoing power struggles and political realignments during the later stages of the Cultural Revolution.
• 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.

Events in 1973

August 20, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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Newspapers from Aug. 20, 1973

August 20, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1973 can also be written as 8/20/1973 in the US and as 20/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 1973:

• Todd Helton

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August 20, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1973 was Brother Louie by Stories, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

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

August 20, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

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 20, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
2. Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
3. Sly & The Family Stone - If You Want Me To Stay
4. Aretha Franklin - Angel
5. The Independents - Baby I've Been Missing You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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August 20, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 10:18 pm and setting at 02:24 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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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 1973

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Someone born on August 20, 1973 is:

51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 3 days old,

or 2696 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18874 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1973?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 20, 1973.

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