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July 20, 1973 was the 201st day of the year 1973, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.
Is July 20, 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 July 20, 1973, who was born and died on July 20, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 20, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce), movies (e.g. Enter the Dragon, directed by Robert Clouse), TV series (e.g. Der Bastian) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 20th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 20, 1973?
- July 20, 1973: What happened on that day?
- July 20, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 20, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 20, 1973?
- July 20, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 20, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- July 20, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 20, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- July 20, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 20, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 20, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 20, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 20, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on July 20, 1973?
What day of the week was July 20, 1973?
July 20, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 201st day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 20, 1973 can also be written as 7/20/1973 in the US and as 20/7/1973 in UK and Europe.
July 20, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 20, 1973:
- Jack brisco beats harley race in houston, to become nwa champ
- Palestianian terrorists hijack a japan airlines jet en route from amsterdam to japan and force it down in dubai.
- First coast-to-coast black-owned and operated radio network: the national black network (nbn) begins operations.
July 20, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 20, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 20th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 20, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 20, 1973 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 10:17 pm and setting at 11:57 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1973.
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Who was born on July 20, 1973?
Famous people born on July 20, 1973:
![Omar Epps]()
Omar EppsOmar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.
- Ido Herzberg
Israeli politician and former member of the Knesset.
- Peter Forsberg
Swedish former professional ice hockey player, known for his skill and versatility.
- Roberto Orci
Mexican-american producer and screenwriter.
- Haakon Crown Prince of Norway
Haakon crown prince of norway is the heir apparent to the throne of norway and is known for his work in promoting environmental issues and...
- Patrick Buchanan
Known for his contributions to the development of the Linux kernel.
- Claudio Reyna
Former US Men's National Team captain and successful soccer player.
- Konstantinos Kenteris
Greek sprinter who won gold in the 200m at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
- Nixon McLean
Nixon McLean was a talented soccer player known for his speed and agility on the field.
- Haakon
Crown prince of norway.
- Mads Rieper
Danish manager and footballer.
- Debashish Mohanty
Indian cricketer and coach.
- Raja Krishnamoorthi
Businessman.
- Anni Sinnemäki
- Elena Testor
- Casey Wiegmann
- Susheela Raman
Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:
![Gisele Bündchen]()
Gisele BündchenBrazilian actress, model and producer.
![Osric Chau]()
Osric ChauOsric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.
![Naseeruddin Shah]()
Naseeruddin ShahNaseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.
![Natalie Wood]()
Natalie WoodAmerican actress.
![Sandra Oh]()
Sandra OhSandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.
![Chris Cornell]()
Chris CornellAmerican musician (soundgarden, audioslave).
![Josh Holloway]()
Josh HollowayJosh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.
![Ray Allen]()
Ray AllenAmerican basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.
![Lola Albright]()
Lola AlbrightAmerican actress.
![Dannion Brinkley]()
Dannion BrinkleyAmerican author and a prime example of the near-death-experience, a superstar on the lecture circuit of occult devotees and the author of...
July 20, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 9 months old,
or 609 months and 4 days old,
or 2648 weeks and 5 days old,
or 18541 days old,
if you were born on July 20, 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 July 20, 1973?
There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 20, 1973.
July 20, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 20, 1973:
![Bruce Lee]()
Bruce LeeChinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.
- Rodert Smithson
Rodert Smithson was an American artist known for his large-scale earthworks and his influential writings on art and landscape.
- Dragon Lee
Dragon Lee was a legendary martial artist and actor who popularized martial arts films in the 1970s.
- Bruce Lee [Lee Yuen Kam]
Actor (enter the dragon), dies at 32.
- Hans Albert Einstein
What famous deaths happened on July 20th?
Famous deaths on July 20th:
![Mildred Harris]()
Mildred HarrisMildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.
![James Doohan]()
James DoohanCanadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).
![Allen Jenkins]()
Allen JenkinsStaten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).
![Franklin Pangborn]()
Franklin PangbornDies at 69.
![Mary Treen]()
Mary TreenActress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.
![Linda Stirling]()
Linda StirlingAt 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.
- Geeta Dutt
Geeta Dutt was a renowned Indian playback singer who lent her voice to numerous Bollywood films.
- Jarious Smith
Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Iniko Jones
Celebrated for his impactful and socially relevant plays.
- Krrish Singh
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 20th
July 20, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 20, 1973:
- St. Jerome Aemiliani
- St. Rufina
- St. Flavian
- St. Justa
- St. Margaret of Antioch
- St. Sabinus
- St. Joseph of Barsabas
- Brazil - Friendship Day
- St. Ceslas
- Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)
Observances on July 20, 1973:
- International Moon Day
- World Chess Day
July 20, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 20, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 16th and July 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 20, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1973 was Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 20, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 20, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
- Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles
- Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
- Three Dog Night - Shambala
- Paul Simon - Kodachrome
July 20, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 20, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 20, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
- Slade - Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me
- Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
- David Bowie - Life On Mars
- Mungo Jerry - Alright Alright Alright
July 20, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1973 was I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 20, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 20, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Johnnie Taylor - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
- Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death
- The Manhattans - There's No Me Without You
- The O'Jays - Time To Get Down
- Four Tops - Are You Man Enough
July 20, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 20, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Enter the Dragon
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Robert Clouse
Starring: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Ahna Capri
Country: United States of America
Abhimaan
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri, Asrani, Bindu
The Last American Hero
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Lamont Johnson
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty
The MacKintosh Man
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Paul Newman, Dominique Sanda, James Mason, Harry Andrews
Gehri Chaal
Release year: 1973
Directed by: C.V. Sridhar
Starring: Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan, Bindu
July 20, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 20, 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:
Der Bastian
Release year: 1973
Love Thy Neighbor
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Jordi Bachs
Praise the Lord
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue
July 20, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 20, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Summer Before The Dark
By: Doris Lessing
The classic novel by Nobel laureate Doris Lessing about the pivotal summer of one woman's lives is a fascinating exploration into the frightening gulf between youth age and old age.
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.
Serpico
By: Peter Maas
The 1960s were a period of social and generational turmoil felt most strongly in New York City's melting pot.
Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution
By: Dr. Robert Atkins
America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off
July 20, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 20, 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 July 20, 1973?
On July 20, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 1973?
On July 20, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 20, 1973?
On July 20, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 20th?
July 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of July. 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 July 20th, such as:
- 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.
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 July 1973?
July 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
