Sunday May 20, 1973: on this day

May 20, 1973 was the 140th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 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 May 20, 1973, who was born and died on May 20, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 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 20th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 1973?


May 20, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 140th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1973 can also be written as 5/20/1973 in the US and as 20/5/1973 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1973:

  • 2 gentlemen of verona closes at st. james theater nyc after 613 performances
  • 25th emmy awards: waltons, all in the family and mary tyler moore
  • Donna caponi young wins lpga bluegrass golf invitational.
  • In los angeles, california, the 25th annual emmy awards are presented, hosted by johnny carson.

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May 20, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 20th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 20, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 20, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 10:38 pm and setting at 08:55 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 20, 1973?


Famous people born on May 20, 1973:

  • Samuele Papi

    A bronze medal winning italian volleyball player with the italian men’s team at atlanta olympics, 8/04/1996.

  • Elsa Lunghini

    French singer-actress, of italian descent, was born to georges lunghini (composer) and to christiane (paier), marla"ne jobert’s sister.

  • Eleonora Benfatto

    Miss italy 1989, italian beauty queen.

  • Jenise Rideout

    Jenise Rideout is an actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Jamia Bennett

    Notable chemist known for her research in environmental chemistry.

  • Kaya Yanar

    German comedian and actor known for his stand-up performances.

  • Nathan Long

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Roger Nordstrand
  • Jun'ichi Watanabe
  • James Watkins
  • Patricia Navidad
  • Håvard Halvorsen
  • Mara Cunningham
  • Nuris Arias
  • Tat'jana Lebedeva
  • Keisuke Kurihara

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 10 months old,

or 610 months and 8 days old,

or 2653 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18575 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 20, 1973?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

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

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

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May 20, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 1973:

  • Jarno Saarinen

    Finnish motorcycle racer (born 1945).

  • Renzo Pasolini

    Italian motorcycle racer (b. 1938).

  • Joaquín Bau

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 20th

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May 20, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 1973:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1973:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1973:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 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 20, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 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:

  1. - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
  2. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
  3. - Little Willy
  4. - Frankenstein
  5. - Daniel

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 20, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 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:

  1. - See My Baby Jive
  2. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
  3. - Hell Raiser
  4. - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
  5. - And I Love You So

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1973 was Leaving Me by The Independents, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 20, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 20, 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:

  1. - Leaving Me
  2. - Pillow Talk
  3. - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
  4. - I Can Understand It
  5. - Funky Worm

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May 20, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 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

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

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

Emperor of the North

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine, Charles Tyner

Girls Are for Loving

Girls Are for Loving

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Don Schain

Starring: Cheri Caffaro, Timothy Brown, Sheila Leighton, Scott Ellsworth

Baba Yaga

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 20, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Cheri

Cheri

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Release year: 1973

May 20, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 20, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Life And Death Of Adolf Hitler by Robert Payne

The Life And Death Of Adolf Hitler

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This is the gripping story of an evil genius who nearly conquered the entire world...Compulsive reading! It transforms Hitler's image from a caricature into a believable person

The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth

The Odessa File

By:

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

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

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 …

The Implosion Conspiracy by Louis Nizer

The Implosion Conspiracy

By:

Collectible Hardcover Fiction Out of Print

The Best And The Brightest by David Halberstam

The Best And The Brightest

By:

"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."

May 20, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 20, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73

TREK73

Platform: HP Time-Shared BASIC

Genre: Space combat simulation

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Business

Gotcha

Gotcha

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Lunar Lander

Lunar Lander

Platform: DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based

Genre: Retro/Simulation

history

Who was the US President on May 20, 1973?

On May 20, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1973?

On May 20, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1973?

On May 20, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

Find out more about May 20th

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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.

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Sunday May 20, 1973