What happened on Tuesday November 20, 1973?

About November 20th, 1973, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a remarkable moment of rock and roll history, 19-year-old Scot Halpin from Muscatine, Iowa, was invited to play drums for The Who during a concert at the Grand Opera House in Cleveland, Ohio, after the band's original drummer Keith Moon unexpectedly left the stage. This spontaneous performance became a legendary moment in music history, showcasing the unpredictable and dynamic nature of live rock performances.
  • Day of the week: November 20th, 1973 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Photograph by Ringo Starr
  • #1 UK song: Let Me In by The Osmonds
  • Popular movie: Amarcord directed by Federico Fellini

More about November 20th, 1973? See below for more news and curiosities on November 20th, 1973.

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November 20, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 20, 1973:

  • Scot Halpin Fills in for Keith Moon with The Who In a remarkable moment of rock and roll history, 19-year-old Scot Halpin from Muscatine, Iowa, was invited to play drums for The Who during a concert at the Grand Opera House in Cleveland, Ohio, after the band's original drummer Keith Moon unexpectedly left the stage. This spontaneous performance became a legendary moment in music history, showcasing the unpredictable and dynamic nature of live rock performances.
  • A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving TV Special Premieres The beloved animated television special 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' debuted on CBS, featuring the iconic Peanuts characters created by Charles M. Schulz. The special follows Charlie Brown and his friends as they attempt to prepare a unique Thanksgiving meal, highlighting themes of friendship, gratitude, and the holiday spirit.

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

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What day of the week was November 20, 1973?


November 20, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 324th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1973 can also be written as 11/20/1973 in the US and as 20/11/1973 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 20, 1973?


Famous people born on November 20, 1973:

  • Neil Hodgson

    Renowned British motorcycle racer who won the World Superbike Championship in 2003, becoming the first British rider to achieve this title.

  • Savion Glover

    Acclaimed tap dancer and choreographer known for his innovative and virtuosic performances, who has significantly influenced modern dance.

  • Fabio Galante

    Professional Italian footballer who played as a defender for several Serie A clubs, including Torino and Parma, during the 1990s and early...

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


Famous people died on November 20, 1973:

  • Allan Sherman

    Comedic songwriter and television writer known for his parody songs, most famously 'Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah', who was a prominent...

  • Viola Lawrence

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November 20, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 20, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 19th and November 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1973 was Photograph by Ringo Starr, according to the music chart for the week November 19th and November 25th.

  1. - Photograph youtube
  2. - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) youtube
  3. - Top Of The World youtube
  4. - Space Race youtube
  5. - Heartbeat-It's A Lovebeat youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 20, 1973 was Let Me In by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week November 19th and November 25th.

  1. - Let Me In youtube
  2. - Daydreamer / Puppy Song youtube
  3. - I Love You Love Me Love youtube
  4. - Sorrow youtube
  5. - Dyna-Mite youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 20, 1973 was The Love I Lost (Part 1) by Harold Melvin, according to the music chart for the week November 19th and November 25th.

  1. - The Love I Lost (Part 1)
  2. - Space Race youtube
  3. - Cheaper To Keep Her
  4. - Midnight Train To Georgia
  5. - You're A Special Part Of Me
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November 20, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on November 20, 1973 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:36 am and setting at 02:28 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on November 20, 1973?


Someone born on November 20, 1973 is:

51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 24 days old,

or 2686 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18803 days old,

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

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 20th 2025.

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

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

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