What happened on Saturday October 20, 1973?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1973:

• Watergate Scandal: Saturday Night Massacre In a dramatic political event, United States President Richard Nixon fired U.S. Attorney General Elliot Richardson and Deputy Attorney General William Ruckelshaus after they refused to dismiss special prosecutor Archibald Cox. Solicitor General Robert Bork ultimately carried out the firing of Cox, marking a pivotal moment in the Watergate scandal that would eventually lead to Nixon's resignation.
• OPEC Oil Embargo Begins Arab oil-producing countries imposed a total oil embargo on the United States, triggering a major global energy crisis. This geopolitical event would have profound economic and political implications, dramatically affecting international relations and energy policies.
• Sydney Opera House Official Opening Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the iconic Sydney Opera House after 14 years of complex and groundbreaking architectural construction. This moment marked a significant cultural milestone for Australia, celebrating one of the most recognizable and innovative architectural designs of the 20th century.
• The Six Million Dollar Man TV Premiere ABC premiered 'The Six Million Dollar Man', a popular science fiction television series starring Lee Majors as a former astronaut with bionic implants. The show would become a significant pop culture phenomenon of the 1970s.
• William Shatner's Marriage Canadian actor William Shatner, famous for his role in Star Trek, married Marcy Lafferty in a personal milestone of his life.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1973

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1973

October 20, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1973 can also be written as 10/20/1973 in the US and as 20/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1973:

• Laurent Brancowitz

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• Rodrigo Faro

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on October 20th

Famous people died on October 20, 1973:

• Emil Seifert

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on October 20th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 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 20th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 01:13 am and setting at 03:34 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 20, 1973

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Someone born on October 20, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 3 days old,

or 2687 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18813 days old,

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

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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

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

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