Monday May 21, 1973: on this day

May 21, 1973 was the 141st day of the year 1973, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 21, 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 21, 1973, who was born and died on May 21, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Frankenstein by Edgar Winter), movies (e.g. Day for Night, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Praise The Lord) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 21, 1973?


May 21, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 141st day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1973 can also be written as 5/21/1973 in the US and as 21/5/1973 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 21, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 11:19 pm and setting at 09:55 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 21, 1973?


Famous people born on May 21, 1973:

  • Rhandi Weaver

    Dedicated politician advocating for social justice and equality.

  • Noel Fielding

    Noel fielding is a british comedian known for his surreal and eccentric comedy style, as well as for being a co-creator and co-star of the...

  • Stewart Cink

    Stewart Cink is a professional golfer who has won multiple PGA Tour events.

  • James Watkins

    Director.

  • Dayna Martin

    Youtube star.

  • Simon Hiscocks
  • Paolo Montalbán
  • Olena Radčenko
  • Peter Strickland
  • Marcello Ferrarini
  • Andrea De Marco
  • Oyié Flavié

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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May 21, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 10 months old,

or 610 months and 7 days old,

or 2653 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18574 days old,

if you were born on May 21, 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 21, 1973?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 21, 1973.

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May 21, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1973:

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Ivan Konev

    Soviet marshal and general (b. 1897).

  • Carlo E Gadda

    Italian engineer/writer (war diary), died at 79.

  • George Breakstone

    Actor/director (great expectations), dead at 53.

  • Graves Erskine
  • Ivan Stepanovič Konev
  • Gabrielle Ray
  • Grigore Moisil
  • Giovanni Albera

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

  • Wilmina Fleming

    Renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the field.

  • Tommaso Campanella

    Italian philosopher and poet known for his utopian work 'The City of the Sun'.

  • Ioan Petru Culianu

    Renowned Romanian philosopher known for his work on mysticism and religion.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 21st

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May 21, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 1973:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 1973:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 1973:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 21, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1973 was Frankenstein by Edgar Winter, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 21, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 21, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 21, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. 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 21, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1973 was I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby by Barry White, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 21, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
  2. - Leaving Me
  3. - One Of A Kind (Love Affair)
  4. - I Can Understand It
  5. - Without You In My Life

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May 21, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Day for Night

Day for Night

Release year: 1973

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Pierre Léaud, François Truffaut, Valentina Cortese

Country: United States of America

The Holy Mountain

The Holy Mountain

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Alejandro Jodorowsky

Starring: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Horacio Salinas, Zamira Saunders, Juan Ferrara

Country: United States of America

Jeremy

Jeremy

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Arthur Barron

Starring: Robby Benson, Glynnis O'Connor, Len Bari, Leonardo Cimino

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

A Doll's House

A Doll's House

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Joseph Losey

May 21, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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:

Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue

Cheri

Cheri

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Release year: 1973

May 21, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 21, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

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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

The Matlock Paper by Robert Ludlum

The Matlock Paper

By:

James Barbour Matlock is a college professor and Vietnam veteran. Washington chooses him to stop a wide-reaching conspiracy in an assignment that is undercover and destined to put his life at risk.

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 Best And The Brightest by David Halberstam

The Best And The Brightest

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

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

May 21, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 21, 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 21, 1973?

On May 21, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1973?

On May 21, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 1973?

On May 21, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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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.

Discover how May 1973 calendar looked like.

Monday May 21, 1973