What happened on Sunday October 21, 1973?

Here's what happened on October 21, 1973:

• End of the Yom Kippur War The Yom Kippur War, a significant conflict between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria, comes to an end after approximately 20 days of intense fighting. This war had major geopolitical implications for the Middle East and global power dynamics.
• Kissinger's Secret Moscow Negotiations Henry A. Kissinger, President Nixon's Secretary of State, arrives in Moscow to conduct confidential diplomatic negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East and potentially brokering a peace resolution in the aftermath of the Yom Kippur War.
• Oakland Athletics Win World Series The Oakland Athletics clinch their second consecutive World Series championship by defeating the New York Mets 5-2 in Game 7, completing a thrilling best-of-seven series and solidifying their status as a baseball dynasty of the early 1970s.
• Kidnapping of John Paul Getty III In a shocking act of criminal brutality, kidnappers cut off the ear of John Paul Getty III, grandson of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, and send it to a newspaper in Rome as a gruesome ransom demand. The severed ear does not arrive at the newspaper until November 8, heightening the drama of this high-profile kidnapping.
• UN Recognizes Guinea-Bissau's Independence The United Nations officially recognizes the independence of Guinea-Bissau, a significant moment in the decolonization process of Africa and the country's struggle for self-determination following years of conflict with Portuguese colonial rule.
• NFL Record: Two Safeties in One Game Fred Dryer of the Los Angeles Rams makes NFL history by scoring two safeties in the same game, a rare and remarkable achievement in professional football that highlights defensive prowess.

Events in 1973

October 21, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 21, 1973

Newspapers from Oct. 21, 1973

October 21, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Atlanta Falcons - San Diego Chargers : 41 - 0
• Baltimore Colts - Detroit Lions : 29 - 27
• Buffalo Bills - Miami Dolphins : 6 - 27
• Green Bay Packers - Los Angeles Rams : 7 - 24
• Houston Oilers - Cleveland Browns : 13 - 42

October 21, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 294th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1973 can also be written as 10/21/1973 in the US and as 21/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

Famous people died on October 21, 1973:

• Nasif Estéfano

  Legendary Argentine racing driver known for his significant contributions to motorsports in South America during the 1960s and early 1970s.

• Conrad Carlsrud
• Aldo Cevenini

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on October 21st

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 21, 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 21, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 21, 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 21st is Libra.

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October 21, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 21, 1973 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:23 am and setting at 04:02 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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Someone born on October 21, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 2 days old,

or 2687 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18812 days old,

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

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

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