What happened on Wednesday August 22, 1973?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1973:

• Chilean Congress Moves Against Allende The Chilean Congress voted overwhelmingly to condemn President Salvador Allende's government, demanding his resignation or forceful removal, escalating political tensions in Chile and setting the stage for the upcoming military coup.
• Nixon Appoints Kissinger as Secretary of State U.S. President Richard Nixon officially appointed Henry Kissinger as Secretary of State, marking a significant moment in U.S. diplomatic leadership during the Cold War era.
• Nixon's News Conference in San Clemente President Nixon held his thirty-second news conference at 11:30 am on August 22, 1973, at his residence in San Clemente, California, during the tumultuous Watergate period.

Events in 1973

August 22, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 22, 1973

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 1973

August 22, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1973 can also be written as 8/22/1973 in the US and as 22/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

Famous people born on August 22, 1973:

• Kristen Wiig

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• Sergey Brin

  Sergey Brin is a technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Google, one of the world's most influential tech companies.

• Howie Dorough

  Howie Dorough is a member of the popular boy band Backstreet Boys, known for his singing, songwriting, and dancing skills.

• Beenie Man

  Beenie Man is a renowned Jamaican dancehall and reggae deejay, known for his significant influence on Caribbean music.

• Laurent Lafitte
• Gianna Fratta

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on August 22nd

Famous people died on August 22, 1973:

• Stanton Macdonald-Wright

  American modernist painter known for co-founding the Synchromism art movement.

• Louise Huff

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on August 22nd

August 22, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1973 was Brother Louie by Stories, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Stories - Brother Louie
2. Wings - Live And Let Die
3. Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
4. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
5. Maureen McGovern - The Morning After

August 22, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
2. The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
3. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
4. Donny Osmond - Young Love
5. Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash

August 22, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
2. Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
3. Sly & The Family Stone - If You Want Me To Stay
4. Aretha Franklin - Angel
5. The Independents - Baby I've Been Missing You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 22, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1973 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 August 22, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 11:49 pm and setting at 04:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 1973

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Someone born on August 22, 1973 is:

51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 22 days old,

or 2699 weeks

or 18893 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1973?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 22, 1973.

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