Wednesday August 22, 1973: on this day

August 22, 1973 was the 234th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 22, 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 August 22, 1973, who was born and died on August 22, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Brother Louie by Stories), movies (e.g. High Plains Drifter, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. Der Bastian) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 22nd, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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

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August 22, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1973:

  • Chilean parliament accuses president allende violating laws
  • Henry kissinger succeeds william rogers as minister of foreign affairs
  • The congress of chile votes in favour of a resolution condemning president salvador allende's government and demands that he resign or else be unseated through force and new elections.

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


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1973 was Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on August 22, 1973?


Famous people born on August 22, 1973:

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Laurent Lafitte
    Laurent Lafitte

    Laurent lafitte is a french actor and comedian known for his roles in french films and television shows.

  • Carless Edwards

    Renowned soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Howie Dorough

    American singer-songwriter and dancer.

  • Abiel Martínez

    Abiel Martínez was a professional baseball player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Creek Stewart

    Creek Stewart is a renowned journalist known for his work in survival and outdoor skills.

  • Naome Kusunoki

    Naome Kusunoki is a Japanese novelist known for her works exploring themes of family and relationships.

  • Beenie Man

    Jamaican deejay.

  • Roslina Bakar

    Malaysian sport shooter.

  • Eurelijus Žukauskas

    Lithuanian basketball player.

  • Sornram Teppitak

    Thai singer and actor.

  • Jennifer Makris

    Miss usa-new jersey (1997 top 10).

  • Sergey Brin

    Businessman.

  • Heidi Lenhart
  • Giorgio Vinella
  • Francesco Dolce
  • Okkert Brits
  • Jeff Biehl

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

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August 22, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 7 days old,

or 2640 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18482 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 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 August 22, 1973?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

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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August 22, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1973:

  • Macdonald Wright

    Prominent modernist painter and co-founder of the Synchromism movement.

  • Stanton Macdonald-Wright

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

  • Everley Brothers

    Famous American rock and roll duo known for hits like 'Wake Up Little Susie' and 'All I Have to Do Is Dream'.

  • Louise Huff

    Actress (sea waif caprice, disraeli), is killed at 77.

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Arwilda Wimmer

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Maridee Clark

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Jackob Bronowski

    Polish-British mathematician known for his contributions to the history of science.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd

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August 22, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1973:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1973:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 22, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Brother Louie
  2. - Live And Let Die
  3. - Touch Me In The Morning
  4. - Let's Get It On
  5. - 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.

August 22, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
  2. - Yesterday Once More
  3. - Welcome Home
  4. - Young Love
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 22, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Get It On
  2. - Here I Am Come & Take Me
  3. - If You Want Me To Stay
  4. - Angel
  5. - Baby I've Been Missing You

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August 22, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

High Plains Drifter

High Plains Drifter

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill, Mitchell Ryan

Country: United States of America

Bang the Drum Slowly

Bang the Drum Slowly

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John D. Hancock

Starring: Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster

Country: United States of America

Bang the Drum Slowly

Bang the Drum Slowly

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John D. Hancock

Starring: Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster

Country: United States of America

Detroit 9000

Detroit 9000

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Arthur Marks

Starring: Alex Rocco, Hari Rhodes, Vonetta McGee, Herbert Jefferson Jr.

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Robins

Starring: Jack Smethurst, Rudolph Walker, Nina Baden-Semper, Kate Williams

August 22, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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:

Der Bastian

Der Bastian

Release year: 1973

Love Thy Neighbor

Love Thy Neighbor

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jordi Bachs

Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue

August 22, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Summer Before The Dark by Doris Lessing

The Summer Before The Dark

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The classic novel by Nobel laureate Doris Lessing about the pivotal summer of one woman's lives is a fascinating exploration into the frightening gulf between youth age and old age.

Curse Of The Kings by Victoria Holt

Curse Of The Kings

By:

The curse that haunted the tombs of Pharaos for centuries was a fatal one. Judith Osmond, an archaeologist and two prominent archaeologists, was certain it was the curse after their mysterious deaths.

The Making Of The President 1972 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1972

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"[White] revolutionized the art of reporting on politics." --William F. BuckleyThe Making of the Presidential President 1972 is the fourth book of Theodore H.

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

By:

Entertainment was once a world that didn't sleep. Models, magazine editors, and pop stars all visited "vitamin doctors", to get shots that would enable them to stay awake all night, then work the next day in offices with Calderesque mobiles …

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

August 22, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 22, 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 August 22, 1973?

On August 22, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1973?

On August 22, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1973?

On August 22, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of August. 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 August 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

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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 August 1973?

August 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1973 calendar looked like.

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