What happened on Sunday July 22, 1973?

Here's what happened on July 22, 1973:

• Pan Am Flight 816 Crash in French Polynesia Pan Am Flight 816 tragically crashed after takeoff from Faa'a International Airport in Papeete, French Polynesia, resulting in the loss of 78 lives. This devastating aviation accident highlighted the critical importance of air safety protocols during the 1970s.
• Luis Ocana Wins 60th Tour de France Spanish cyclist Luis Ocana emerged victorious in the 60th edition of the Tour de France, showcasing exceptional endurance and skill in one of cycling's most prestigious international competitions.
• Susie Maxwell Berning Wins US Women's Golf Open Susie Maxwell Berning secured her third US Women's Golf Open championship at the Country Club of Rochester, winning by an impressive 5-stroke margin over Gloria Ehret and Shelley Hamlin.
• Birth of Rufus Wainwright Rufus Wainwright, a renowned Canadian singer-songwriter known for his distinctive vocal style and eclectic musical approach, was born on this date.
• Birth of Petey Pablo Petey Pablo, an influential American rapper from North Carolina known for his energetic hip-hop style, was born on this date.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Jul. 22, 1973

Newspapers from Jul. 22, 1973

July 22, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1973 can also be written as 7/22/1973 in the US and as 22/7/1973 in UK and Europe.

July 22, 1973 in July 1973 calendar

Famous people born on July 22, 1973:

• Jaime Camil

  Mexican actor and singer best known for his starring role in the critically acclaimed comedy-drama TV series 'Jane the Virgin', which...

• Rufus Wainwright

  Renowned singer-songwriter from a prominent musical family, known for his distinctive baroque pop style and contributions to contemporary...

• Daniel Jones

  Music producer and songwriter, key member of the popular Australian pop duo Savage Garden, known for international hit songs.

• Brian Chippendale

  Experimental musician, drummer for noise rock bands Lightning Bolt and Mindflayer, known for his intense and unconventional musical...

• Ali Landry

  American model and actress, famous for her Doritos Super Bowl commercial and appearances in various TV shows and films.

• Christophe Michalak
• Jaime Cantizano
• Daniel Jones (musician)
• DJ Mark One
• Petey Pablo
• Ece Temelkuran
• Aleksej Igudesman

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on July 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1973 was Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
2. Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles
3. Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
4. Three Dog Night - Shambala
5. Paul Simon - Kodachrome

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
2. Slade - Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me
3. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
4. David Bowie - Life On Mars
5. Mungo Jerry - Alright Alright Alright

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 1973 was I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Johnnie Taylor - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
2. Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death
3. The Manhattans - There's No Me Without You
4. The O'Jays - Time To Get Down
5. Four Tops - Are You Man Enough

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 22, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:09 pm and setting at 02:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on July 22, 1973

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Someone born on July 22, 1973 is:

51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months and 1 day old,

or 2700 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18903 days old,

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

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 22nd 2025.

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

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

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