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see horoscope and birth chart for August 23, 1973What happened on Thursday, August 23, 1973?
About August 23rd, 1973, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 23, 1973, Jan-Erik Olsson held up Kreditbanken in Stockholm, taking four hostages. During the six-day standoff, the hostages developed a psychological bond with their captors, leading to the term 'Stockholm Syndrome.'
- Day of the week: August 23rd, 1973 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Brother Louie by Stories
- #1 UK song: I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter
- Popular movie: The Sting directed by George Roy Hill
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- August 23, 1973: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 23, 1973?
- Who was born on August 23, 1973?
- August 23, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- August 23, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- August 23, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 23, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 23, 1973?
- Back in 1973
August 23, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 23, 1973:
- Stockholm Syndrome origin: Norrmalmstorg bank robbery On August 23, 1973, Jan-Erik Olsson held up Kreditbanken in Stockholm, taking four hostages. During the six-day standoff, the hostages developed a psychological bond with their captors, leading to the term 'Stockholm Syndrome.' source: en.wikipedia.org
August 23, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1973
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What day of the week was August 23, 1973?
August 23, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 235th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 23, 1973 can also be written as 8/23/1973 in the US and as 23/8/1973 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 23, 1973?
Famous people born on August 23, 1973:
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Kristen WiigAcclaimed comedic actress, writer, and producer known for Saturday Night Live and numerous comedy films like Bridesmaids.
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Howie DoroughMember of the internationally famous boy band Backstreet Boys, one of the best-selling music groups of all time.
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Casey BlakeProfessional Major League Baseball third baseman who played for multiple teams including the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers...
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Juan Manuel Márquez
August 23, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 23, 1973:
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Annibale Pizzarelli![Hellmuth Kneser]()
Hellmuth Kneser
August 23, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 23, 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 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1973 was Brother Louie by Stories, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
- Stories - Brother Louie
- Wings - Live And Let Die
- Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
August 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 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.
- Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
- The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
- Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
- Donny Osmond - Young Love
- Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash
August 23, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
- Sly & The Family Stone - If You Want Me To Stay
- Aretha Franklin - Angel
- The Independents - Baby I've Been Missing You
August 23, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.
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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 23, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 23, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 23, 1973 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 12:49 am and setting at 05:17 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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Someone born on August 23, 1973 is:
52 years 11 months old,
or 635 months and 19 days old,
or 2763 weeks and 5 days old,
or 19346 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1973?
There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 23rd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 23, 1973.
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The history attached to August 23, 1973 includes Stockholm Syndrome origin: Norrmalmstorg bank robbery, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 23, 1973 included “Brother Louie” by Stories, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 23, 1973 included The Sting, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 23, 1973 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Kristen Wiig, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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