What happened on Monday July 23, 1973?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1973:

• Nixon Refuses to Release Watergate Tapes US President Richard Nixon refuses to release Watergate tapes of conversations in the White House relevant to the ongoing Watergate investigation, escalating tensions in the political scandal that would ultimately lead to his resignation.
• USSR Nuclear Test at Semipalatinsk The Soviet Union conducts a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan, continuing the ongoing nuclear arms race and Cold War tensions of the era.
• Qaboos bin Said Becomes Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said Al Said ascends to the throne, becoming Sultan and Prime Minister of Oman, marking a significant moment in the country's modern political history and initiating a period of substantial modernization and development.
• Ozark Air Lines Flight Disaster Ozark Air Lines Flight 809 is tragically knocked out of the air by lightning over Saint Louis, resulting in the devastating crash that claims 38 lives and highlights the potential dangers of severe weather conditions in aviation.
• Avianca Building Fire in Bogotá A serious fire breaks out in the Avianca Building located in Bogotá, Colombia, causing significant damage and potentially disrupting business operations in the area.
• Robert Anton Wilson's Extraterrestrial Experience Philosopher and occultist Robert Anton Wilson reports an extraordinary experience of either making contact with extraterrestrial beings from Sirius or experiencing an intense period of hallucinatory episodes, reflecting the counterculture's fascination with mystical and paranormal experiences.

Events in 1973

July 23, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 23, 1973

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 1973

July 23, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 204th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1973 can also be written as 7/23/1973 in the US and as 23/7/1973 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1973 in July 1973 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1973:

• Himesh Reshammiya

  Prominent Indian music composer, singer, and actor known for his distinctive nasal singing style and contributions to Bollywood music and...

• Monica Lewinsky

  Famous for her controversial affair with President Bill Clinton in 1998, which led to a major political scandal and impeachment proceedings.

• Fran Healy

  Lead singer and guitarist of the Scottish rock band Travis, known for their alternative rock music in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• Kathryn Hahn

  Versatile American actress known for comedic and dramatic roles in film and television, including notable performances in 'WandaVision' and...

• Darvin Ham

  Former professional basketball player known for his powerful dunking skills, who later became an NBA coach.

• Nomar Garciaparra

  Legendary Boston Red Sox shortstop known for his unique batting routine and exceptional hitting skills during the late 1990s and early...

• Rufus Wainwright

  Canadian singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice and blend of pop, opera, and baroque musical styles.

• David Etxebarria
• Andrius Giedraitis
• Isaac Fe'aunati
• Magda Amo Rius
• Gunn Margit Andreassen
• Adrian Cashmore
• Maria Cocuzza

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on July 23rd

Famous people died on July 23, 1973:

• Eddie Rickenbacker

  American pilot and race car driver, founded rickenbacker motors (b. 1890).

• Hans-Joachim Staude

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on July 23rd

July 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1973 was Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
2. Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
3. Three Dog Night - Shambala
4. Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water
5. Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles

July 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

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 23, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1973 was I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Johnnie Taylor - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
2. Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death
3. Four Tops - Are You Man Enough
4. Aretha Franklin - Angel
5. Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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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 23, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 03:26 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 23, 1973

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Someone born on July 23, 1973 is:

51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months

or 2700 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18902 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 23, 1973?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 23, 1973.

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