What happened on Sunday June 24, 1973?

Here's what happened on June 24, 1973:

• Watergate Scandal Testimony Former White House counsel John Dean began his pivotal testimony before the Senate Watergate Committee, providing crucial insider information about the Nixon administration's involvement in the Watergate scandal, which would ultimately lead to President Nixon's resignation.
• UpStairs Lounge Arson Attack A devastating hate crime occurred at a gay bar located on the second floor of a three-story building at 141 Chartres Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Thirty-two people tragically lost their lives due to fire or smoke inhalation, marking one of the deadliest attacks on the LGBTQ+ community in U.S. history. The arson attack was a brutal act of violence that highlighted the severe discrimination and prejudice faced by gay individuals during that era.
• Soviet Leader's Television Address Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev made history by becoming the first Soviet leader to directly address the American people on television, a significant moment in Cold War-era communication and diplomacy.
• Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe The Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) convened, bringing together multiple nations to discuss diplomatic relations, security, and cooperation during the Cold War period.
• New Irish President Elected Erskine Hamilton Childers was elected as the 4th President of Ireland, marking a significant moment in the country's political history and democratic process.

Events in 1973

June 24, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 24, 1973

Newspapers from Jun. 24, 1973

June 24, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 175th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1973 can also be written as 6/24/1973 in the US and as 24/6/1973 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1973 in June 1973 calendar

Famous people born on June 24, 1973:

• Jere Lehtinen

  Finnish NHL right-wing player who played for the Dallas Stars and won an Olympic bronze medal in 1998.

• Alexander Beyer

  German actor known for his work in film and television, with a career spanning multiple decades.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on June 24th

Famous people died on June 24, 1973:

• Erzsi Paál
• Mary Carr

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on June 24th

June 24, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 1973 was My Love by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Paul McCartney - My Love
2. Clint Holmes - Playground In My Mind
3. Barry White - I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby
4. Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles
5. George Harrison - Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)

June 24, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 24, 1973 was Can The Can by Suzi Quatro, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Suzi Quatro - Can The Can
2. 10cc - Rubber Bullets
3. Wizzard - See My Baby Jive
4. Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
5. Medicine Head - One And One Is One

June 24, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 1973 was One Of A Kind (Love Affair) by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. The Spinners - One Of A Kind (Love Affair)
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Daddy Could Swear, I Declare
3. The O'Jays - Time To Get Down
4. Barry White - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
5. Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 24, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 24, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 24, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 24, 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 June 24, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 12:38 am and setting at 03:17 pm.

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

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Someone born on June 24, 1973 is:

51 years 10 months old,

or 622 months and 20 days old,

or 2707 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18952 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 24, 1973?

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 24, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 24, 1973.

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