What happened on Wednesday October 24, 1973?

Here's what happened on October 24, 1973:

• US-Soviet Nuclear Tensions During Yom Kippur War Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev sends a provocative hotline message to US President Nixon, suggesting joint troop deployment to Egypt to enforce the ceasefire. Brezhnev threatens unilateral action if the US refuses, prompting the United States to elevate its nuclear forces to worldwide alert on October 25, bringing the world close to potential nuclear confrontation.
• Yom Kippur War Concludes with Israel Near Enemy Capitals The Yom Kippur War reaches its final stages, with Israeli forces positioned strategically close to Cairo, Egypt (65 miles away) and Damascus, Syria (26 miles away), marking a significant military achievement for Israel.
• John Lennon Challenges FBI Surveillance Musician John Lennon initiates legal proceedings against the US government, alleging unauthorized phone surveillance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Deadly Fog Causes Mass Collision on New Jersey Turnpike A catastrophic multi-vehicle accident occurs on the New Jersey Turnpike when heavy fog leads to a massive 65-car collision, resulting in nine fatalities and highlighting the dangers of poor visibility.
• Death of Allan 'Rocky' Lane Actor Allan 'Rocky' Lane, renowned for voicing Mr. Ed and portraying Red Ryder, passes away at the age of 72, marking the end of a notable entertainment career.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Oct. 24, 1973

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 1973

October 24, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 297th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1973 can also be written as 10/24/1973 in the US and as 24/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

Famous people born on October 24, 1973:

• Levi Leipheimer

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• Madlib

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• Vincent Candela

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• Laura Veirs

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• Matthew Quick

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• Burgess Jenkins
• Jérôme Garcès
• Jackie McNamara
• Jeff Wilson

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on October 24th

Famous people died on October 24, 1973:

• Domenico Ponzi
• Costantino Stella

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on October 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight and the Pips, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Gladys Knight and the Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
2. The Rolling Stones - Angie
3. Cher - Half-Breed
4. The Allman Brothers Band - Ramblin Man
5. Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Simon Park Orchestra - Eye Level
2. David Cassidy - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
3. Slade - My Friend Stan
4. The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
5. Ike & Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
2. Jackson 5 - Get It Together
3. The Temptations - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)
4. Millie Jackson - Hurts So Good
5. Kool & The Gang - Funky Stuff

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 24, 1973 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:44 am and setting at 05:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1973.

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Someone born on October 24, 1973 is:

51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 30 days old,

or 2687 weeks

or 18809 days old,

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

There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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

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

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