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Saturday August 25, 1973: on this day
August 25, 1973 was the 237th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 25, 1973 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 25, 1973, who was born and died on August 25, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 25, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Brother Louie by Stories), movies (e.g. High Plains Drifter, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. Der Bastian) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 25th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 25, 1973?
- August 25, 1973: What happened on that day?
- August 25, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 25, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 25, 1973?
- August 25, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 25, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- August 25, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 25, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- August 25, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 25, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 25, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 25, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 25, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on August 25, 1973?
What day of the week was August 25, 1973?
August 25, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 237th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 25, 1973 can also be written as 8/25/1973 in the US and as 25/8/1973 in UK and Europe.
August 25, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 25, 1973:
- Butch trucks drummer of allman brothers, breaks leg in a car crash
- Guitarist henry mccullough quits wings
- Zambia adopts constitution
August 25, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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 25, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 25th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 25, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 25, 1973 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:10 am and setting at 06:34 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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Who was born on August 25, 1973?
Famous people born on August 25, 1973:
- Fatih Akın
Acclaimed German filmmaker with a unique storytelling style.
- Marvion Harrison
NBA shooting guard who was a prolific scorer and played for the Indiana Pacers.
- Desia Buchanan
Renowned sprinter who set multiple records in the 100m and 200m events.
- Yarnell Dickerson
Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.
- Miro Cerar
Slovenian journalist known for his work in investigative journalism.
- Barret Oliver
Photographer.
- Dave Chappelle
Comedian.
- Grey DeLisle
Musician.
- Inge de Bruijn
Athlete.
- Carmine Giovinazzo
Actor.
- Ben Falcone
- Francesco Cannito
- Andre Johnson
- Martin Kušev
- Ryūji Michiki
- Lee Robertson
Whose famous birthday is on August 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 25th:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![Yifei Liu]()
Yifei LiuYifei liu is a chinese actress known for her role as mulan in the 2020 live-action adaptation of the disney animated film.
![Blake Lively]()
Blake LivelyBlake lively is an american actress known for her role as serena van der woodsen in the television series gossip girl.
![Billy Ray Cyrus]()
Billy Ray CyrusBilly ray cyrus is an american singer and actor, best known for his hit single 'achy breaky heart' and for his role as robby stewart on the...
![Claudia Schiffer]()
Claudia SchifferGerman model and considered the prettiest woman in the world by some.
![Tim Burton]()
Tim BurtonAmerican filmmaker, whose films have a gothic feel.
![Rachel Bilson]()
Rachel BilsonAmerican actress.
![Elvis Costello]()
Elvis CostelloElvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and...
![Jonathan Togo]()
Jonathan TogoTogo, an american actor, plays the role of ryan wolfe, a police officer, on csi miami (tvaeur(tm), tvaeur(tm), a hit crime series starring...
![George Wallace]()
George WallaceAmerican politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.
August 25, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 7 months old,
or 607 months and 22 days old,
or 2642 weeks and 3 days old,
or 18497 days old,
if you were born on August 25, 1973.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1973?
There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 25, 1973.
August 25, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 25, 1973:
- Dezső Pattantyús-Ábrahám
Hungarian lawyer and politician, prime minister of hungary (b. 1875).
- Knud Bastrup-Birk
- Mahmud Taymur
What famous deaths happened on August 25th?
Famous deaths on August 25th:
![Paul Muni]()
Paul MuniPaul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.
![Samantha Smith]()
Samantha SmithAmerican actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).
![Marvin Kaplan]()
Marvin KaplanAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![William Hall]()
William HallCanadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904).
- Michaeal Faraday
Contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
- Aaliyah Haughton
Aaliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major figure in R&B and pop music in the 1990s.
- Jamas Faraday
Jamas Faraday was a British chemist and physicist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
- Petr Neruda
Chilean poet-diplomat and politician, often considered one of the greatest literary figures of his country.
- Kenetra Aaliyah
Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 25th
August 25, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 25, 1973:
- Roman festivals - Opiconsivia held in honor of Ops.
- RC Saints - Genesius of Arles, Saint Louis IX of France, Saint Joseph Calasanz
- Uruguay - National Day (independence from Brazil in 1825).
- Philippines - National Heroes' Day.
August 25, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 25, 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 25, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1973 was Brother Louie by Stories, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 25, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 25, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 25, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 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.
August 25, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 25, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 25, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 25, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 25, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- 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 25, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 25, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
High Plains Drifter
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill, Mitchell Ryan
Country: United States of America
Bang the Drum Slowly
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John D. Hancock
Starring: Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster
Country: United States of America
Bang the Drum Slowly
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John D. Hancock
Starring: Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster
Country: United States of America
Detroit 9000
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Arthur Marks
Starring: Alex Rocco, Hari Rhodes, Vonetta McGee, Herbert Jefferson Jr.
Love Thy Neighbour
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John Robins
Starring: Jack Smethurst, Rudolph Walker, Nina Baden-Semper, Kate Williams
August 25, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 25, 1973 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Der Bastian
Release year: 1973
Love Thy Neighbor
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Jordi Bachs
Praise the Lord
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue
August 25, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 25, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Sovereign State Of Itt
By: Anthony Sampson
This is a stunning overview of Britain today. It also includes a moving account of the men running England. Sampson paints a picture that is unlike any other in Britain today.
Curse Of The Kings
By: Victoria Holt
The curse that haunted the tombs of Pharaos for centuries was a fatal one. Judith Osmond, an archaeologist and two prominent archaeologists, was certain it was the curse after their mysterious deaths.
Facing The Lions
By: Tom Wicker
Rich Morgan, Washington bureau chief of a major national newspaper fly south to attend Senator Hunt Anderson's funeral. To bring together the many threads of love, trust, and betrayal that were involved in this tragedy,
The Odessa File
By: Frederick Forsyth
A suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes in revelation after revelation. Of a Mafia-like organisation called Odessa...of a real-life fugitive known by the "Butcher of Riga"..of young German journalist, tumed obsessed assassin and.
The Joy Of Sex
By: Alex Comfort
The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.
August 25, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 25, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
TREK73
Lemonade Stand
Gotcha
Lunar Lander
Who was the US President on August 25, 1973?
On August 25, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1973?
On August 25, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 25, 1973?
On August 25, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 25th?
August 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 25th, such as:
- 2018 - California auction sells a 1962 ferrari 250 gto for $48.4 million. this makes it the most expensive car ever to be sold at auction.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: new zealand has announced the deployment of three additional non-combat military personnel to afghanistan. this increases its military commitment to 13. (reuters) four gunmen attacked a shiite mosque, kabul, afghanistan. at least 20 people were killed.
- 2016 - Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte's drug war has claimed 1,900 lives.
What happened in 1973?
1973 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Egyptian tanks move further into Israel
- Judy Rankin wins LPGA GNA Golf Classic
- Raisin opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 847 performances
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What was the calendar for August 1973?
August 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
