Discover our newspaper digital archive from July 25, 1973
Browse newspapers from July 25, 1973
Wednesday July 25, 1973: on this day
About July 25th, 1973, in brief:
- Historical events: USSR launches Mars 5
- Day of the week: July 25th, 1973 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Wataru Takagi, Matt LeBlanc
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce
- #1 UK song: Welcome Home by Peters & Lee
- Popular movie: American Graffiti directed by George Lucas
More about July 25th, 1973? See below for more news and curiosities on July 25th, 1973.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 25, 1973?
- July 25, 1973: What happened on that day?
- July 25, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 25, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 25, 1973?
- July 25, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 25, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- July 25, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 25, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- July 25, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 25, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 25, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 25, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 25, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 25, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on July 25, 1973?
What day of the week was July 25, 1973?
July 25, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 206th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 25, 1973 can also be written as 7/25/1973 in the US and as 25/7/1973 in UK and Europe.
July 25, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 25, 1973:
- Ussr launches mars 5
- The soviet ''mars 5'' space probe is launched.
- The summer jam at watkins glen, a massive rock festival featuring the grateful dead, the allman brothers band and the band, attracts over 600,000 music fans.
- ''skylab 3'' (owen garriott, jack lousma, alan bean) is launched, to conduct various medical and scientific experiments aboard ''skylab''.
July 25, 1973: What were the magazines covers that day?
Browse the vintage magazine covers from July 25, 1973
Looking for other vintage memories?Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
July 25, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 25th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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.
Discover the personality of July born.
Unlock the Mysteries of July 25, 1973! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
July 25, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 25, 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.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 25th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for July 25, 1973
July 25, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 25, 1973 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 25, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:02 am and setting at 05:41 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1973.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on July 25, 1973
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!This day in 30 sec.
Who was born on July 25, 1973?
Famous people born on July 25, 1973:
![David Denman]()
David DenmanAmerican actor.
- Merlina March
Bestselling author known for her mystery novels.
- Fe Marie
Best known for her novel 'A Million Little Pieces'.
- Dani Filth
Lead vocalist of the metal band Cradle of Filth.
- Novella Schiesaro
An italian athlete who was one of the 12 women that won the european silver medal in rome in june 1995.
- Hu Jia
Chinese activist.
- Igli Tare
Albanian footballer.
- Kevin Phillips
English footballer.
- Mur Lafferty
American writer and podcaster.
- Bendeniz
Swiss-turkish singer.
- Neil Niland
American homicide: melissa herligy, 17, was shot in the face while she slept with her three-month-old baby.
- Michael Williams
American actor.
- Guillermo Mota
- Kim Seung-soo
- Kenny Roberts Junior
- Rui Bandeira
- Yōichi Doi
Whose famous birthday is on July 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 25th:
![Wataru Takagi]()
Wataru TakagiTalented voice actor known for roles in anime and video games.
![Matt LeBlanc]()
Matt LeBlancAmerican actor in "friends," one of the most popular tv series of the 1990s.
![Estelle Getty]()
Estelle GettyEstelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the TV series 'The Golden Girls.
![Cheryl Crane]()
Cheryl CraneAmerican notable family, lana turner's daughter from her second marriage to stephen crane, restaurateur.
![Sarah Geronimo]()
Sarah GeronimoFilipina singer and actress.
![Lynne Frederick]()
Lynne FrederickEnglish-american actress.
![Shantel VanSanten]()
Shantel VanSantenShantel VanSanten is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'One Tree Hill' and 'The Boys'.
![Tom McCamus]()
Tom McCamusCanadian actor.
![James Lafferty]()
James LaffertyJames lafferty is an american actor known for his role as nathan scott on the television show one tree hill.
![Katherine Kelly Lang]()
Katherine Kelly LangKatherine kelly lang is an american actress best known for her role as brooke logan on the soap opera the bold and the beautiful.
July 25, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 9 months old,
or 609 months and 13 days old,
or 2650 weeks
or 18550 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 25, 1973?
There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 25, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 25, 1973.
July 25, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 25, 1973:
- Amy Jacques Garvey
Jamaican-american journalist and activist (b. 1895).
- Louis St. Laurent
Canadian lawyer and politician, 12th prime minister of canada (b. 1882).
- Dezső Pattantyús-Ábrahám
What famous deaths happened on July 25th?
Famous deaths on July 25th:
![Montgomery Clift]()
Montgomery CliftRenowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
![Paul Sorvino]()
Paul SorvinoAmerican actor, singer, and director.
![Vincente Minnelli]()
Vincente MinnelliAmerican film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).
![Redford White]()
Redford WhiteFilipino comedian (born 1955).
- Sybilla of Jerusalem
Queen regnant of Jerusalem during the Crusades.
- Rett
Identified Rett syndrome, a rare genetic neurological disorder.
- Rawn McKee
Renowned painter known for his abstract art.
- Samuel Coleridge
British writer best known for "the ancient mariner" he was a poet, philosopher, and critic of the romantic period.
- Rangel González
Renowned Venezuelan poet known for his impactful verses.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 25th
July 25, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 25, 1973:
- Roman festivals - Furinalia
- St. Thea
- Cuba - Eve of Revolution Day
- Mexico - Anniversary of the Foundation of Santiago de QuerTtaro
- Puerto Rico - Constitution Day (1952)
- Tunisia - Republic Day (1957)
- Virgin Islands - Hurricane Supplication Day
- Inca - festival in honor of Ilyap'a
- Ebernoe Horn Fair, Sussex, England
- St. Valentine
Observances on July 25, 1973:
- World Drowning Prevention Day
July 25, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 25, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 23rd and July 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 25, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 25, 1973 was Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.
July 25, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 25, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
- Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
- Three Dog Night - Shambala
- Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water
- Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles
July 25, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 25, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.
July 25, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 25, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
- Slade - Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me
- Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
- David Bowie - Life On Mars
- Mungo Jerry - Alright Alright Alright
July 25, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 25, 1973 was I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.
July 25, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 25, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Johnnie Taylor - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
- Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death
- Four Tops - Are You Man Enough
- Aretha Franklin - Angel
- Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
July 25, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 25, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
American Graffiti
Release year: 1973
Directed by: George Lucas
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith
Country: United States of America
Touki Bouki
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Djibril Diop Mambéty
Starring: Magaye Niang, Mareme Niang, Aminata Fall, Ousseynou Diop
The Last American Hero
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Lamont Johnson
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty
Badge 373
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Howard W. Koch
Starring: Robert Duvall, Verna Bloom, Henry Darrow, Eddie Egan
Teenage Tramp
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Anton Holden
Starring: Robin Lane, Alisha Fontaine, Anthony Massena, Don Jarrell
July 25, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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
July 25, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 25, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Hollow Hills
By: Mary Stewart
The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.
Breakfast of Champions
By: Kurt Vonnegut
Breakfast of Champions is Kurt Vonnegut’s most beloved character, Kilgore Trout. He discovers to his horror that a Midwest car dealer has taken his fiction as fact in Breakfast of Champions.
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 Summer Before The Dark
By: Doris Lessing
The classic novel by Nobel laureate Doris Lessing about the pivotal summer of one woman's lives is a fascinating exploration into the frightening gulf between youth age and old age.
The Best And The Brightest
By: David Halberstam
"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."
July 25, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 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 July 25, 1973?
On July 25, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 25, 1973?
On July 25, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 25, 1973?
On July 25, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 25th?
July 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th day of the month of July. 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 July 25th, such as:
- 2019 - Relations japan-north korea: north korea tests two missiles that land in japan's sea of japan. takeshi iwaya, the japanese defense minister, condemns the test as "extremely regrettable".
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: 2018 as-suwayda attacks: coordinated suicide bombings and shootings by the islamic state of iraq and the levant (as-suwayda), syria, kill 215 and injure over 200 more.
- 2017 - Israeli-palestinian conflict 2017 temple mount crisis: israel's government has announced that it will take down metal detectors as well as some cameras installed at jerusalem's temple mount entrances. this was in response to protests and some deaths. instead, more discreet surveillance methods will be used.
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
Do you remember 1973? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
What was the calendar for July 1973?
July 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
