What happened on Monday August 27, 1973?

Here's what happened on August 27, 1973:

• CARICOM Establishment The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) was officially inaugurated, bringing together Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago in a landmark regional integration effort. This multilateral organization aimed to promote economic cooperation, coordinate foreign policy, and support collective development among Caribbean nations.
• Discovery of USS Monitor Shipwreck Marine archaeologists discovered the historic ruins of the USS Monitor, a pioneering Union Navy ironclad warship from the American Civil War, more than 110 years after its sinking in the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel, which played a significant role in naval warfare technology, was found off the coast of North Carolina, marking a crucial moment in maritime archaeological research.

Events in 1973

August 27, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 27, 1973

Newspapers from Aug. 27, 1973

August 27, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 239th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1973 can also be written as 8/27/1973 in the US and as 27/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

Famous people born on August 27, 1973:

• Dietmar Hamann

  German former professional footballer and manager, most famous for his successful career with Liverpool FC and the German national team.

• Johan Norberg

  Swedish author, historian, and documentary filmmaker known for his work on globalization, economic history, and social issues.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on August 27th

Famous people died on August 27, 1973:

• Carlo Mollino
• Biagio Budelacci
• Vincenzo Martellotta

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on August 27th

August 27, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1973 was Brother Louie by Stories, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

1. Stories - Brother Louie
2. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
3. Helen Reddy - Delta Dawn
4. Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
5. Wings - Live And Let Die

August 27, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1973 was Young Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

1. Donny Osmond - Young Love
2. Wizzard - Angel Fingers
3. Barry Blue - Dancing On A Saturday Night
4. David Essex - Rock On
5. The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz

August 27, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
2. Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
3. Sly & The Family Stone - If You Want Me To Stay
4. The Isley Brothers - That Lady (Part 1)
5. The Independents - Baby I've Been Missing You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.

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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 27, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 1973 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:40 am and setting at 07:33 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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Your place in the Universe on August 27, 1973

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Someone born on August 27, 1973 is:

51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 17 days old,

or 2698 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18888 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1973?

There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 27, 1973.

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