Saturday October 27, 1973: on this day

October 27, 1973 was the 300th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 27, 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 October 27, 1973, who was born and died on October 27, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 27, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight and the Pips), movies (e.g. Three Wishes for Cinderella, directed by Václav Vorlícek), TV series (e.g. Shaft) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 27th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 27, 1973?


October 27, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 300th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 1973 can also be written as 10/27/1973 in the US and as 27/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 27, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

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October 27, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 27, 1973:

  • 1st time islanders beat rangers-3-2
  • In canon city, colorado, usa a building is hit by a falling meteorite.
  • Alabama sets offensive record (828 yards), beats virginia tech 77-6.
  • The canon city meteorite, a 1.4 kg chondrite type meteorite, strikes in fremont county, colorado.

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October 27, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on October 27th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 27, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 27, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 27, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 08:57 am and setting at 06:21 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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Who was born on October 27, 1973?


Famous people born on October 27, 1973:

  • Jason Johnson
    Jason Johnson

    American baseball pitcher.

  • Anthonee Doerr

    Anthonee Doerr is an American novelist, best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'All the Light We Cannot See'.

  • Seth MacFarlane

    American animator and creator of the TV show Family Guy.

  • Semmy Schilt

    Dutch kick-boxer and mixed martial artist.

  • Monica Louwerens

    Greenville, mississippi -- miss america (miss-top 10-1996).

  • Alison "Ali" Malyn Shumate

    Union city, tennessee -- miss america - tenn (1996).

  • Lori Trahan
  • Jessica Andersson
  • Stephan Morais
  • Karol Beffa

Whose famous birthday is on October 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 27th:

  • Sylvia Plath
    Sylvia Plath

    American novelist and poet, known for her beautiful poetry and autobiographical novel, "aeuroethe bell jar", which was published in 1963.

  • John Cleese
    John Cleese

    British actor best known for his "monty python", zany and inventive troupe.

  • Michel Galabru
    Michel Galabru

    Francoise stage and film actor who appeared in more than 200 movies and worked alongside such renowned directors bertrand blier and...

  • Roberto Benigni
    Roberto Benigni

    Italian actor.

  • Dylan Thomas
    Dylan Thomas

    Welsh poet, screenwriter, and radio script writer, who is incredibly talented.

  • Jean-Pierre Cassel
    Jean-Pierre Cassel

    French actor, father to a prominent family of actors, cassel is the father of vincent and ca(c), respectively.

  • Ruby Dee
    Ruby Dee

    American actress, on broadway, in movies and on tv.

  • Aron Ralston
    Aron Ralston

    American mountain climber and hiker who broke his arm when a boulder fell on his hand in a utah canyon.

  • Teresa Wright
    Teresa Wright

    Academy Award-winning American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Mrs.

  • Nanette Fabray
    Nanette Fabray

    American comedian, singer, and actress.

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October 27, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 5 months old,

or 605 months and 20 days old,

or 2633 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18434 days old,

if you were born on October 27, 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 October 27, 1973?

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 27th 2024.

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

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

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October 27, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 27, 1973:

  • Norman Allin
  • Gordon Hoare
  • Otilio Ulate Blanco
  • Giuseppe Grosso
  • Allan Lane
  • Allan Lane (Rocky)

What famous deaths happened on October 27th?

Famous deaths on October 27th:

  • Lou Reed
    Lou Reed

    American rock musician, songwriter, photographer.

  • Marcel Cerdan
    Marcel Cerdan

    Algerian-french boxing champion.

  • Ugo Tognazzi
    Ugo Tognazzi

    Italian comedian, actor, and director.

  • Betsy Drake
    Betsy Drake

    Betsy Drake was an English-American actress and writer.

  • Moira Lister
    Moira Lister

    South african actress (born in 1923).

  • Charles Hawtrey
    Charles Hawtrey

    At 73, an english actor (carry on) dies in london.

  • Rod Roddy
    Rod Roddy

    American television announcer (born 1937).

  • John Warburton
    John Warburton

    Actor (king rat cavalcade), died at 94.

  • Rafel Alberti

    Spanish poet and playwright associated with the Generation of '27.

  • Johanna Lindsey

    Bestselling romance novelist known for her historical romance novels.

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October 27, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 27, 1973:

  • St. Namatius
  • Turkmenistan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • St. Desiderius
  • R.C. saints - October 27th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: St. Abraham the Poor
  • St. Vincent, Sabina, & Christeta
  • St. Capitolina
  • St. Odhran
  • St. Elesbaan
  • St. Florentius
  • St. Frumentius, the saint who introduced Christianity into Ethiopia.

Observances on October 27, 1973:

  • World Day for Audiovisual Heritage [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on October 27, 1973:

  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Independence Day (from Britain, 1979)
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October 27, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 27, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 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.

October 27, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 27, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Midnight Train To Georgia
  2. - Angie
  3. - Half-Breed
  4. - Ramblin Man
  5. - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 27, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 27, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 27, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Eye Level
  2. - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
  3. - My Friend Stan
  4. - Ballroom Blitz
  5. - Nutbush City Limits

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 27, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 27, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 27, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Midnight Train To Georgia
  2. - Get It Together
  3. - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)
  4. - Hurts So Good
  5. - Funky Stuff

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October 27, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 27, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Three Wishes for Cinderella

Three Wishes for Cinderella

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Václav Vorlícek

Starring: Libuse Safránková, Pavel Trávnícek, Carola Braunbock, Rolf Hoppe

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Hall Bartlett

Starring: James Franciscus, Juliet Mills, Philip Ahn, David Ladd

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Corrado Farina

Starring: Carroll Baker, George Eastman (II), Ely Galleani, Carla Mancini, Lorenzo Piani, Isabelle De Funès, Daniela Balzaretti

Country: Italy

The All-American Boy

The All-American Boy

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Charles Eastman

Badlands

Badlands

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Terrence Malick

Starring: Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates, Ramon Bieri

Country: United States of America

October 27, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 27, 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:

Shaft

Shaft

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Singleton

Casshan

Casshan

Release year: 1973

Written by:

Directed by: Takao Koyama

Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa

Country: Japan

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Adam's Rib

Adam's Rib

Release year: 1973

Directed by: George Cukor

Kojak

Kojak

Release year: 1973

Country: United States of America

October 27, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 27, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

World Without End, Amen by Jimmy Breslin

World Without End, Amen

By:

An alcoholic cop is lost in New York and searches for meaning by looking back at his past. Dermot Davey was taken from the department.

The Making Of The President 1972 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1972

By:

"[White] revolutionized the art of reporting on politics." --William F. BuckleyThe Making of the Presidential President 1972 is the fourth book of Theodore H.

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

By:

Entertainment was once a world that didn't sleep. Models, magazine editors, and pop stars all visited "vitamin doctors", to get shots that would enable them to stay awake all night, then work the next day in offices with Calderesque mobiles …

The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The First Deadly Sin

By:

The first novel in Lawrence Sanders’s bestseller Deadly Sins series features Edward Delaney, a New York cop who chases a serial killer equipped with a mysterious weapon. Edward is the Captain of the New York Police Department.

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

By:

Sam Levenson, a beloved humorist and author, finds that his old worldviews don’t match the new one. Levenson was the youngest of eight children born to a large Jewish immigrant family.

October 27, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 27, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73

TREK73

Platform: HP Time-Shared BASIC

Genre: Space combat simulation

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Business

Gotcha

Gotcha

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Lunar Lander

Lunar Lander

Platform: DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based

Genre: Retro/Simulation

history

Who was the US President on October 27, 1973?

On October 27, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 27, 1973?

On October 27, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 27, 1973?

On October 27, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 27th?

October 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of October. 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 October 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: at least 11 people were killed when a gunman opened fire on a pittsburgh synagogue. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Kazakh alphabets: president nursultan nazarbayev, of kazakhstan, announces that the kazakh language would use a latin script instead of the cyrillic script.
  • 2016 - Japan's prince mikasa, who is the oldest member the imperial family, has died at the age 100.

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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 October 1973?

October 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1973 calendar looked like.

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