What happened on Friday December 28, 1973?

Here's what happened on December 28, 1973:

• Solzhenitsyn Publishes Gulag Archipelago Alexander Solzhenitsyn publishes 'Gulag Archipelago', a groundbreaking literary investigation exposing the brutal police-state system and forced labor camp network in the Soviet Union, providing a powerful critique of totalitarian oppression.
• Endangered Species Act Signed into Law President Richard Nixon signs the United States Endangered Species Act, a landmark environmental legislation that obligates federal and state governments to protect all species threatened with extinction within the United States and its territories.
• Comet Kohoutek at Perihelion Comet Kohoutek reaches its closest point to the Sun (perihelion), an astronomical event of scientific interest that was widely observed by astronomers and space enthusiasts.
• Earthquake in New Hebrides Islands A significant magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes the New Hebrides Islands (now Vanuatu), potentially causing substantial geological disruption and potential damage to the region.

Events in 1973

December 28, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 28, 1973

Newspapers from Dec. 28, 1973

December 28, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1973 can also be written as 12/28/1973 in the US and as 28/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

Famous people born on December 28, 1973:

• Seth Meyers

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Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on December 28th

Famous people died on December 28, 1973:

• Aleksandr Arturovič Rou

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on December 28th

December 28, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1973 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

1. Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
2. Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
3. Helen Reddy - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
4. Steve Miller Band - The Joker
5. Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

December 28, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1973 was Living For The City by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Living For The City
2. Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
3. Marvin Gaye - Come Get To This
4. The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
5. James Brown - Stoned To The Bone - Part 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 28, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 28, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 09:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1974.

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Your place in the Universe on December 28, 1973

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Someone born on December 28, 1973 is:

51 years 4 months old,

or 616 months and 16 days old,

or 2680 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18765 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 1973?

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 28, 1973.

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