What happened on Wednesday November 28, 1973?

Here's what happened on November 28, 1973:

• Arab League Summit Recognizes Palestine The Arab League held a significant summit in Algiers, Algeria, where member states officially recognized Palestine as a political entity, marking a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
• First Deliberate Combat Jet Ramming Incident Soviet Air Force Captain Gennadii N. Eliseev performed a historic and fatal combat maneuver by deliberately ramming his MiG-21 into an Iranian F-4 Phantom II. While Eliseev perished, the Iranian crew successfully ejected into Soviet airspace, marking an unprecedented aerial combat tactic.
• Deadly Taiyo Department Store Fire in Japan A catastrophic fire at the Taiyo department store in Kumamoto, Japan, resulted in a tragic loss of 101 lives and left 84 people injured, highlighting significant safety concerns in commercial buildings during that era.
• London Ambulance Drivers' Strike London's 1,900 ambulance drivers concluded their first 24-hour strike, with union leaders signaling potential future industrial actions to support their wage demands, reflecting the labor tensions of the early 1970s.
• Al Bumbry Wins AL Rookie of the Year Baltimore Orioles player Al Bumbry was awarded the American League Rookie of the Year, recognizing his outstanding performance and potential in Major League Baseball.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Nov. 28, 1973

Newspapers from Nov. 28, 1973

November 28, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 332nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 28, 1973 can also be written as 11/28/1973 in the US and as 28/11/1973 in UK and Europe.

November 28, 1973 in November 1973 calendar

Famous people born on November 28, 1973:

• Sharlto Copley

  South African actor and filmmaker known for his breakthrough roles in District 9, Elysium, and Chappie.

• Tadanobu Asano

  Prominent Japanese actor known for his roles in international films like Thor, Silence, and Mongol.

• Jade Puget

  Guitarist and producer for the bands AFI, Blaqk Audio, and Redemption87, known for his alternative rock and electronic music contributions.

• Gina Tognoni

  Emmy Award-winning actress known for her roles in daytime soap operas like Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless.

• Kinoko Nasu

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on November 28th

Famous people died on November 28, 1973:

• Marthe Bibesco

  Author and poet in romanian-french (d. 1973).

• Umberto Albini

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on November 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 28, 1973 was Top Of The World by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Carpenters - Top Of The World
2. Ringo Starr - Photograph
3. Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
4. Billy Preston - Space Race
5. Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)

November 28, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 28, 1973 was I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Gary Glitter - I Love You Love Me Love
2. Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
3. The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
4. Alvin Stardust - My Coo-Ca-Choo
5. Marie Osmond - Paper Roses

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 28, 1973 was The Love I Lost (Part 1) by Harold Melvin, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Harold Melvin - The Love I Lost (Part 1)
2. Johnnie Taylor - Cheaper To Keep Her
3. The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
4. Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye - You're A Special Part Of Me
5. Billy Preston - Space Race

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 28th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 28, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:57 am and setting at 08:47 pm.

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

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Someone born on November 28, 1973 is:

51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 16 days old,

or 2685 weeks

or 18795 days old,

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

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 28th 2025.

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

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

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