What happened on Sunday October 28, 1973?

Here's what happened on October 28, 1973:

• Portuguese Electoral Process During Authoritarian Period Voting took place in Portugal for the unicameral Assembleia da República, with notable political tension as 65 opposition candidates withdrew from the ballot, reflecting the limited democratic freedoms during the authoritarian regime.
• NBA Record: Most Shots Blocked in a Single Game Elmore Smith of the Los Angeles Lakers set an NBA record by blocking 17 shots in a single game, a remarkable defensive performance that highlighted his exceptional shot-blocking skills.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Win Sharon Miller won the LPGA Corpus Christi Civitan Golf Open, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf during the early 1970s.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Oct. 28, 1973

Newspapers from Oct. 28, 1973

October 28, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Atlanta Falcons - San Francisco 49ers : 17 - 3
• Cincinnati Bengals - Pittsburgh Steelers : 13 - 20
• Dallas Cowboys - Philadelphia Eagles : 16 - 30
• Denver Broncos - New York Jets : 40 - 28
• Green Bay Packers - Detroit Lions : 0 - 34

October 28, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 301st day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 28, 1973 can also be written as 10/28/1973 in the US and as 28/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 28, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

Famous people born on October 28, 1973:

• Alvin Burke Jr

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on October 28th

Famous people died on October 28, 1973:

• Taha Hussein

  Egyptian historian, author, and academic (b. 1889).

• Sergio Tofano

  Italian actor, director, and playwright (b. 1883).

• Conrad Engelhardt
• Fred Kean

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on October 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 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.

1. Gladys Knight and the Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
2. The Rolling Stones - Angie
3. Cher - Half-Breed
4. The Allman Brothers Band - Ramblin Man
5. Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)

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

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

1. Simon Park Orchestra - Eye Level
2. David Cassidy - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
3. Slade - My Friend Stan
4. The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
5. Ike & Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 28, 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.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
2. Jackson 5 - Get It Together
3. The Temptations - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)
4. Millie Jackson - Hurts So Good
5. Kool & The Gang - Funky Stuff

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 28, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:56 am and setting at 07:10 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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Someone born on October 28, 1973 is:

51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 26 days old,

or 2686 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18805 days old,

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

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 28th 2025.

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

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

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