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August 29, 1973 was the 241st day of the year 1973, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 29, 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 August 29, 1973, who was born and died on August 29, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Brother Louie by Stories), movies (e.g. The Pedestrian, directed by Maximilian Schell), TV series (e.g. Der Bastian) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 29th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 29, 1973?
- August 29, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 29, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 29, 1973?
- August 29, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 29, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- August 29, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 29, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- August 29, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 29, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 29, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 29, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 29, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on August 29, 1973?
What day of the week was August 29, 1973?
August 29, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 241st day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 29, 1973 can also be written as 8/29/1973 in the US and as 29/8/1973 in UK and Europe.
August 29, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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 29, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 29th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 29, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 29, 1973 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:02 am and setting at 08:28 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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Who was born on August 29, 1973?
Famous people born on August 29, 1973:
- Thomas Tuchel
German professional football manager who is the current head coach of Premier League club Chelsea.
- Olivier Jacque
French grand prix motorcycle racer.
- Fleur Pellerin
Fleur pellerin is a french businesswoman and former government minister, known for her work in the digital and technology sectors.
- Zeke Smith
Best known for his novels exploring themes of identity and self-discovery.
- Vincent Cavanagh
An english singer and guitarist (anathema).
- Adam Sessler
American producer and host of television.
- J. August Richards
Actor.
- Devin Wyman
Defensive tackle (new england patriots).
- Joe Carollo
Wlaf g (frankfurt galaxy).
- Jermane Mayberry
Guard / tackle (philadelphia eagles).
- Leigh Sherer
Jasper, alabama -- miss america (alabama-top 10-1996).
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Tom Six- Nick Cvjetkovich
- Jason Spisak
- Alexi Zentner
- Daniel Burman
- Christian Deißenböck
Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:
![Michael Jackson]()
Michael JacksonAmerican singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.
![Lea Michele]()
Lea MicheleLea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![John McCain]()
John McCainAmerican politician.
![Carla Gugino]()
Carla GuginoCarla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.
![William Levy]()
William LevyWilliam levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.
![Temple Grandin]()
Temple GrandinAmerican animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Elliott Gould]()
Elliott GouldAmerican actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.
![Dinah Washington]()
Dinah WashingtonAmerican singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
August 29, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 7 months old,
or 607 months and 25 days old,
or 2642 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18500 days old,
if you were born on August 29, 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 August 29, 1973?
There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 29, 1973.
August 29, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 29, 1973:
![Michael Dunn]()
Michael DunnShattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).
![Stringer Davis]()
Stringer DavisActress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.
- Waldemar Cordeiro
Brazilian artist known for his contributions to kinetic art.
- Romeo Bertini
- Pio Veronese
What famous deaths happened on August 29th?
Famous deaths on August 29th:
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![Gene Wilder]()
Gene WilderAmerican actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.
![Lee Marvin]()
Lee MarvinAmerican actor, television and film.
![Michel Constantin]()
Michel ConstantinFrench film actor (born in 1924).
![Jean Hagen]()
Jean HagenAmerican actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.
![Evelyn Ankers]()
Evelyn AnkersActress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.
![Lale Andersen]()
Lale AndersenGerman chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...
![Victor Sutherland]()
Victor SutherlandDies at 79.
- Irys Bergman
Irys Bergman was a renowned Swedish actress and director, known for her collaborations with filmmaker Ingmar Bergman.
- Sayyid Qutb
Egyptian author, educator, Islamic theorist, poet, and a leading member of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood.
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August 29, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 29, 1973:
- The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
- Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
- Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
- 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.
Observances on August 29, 1973:
- International Day against Nuclear Tests
August 29, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 29, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 29, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1973 was Brother Louie by Stories, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 29, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stories - Brother Louie
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Helen Reddy - Delta Dawn
- Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
- Wings - Live And Let Die
August 29, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 1973 was Young Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 29, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donny Osmond - Young Love
- Wizzard - Angel Fingers
- Barry Blue - Dancing On A Saturday Night
- David Essex - Rock On
- The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
August 29, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 29, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
- Sly & The Family Stone - If You Want Me To Stay
- The Isley Brothers - That Lady (Part 1)
- The Independents - Baby I've Been Missing You
August 29, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 29, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Pedestrian
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Maximilian Schell
Starring: Gustav Rudolf Sellner, Peter Hall, Maximilian Schell, Gila von Weitershausen
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
High Plains Drifter
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill, Mitchell Ryan
Country: United States of America
Bang the Drum Slowly
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John D. Hancock
Starring: Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster
Country: United States of America
Bang the Drum Slowly
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John D. Hancock
Starring: Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster
Country: United States of America
August 29, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 29, 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:
Der Bastian
Release year: 1973
Love Thy Neighbor
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Jordi Bachs
Star Trek
Release year: 1973
Country: United States of America
Speed Buggy
Release year: 1973
Country: United States of America
August 29, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 29, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Once Is Not Enough
By: Jacqueline Susann
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 Matlock Paper
By: Robert Ludlum
James Barbour Matlock is a college professor and Vietnam veteran. Washington chooses him to stop a wide-reaching conspiracy in an assignment that is undercover and destined to put his life at risk.
Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution
By: Dr. Robert Atkins
America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off
Laughing All The Way
By: Barbara Howar
Barbara Howar served as temporary head of Washington D.C. socialites from the 1960s to the time President Johnson warned him to calm down the parties.
The Making Of The President 1972
By: Theodore H. White
"[White] revolutionized the art of reporting on politics." --William F. BuckleyThe Making of the Presidential President 1972 is the fourth book of Theodore H.
August 29, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 29, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
TREK73
Lemonade Stand
Gotcha
Lunar Lander
Who was the US President on August 29, 1973?
On August 29, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1973?
On August 29, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 29, 1973?
On August 29, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 29th?
August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of August. 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 August 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
- 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.
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 August 1973?
August 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
