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Saturday December 29, 1973: on this day
December 29, 1973 was the 363rd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 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 December 29, 1973, who was born and died on December 29, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 29, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce), movies (e.g. The Sting, directed by George Roy Hill), TV series (e.g. Seven Little Australians) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 29th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 29, 1973?
- December 29, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 29, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 29, 1973?
- December 29, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 29, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- December 29, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 29, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- December 29, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 29, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 29, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 29, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 29, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on December 29, 1973?
What day of the week was December 29, 1973?
December 29, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 29, 1973 can also be written as 12/29/1973 in the US and as 29/12/1973 in UK and Europe.
December 29, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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 29, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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December 29, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 29, 1973 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 29, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 09:55 am and setting at 10:38 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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Who was born on December 29, 1973?
Famous people born on December 29, 1973:
- Seba Johnson
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption.
- Christophe Rinero
French road racing cyclist who won the tour de l'avenir 1998 and the king of the mountains 1998 tour de france.
- Theo Epstein
American baseball executive known for his success in leading teams to World Series championships.
- Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers is a comedian and TV host known for hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers.
- Matt Taylor
European Space Agency scientist known for his role in the Rosetta mission.
- Jenny Lawson
American journalist and author.
- Pimp C
American singer, rapper, and producer.
- Tomas Perez in Barquisimeto
Venezuela; infielder (toronto blue jays).
- Alessandra Magnaguagno
- Musa Otieno
- Henry Paulino
- Vince Rockland
- Īlias Sapanīs
- Sandro Trevisan
- Patrice Verchère
Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:
![Patricia Clarkson]()
Patricia ClarksonPatricia Clarkson is an American actress and entrepreneur who has founded several successful businesses.
![Jude Law]()
Jude LawRenowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.
![Jon Voight]()
Jon VoightAmerican actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...
![Ted Danson]()
Ted DansonAmerican actor.
![Diego Luna]()
Diego LunaMexican actor, director and producer.
![Alison Brie]()
Alison BrieAlison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.
![Ross Lynch]()
Ross LynchAmerican actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.
![Jane Levy]()
Jane LevyTv actress.
![Leonor Varela]()
Leonor VarelaModel and actress from chile, both american and chilean.
![Mekhi Phifer]()
Mekhi PhiferAmerican actor.
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December 29, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 3 months old,
or 603 months and 29 days old,
or 2626 weeks
or 18382 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 29, 1973?
There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 29, 1973.
December 29, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 29, 1973:
- Willy Birgel
What famous deaths happened on December 29th?
Famous deaths on December 29th:
![Peggy Cummins]()
Peggy CumminsIrish actress (b. 1925).
![Lita Grey]()
Lita GreyAmerican actress (born in 1908).
![Vivienne Segal]()
Vivienne SegalAt 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.
- Reginna Maria Rilke
Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.
- Alekai Laiho
Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.
- Joseff Cornell
Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.
- Syvilla
Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.
- Christina Rossetti
The sister of d.g.
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December 29, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 29, 1973:
- The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)
December 29, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 29, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 24th and December 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 29, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1973 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.
December 29, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 29, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
- Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
- Helen Reddy - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
- Steve Miller Band - The Joker
- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
December 29, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 1973 was Living For The City by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.
December 29, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 29, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Living For The City
- Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
- Marvin Gaye - Come Get To This
- The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
- James Brown - Stoned To The Bone - Part 1
December 29, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 29, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Sting
Release year: 1973
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning
Country: United States of America
McQ
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John Sturges
Starring: John Wayne, Eddie Albert, Diana Muldaur, Colleen Dewhurst
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
Magnum Force
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Ted Post
The Exorcist
Release year: 1973
Directed by: William Friedkin
December 29, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
Seven Little Australians
Release year: 1973
Within These Walls
Release year: 1973
Directed by: James Tucker
Don Blech und der goldene Junker
Release year: 1973
Shaft
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John Singleton
Casshan
Release year: 1973
Written by: Tatsuo Yoshida
Directed by: Takao Koyama
Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa
Country: Japan
December 29, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 29, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Joy Of Sex
By: Alex Comfort
The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.
The Best Of Life
By: David Scherman
1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages
In One Era And Out The Other
By: Sam Levenson
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.
World Without End, Amen
By: Jimmy Breslin
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.
Come Nineveh, Come Tyre
By: Allen Drury
The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.
December 29, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 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 December 29, 1973?
On December 29, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1973?
On December 29, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 29, 1973?
On December 29, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 29th?
December 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of December. 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 December 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Egyptian police have killed 40 militants in a retaliation to the roadside bombing that left three vietnamese tourists dead and one egyptian tour guide injured.
- 2017 - Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
- 2016 - Russian president vladimir putin stated that a ceasefire was reached between the rebel forces and the government of syria. russia and turkey are said to have guaranteed the ceasefire, which would not include un-denominated terrorist organizations like isil and al-nusra. while the fsa states it will abide by this truce, ahrar al sham expresses "reservations".
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 December 1973?
December 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
