What happened on Sunday July 29, 1973?

Here's what happened on July 29, 1973:

• Greek Monarchy Referendum A historic referendum was held in Greece on July 29, 1973, where citizens decisively voted to abolish the monarchy, marking a pivotal moment in modern Greek political history. This democratic process signaled the end of the royal institution and paved the way for the Metapolitefsi period, a significant transition in Greek governance.
• Roger Williamson Fatal Racing Accident During the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix, Formula One racing driver Roger Williamson tragically lost his life in a devastating crash. After a suspected tire failure, his car violently pitched into the barriers at high speed, resulting in a fatal accident that was witnessed live on European television. This incident highlighted the dangerous nature of motorsports in the 1970s and led to subsequent safety improvements.
• Led Zeppelin Cash Robbery Rock band Led Zeppelin suffered a significant financial setback when $180,000 in concert receipts were stolen from their safety deposit box at the New York Hilton hotel. This brazen theft represented a substantial financial loss for the band during their peak years of popularity.

Events in 1973

July 29, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 29, 1973

Newspapers from Jul. 29, 1973

July 29, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 210th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1973 can also be written as 7/29/1973 in the US and as 29/7/1973 in UK and Europe.

July 29, 1973 in July 1973 calendar

Famous people born on July 29, 1973:

• Stephen Dorff

  Stephen Dorff is an American actor known for his versatile roles in films like Blade, Somewhere, and True Detective, with a career spanning...

• Wanya Morris

  Wanya Morris is a prominent member of the legendary R&B group Boyz II Men, known for their smooth harmonies and numerous hit songs.

• Anne Wojcicki

  Anne Wojcicki is a prominent scientist and entrepreneur, co-founder of 23andMe, a leading personal genomics and biotechnology company.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on July 29th

Famous people died on July 29, 1973:

• Norm Smith

  Legendary Australian rules footballer and coach who played for Melbourne Football Club and later became a renowned coach, significantly...

• Henri Charrière
• Adam McLean
• Eileen Percy

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on July 29th

July 29, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 1973 was Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
2. Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
3. Three Dog Night - Shambala
4. Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water
5. Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles

July 29, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
2. Slade - Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me
3. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
4. David Bowie - Life On Mars
5. Mungo Jerry - Alright Alright Alright

July 29, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 1973 was I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Johnnie Taylor - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
2. Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death
3. Four Tops - Are You Man Enough
4. Aretha Franklin - Angel
5. Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 29, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 29, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 29, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 08:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on July 29, 1973

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Someone born on July 29, 1973 is:

51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months and 15 days old,

or 2702 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18917 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 1973?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 29, 1973.

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