Monday October 29, 1973: on this day

October 29, 1973 was the 302nd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 29, 1973, who was born and died on October 29, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight and the Pips), movies (e.g. Robin Hood, directed by Wolfgang Reitherman), TV series (e.g. Shaft) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 29th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 29, 1973?


October 29, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1973 can also be written as 10/29/1973 in the US and as 29/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

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October 29, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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October 29, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:51 am and setting at 08:03 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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Who was born on October 29, 1973?


Famous people born on October 29, 1973:

  • Robert Pirès

    French footballer, who lived mainly in london (arsenal) until 2012.

  • Countess Alexandra Tolstoy

    British entrepreneur and founder of the luxury lifestyle brand, AR Tolstoy Ltd.

  • Valeska Canoletti

    Brazilian model, second of eight daughters.

  • Slade Smiley

    Slade Smiley is an entrepreneur and former reality TV personality known for his appearances on 'The Real Housewives of Orange County.

  • Vonetta Flowers

    American bobsledder, sprinter, and long jumper.

  • Éric Messier

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Adam Bacher

    South african cricketer.

  • Vonetta bobsledder

    Sprinter and long jumper.

  • Karel Snoeckx
  • Bence Juhász
  • Pierre Png
  • Dmitrij Sinicjn
  • Masakiyo Maezono
  • Michelle Marciniak
  • Torjus Hansén
  • Tom Baxter

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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October 29, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 5 months old,

or 605 months and 22 days old,

or 2633 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18436 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 29, 1973?

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

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

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

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October 29, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 1973:

  • Heathcote Dicken Statham

    Composer dies at 83.

  • Heiko Schwartz
  • Johnny Coulon
  • Max Morise
  • Estanislau de Figueiredo Pamplona

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...

  • Leticia Baldrige

    Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...

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October 29, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1973:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 1973:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 29th and November 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight and the Pips, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

October 29, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Midnight Train To Georgia
  2. - Angie
  3. - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
  4. - Half-Breed
  5. - Paper Roses

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1973 was Let Me In by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

October 29, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let Me In
  2. - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
  3. - I Love You Love Me Love
  4. - Sorrow
  5. - Dyna-Mite

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

October 29, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 29, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Midnight Train To Georgia
  2. - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)
  3. - Get It Together
  4. - Space Race
  5. - Funky Stuff

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October 29, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman

Starring: Brian Bedford, Phil Harris, Roger Miller, Peter Ustinov

Country: United States of America

The Iceman Cometh

The Iceman Cometh

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: Lee Marvin, Fredric March, Robert Ryan, Jeff Bridges

The Iceman Cometh

The Iceman Cometh

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: Lee Marvin, Fredric March, Robert Ryan, Jeff Bridges

Executive Action

Executive Action

Release year: 1973

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Will Geer, Gilbert Green

Baba Yaga

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

October 29, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Shaft

Shaft

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Singleton

Casshan

Casshan

Release year: 1973

Written by:

Directed by: Takao Koyama

Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa

Country: Japan

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Adam's Rib

Adam's Rib

Release year: 1973

Directed by: George Cukor

October 29, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 29, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Salamander by Morris L. West

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The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

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The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

The Honorary Consul

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Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.

Curse Of The Kings by Victoria Holt

Curse Of The Kings

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The curse that haunted the tombs of Pharaos for centuries was a fatal one. Judith Osmond, an archaeologist and two prominent archaeologists, was certain it was the curse after their mysterious deaths.

Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

Breakfast of Champions

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Breakfast of Champions is Kurt Vonnegut’s most beloved character, Kilgore Trout. He discovers to his horror that a Midwest car dealer has taken his fiction as fact in Breakfast of Champions.

October 29, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 29, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73

TREK73

Platform: HP Time-Shared BASIC

Genre: Space combat simulation

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Business

Gotcha

Gotcha

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Lunar Lander

Lunar Lander

Platform: DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based

Genre: Retro/Simulation

history

Who was the US President on October 29, 1973?

On October 29, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1973?

On October 29, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1973?

On October 29, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of October. 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 October 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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 October 1973?

October 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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Monday October 29, 1973