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August 31, 1973 was the 243rd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 1973, who was born and died on August 31, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1973?
- August 31, 1973: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1973?
- August 31, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 31, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1973?
What day of the week was August 31, 1973?
August 31, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1973 can also be written as 8/31/1973 in the US and as 31/8/1973 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1973:
- 1st heavyweight championship fight in japan
- Pba national championship won by earl anthony
August 31, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1973 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 10:17 am and setting at 09:29 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 31, 1973?
Famous people born on August 31, 1973:
- Cresencia Ferrer
Renowned tennis player known for her powerful serves and strategic gameplay.
- Rosealynn Sánchez
Known for her roles in telenovelas.
- Priest Lauderdale
Nba center (denver nuggets).
- Scott Niedermayer
Edmonton, alberta -- nhl defenseman (new jersey devils).
- Lauderdale
American basketball player: center, hawks.
- Reggie Geary
American basketball player: guard, cavaliers.
- Earl Scott
Wlaf ol (amsterdam admirals).
- Kaori Mizumori
Japanese singer.
- Lisa Ling
Journalist.
- Amy Sherald
Artist.
- Kenneth Sivertsen
- Giuseppe Campione
- Manuel Sol
- Elin Ek
- Helena Elinder
- Régis Genaux
- Ilario
- Lee So-young
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
![Richard Gere]()
Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 7 months old,
or 607 months and 16 days old,
or 2641 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18491 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1973?
There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 31, 1973.
August 31, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1973:
- John Ford
American film director.
- Raymond Keane
Dies at 66.
- John Ford (John Martin Feeney
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1973:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1973:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1973 was Brother Louie by Stories, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 31, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1973 was Young Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 31, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 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 31, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 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 31, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 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 31, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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 31, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Odessa File
By: Frederick Forsyth
A suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes in revelation after revelation. Of a Mafia-like organisation called Odessa...of a real-life fugitive known by the "Butcher of Riga"..of young German journalist, tumed obsessed assassin and.
Breakfast of Champions
By: Kurt Vonnegut
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.
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.
Curse Of The Kings
By: Victoria Holt
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.
August 31, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 31, 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 31, 1973?
On August 31, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1973?
On August 31, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1973?
On August 31, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.
