What happened on Tuesday July 31, 1973?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1973:

• Delta Airlines Tragic Crash at Logan Airport On July 31, 1973, a Delta Airlines DC-9 crashed in dense fog while attempting to land at Logan Airport in Boston, resulting in a catastrophic accident that claimed 89 lives. The lone survivor of the crash tragically passed away six months later, marking one of the most devastating aviation accidents in U.S. history.
• Julius Erving Traded to New York Nets The ABA Virginia Squires traded basketball legend Julius 'Dr. J' Erving to the New York Nets, a pivotal moment in professional basketball history that would significantly impact the sport's future development and popularity.

Events in 1973

July 31, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1973

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 1973

July 31, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 212th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1973 can also be written as 7/31/1973 in the US and as 31/7/1973 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 1973 in July 1973 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1973:

• Sonu Nigam

  Renowned Indian playback singer, music director, and television host known for his versatile singing across multiple languages.

• Clementa C. Pinckney

  Prominent African American politician and pastor who was tragically killed in the Charleston church shooting in 2015.

• Wail al-Shehri

  Saudi Arabian terrorist who was one of the hijackers of American Airlines Flight 11 during the September 11, 2001 attacks.

• Jerry Rivera

  Popular Puerto Rican salsa and tropical music singer with significant influence in Latin American music scene.

• Andy Macdonald

  Legendary American professional skateboarder with record eight World Cup Skateboarding titles and multiple X Games medals in vert skating.

• Chandra North
• Matt Uelmen

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on July 31st

Famous people died on July 31, 1973:

• Azumafuji Kin'ichi

  Azumafuji Kin'ichi was a prominent Japanese sumo wrestler who achieved the prestigious rank of yokozuna (grand champion) in the traditional...

• Annibale Bergonzoli
• Rosetta Gagliardi
• Fernand Nisot

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on July 31st

July 31, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1973 was The Morning After by Maureen McGovern, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
2. Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
3. Wings - Live And Let Die
4. Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water
5. Carpenters - Yesterday Once More

July 31, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
2. The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
3. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
4. Donny Osmond - Young Love
5. Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash

July 31, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1973 was Angel by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Angel
2. Four Tops - Are You Man Enough
3. Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
4. Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
5. Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st 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 31, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 09:34 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 31, 1973

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Someone born on July 31, 1973 is:

51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 23 days old,

or 2699 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18894 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1973?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 31, 1973.

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