Sunday October 14, 1973: on this day

October 14, 1973 was the 287th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 14, 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 14, 1973, who was born and died on October 14, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 14, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Half-Breed by Cher), movies (e.g. The Paper Chase, directed by James Bridges), TV series (e.g. Shaft) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 14th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 14, 1973?


October 14, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 287th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1973 can also be written as 10/14/1973 in the US and as 14/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

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October 14, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 14, 1973:

  • Egyptian tanks move further into israel
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  • In the thammasat student uprising, over 100,000 people protest in thailand against the military government. seventy-seven are killed and 857 are injured by soldiers.
  • Students revolt in bangkok, thailand.

October 14, 1973: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 14, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Baltimore Colts - Buffalo Bills : 13 - 31
  • Chicago Bears - Atlanta Falcons : 6 - 46
  • Dallas Cowboys - Los Angeles Rams : 31 - 37
  • Denver Broncos - Houston Oilers : 48 - 20
  • Detroit Lions - New Orleans Saints : 13 - 20
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October 14, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 14, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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October 14, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 14, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 14, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 07:44 pm and setting at 11:12 am.

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 14, 1973?


Famous people born on October 14, 1973:

  • DeJuan Wheat

    Nba guard (minn timberwolves).

  • Lainey Lui

    Lainey Lui is a prominent entertainment reporter known for her work in the industry.

  • Lasha Zhvania

    Georgian politician and businessman.

  • George Floyd

    African american man murdered by minneapolis police officer derek chauvin (b. 1973).

  • Thom Brooks

    American-british political philosopher and legal scholar.

  • Sergio Pinheiro

    Portuguese folk singer.

  • Steven Bradbury
  • Jérôme de Verdière
  • Fabián O'Neill
  • Jason Manuel Olazabal
  • Jeff Salzenstein
  • Cláudio Roberto Souza
  • Arnbjørn Danielsen
  • Silvia De Santis
  • Þórður Guðjónsson
  • Luca Pancallo

Whose famous birthday is on October 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 14th:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Cliff Richard
    Cliff Richard

    British singer, musician, performer and actor.

  • Lori Petty
    Lori Petty

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Skyler Shaye
    Skyler Shaye

    American actress.

  • Udo Kier
    Udo Kier

    Germany -- actress (warhol frankenstein, warhol dracula).

  • Bernie Siegel
    Bernie Siegel

    American surgeon, renowned authority in advanced cancer, and yale university medical school teacher.

  • Karyn White
    Karyn White

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rowan Blanchard
    Rowan Blanchard

    American actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Girl Meets World.

  • Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan

    Steve coogan is an english actor, comedian, and producer known for his work in the comedy series 'alan partridge' and films such as...

  • Jay Pharoah
    Jay Pharoah

    Jay pharoah is a comedian known for his impressions and his work on saturday night live.

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October 14, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 5 months old,

or 605 months and 5 days old,

or 2631 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18419 days old,

if you were born on October 14, 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 14, 1973?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 14, 1973.

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October 14, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 14, 1973:

  • Ahmed Hamdi

    Egyptian soldier who fought in yom kippur (d. 1973).

  • Edmund A. Chester

    American journalist and broadcaster (b. 1897).

  • Vespasiano Trigona
  • Guido Tieghi
  • Jean Mouroux

What famous deaths happened on October 14th?

Famous deaths on October 14th:

  • Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn

    Australian-american actor.

  • Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane

    Robbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña

    American actress and director (d. 2014.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn

    American actor playing the role of character actor.

  • Raymond Pellegrin
    Raymond Pellegrin

    Raymond pellegrin was a french actor known for his roles in french cinema, including in films like the cousins and the sicilian clan.

  • John Clive
    John Clive

    English actor and author (d. 2012).

  • Laura La Plante
    Laura La Plante

    Screen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91.

  • Silena Beauregard

    Renowned Hollywood actress known for her captivating performances.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 14th

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October 14, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 14, 1973:

  • Also see October 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Navet (Turnip) Day, twenty-third day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Teachers' Day, or National Education Day in Poland
  • World Standards Day (from ISO, IEC, ITU)
  • RC Saints - Pope Callistus I
  • World Organ Donation Day
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October 14, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 14, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 14, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1973 was Half-Breed by Cher, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 14, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 14, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Half-Breed
  2. - Ramblin Man
  3. - Let's Get It On
  4. - Higher Ground
  5. - Angie

October 14, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 14, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 14, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Eye Level
  2. - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
  3. - My Friend Stan
  4. - Ballroom Blitz
  5. - Nutbush City Limits

October 14, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 1973 was Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 14, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 14, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
  2. - Midnight Train To Georgia
  3. - Get It Together
  4. - Hurts So Good
  5. - Higher Ground

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October 14, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 14, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase

Release year: 1973

Directed by: James Bridges

Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel

Country: United States of America

The Way We Were

The Way We Were

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman, Lois Chiles

Country: United States of America

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

Badlands

Badlands

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Terrence Malick

Starring: Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates, Ramon Bieri

Country: United States of America

Mean Streets

Mean Streets

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, David Proval, Amy Robinson

Country: United States of America

October 14, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 14, 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 14, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 14, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Curse Of The Kings by Victoria Holt

Curse Of The Kings

By:

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.

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

By:

Entertainment was once a world that didn't sleep. Models, magazine editors, and pop stars all visited "vitamin doctors", to get shots that would enable them to stay awake all night, then work the next day in offices with Calderesque mobiles …

Cosell by Howard Cosell

Cosell

By:

Book club edition, slightly cocked

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

By:

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.

October 14, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 14, 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 14, 1973?

On October 14, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1973?

On October 14, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 14, 1973?

On October 14, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 14th?

October 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Pope francis canonizes oscar romero (the roman catholic archbishop san salvador who was assassinated during mass in 1980). six additional canonizations are also announced, including the one of pope paul vi.
  • 2017 - 14 october 2017, mogadishu bombings. at least 276 people were killed in the explosion of an explosive-laden lorry outside a mogadishu hotel. this is the worst terrorist attack in somalia’s history.
  • 2016 - Sinai insurgency: an isil attack on north sinai governorate security checkpoint, egypt leaves at least 12 egyptian military personnel dead and 15 terrorists injured. (reuters),

Find out more about October 14th

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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.

Discover how October 1973 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 14, 1973