Tuesday December 25, 1973: on this day

December 25, 1973 was the 359th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 25, 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 December 25, 1973, who was born and died on December 25, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 25, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce), movies (e.g. The Sting, directed by George Roy Hill), TV series (e.g. Seven Little Australians) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 25th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 25, 1973?


December 25, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 359th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1973 can also be written as 12/25/1973 in the US and as 25/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

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December 25, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 25, 1973:

  • The arpanet crashes when a programming bug causes all arpanet traffic to be routed through the server at harvard university, causing the server to freeze.
  • Tommy chambers (scotland) finishes 51-year cycle tour (799,405 miles).

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December 25, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 25, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 25th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 25, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 25, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 December 25, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:57 am and setting at 06:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1974.

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Who was born on December 25, 1973?


Famous people born on December 25, 1973:

  • Robbie Elliott

    English coach and footballer.

  • Daisuke Miura

    Japanese baseball player and coach.

  • Chris Harris

    American professional wrestler.

  • Alexandre Trudeau

    Sacha, a canadian journalist and filmmaker from a prominent political family is known as sacha.

  • Matt Passmore

    Actor.

  • Stephenie Meyer

    Author.

  • Sacha Trudeau
  • Gouichi Motomura
  • Kristi Myst
  • Abiodun Obafemi
  • Gabriel Popescu
  • Harald Solberg
  • Cristina Chiuso
  • Jong Yeu-Jeng
  • Kim Hae-woon
  • Tadatoshi Masuda

Whose famous birthday is on December 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 25th:

  • Annie Lennox
    Annie Lennox

    Scottish musician and songwriter with an androgynous look.

  • Ingrid Betancourt
    Ingrid Betancourt

    Colombian-born politician, kidnap victim, she is the mother to two children.

  • Hanna Schygulla
    Hanna Schygulla

    Hanna Schygulla is a German actress known for her collaborations with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder in the 1970s.

  • Rod Serling
    Rod Serling

    American radio and television script writer.

  • Jimmy Buffett
    Jimmy Buffett

    American musician, whose debut album "down to earth" was reportedly only 324 copies.

  • Quentin Crisp
    Quentin Crisp

    British gay character and author of "the naked civil servant" in 1931, he "came out" as a limp-wristed, effeminate, mincing queen with blue...

  • Fernand Gravey
    Fernand Gravey

    Belgian/french actor in film, started his career in france.

  • Ismail Merchant
    Ismail Merchant

    Director and producer in indian-english (d. 2005).

  • CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder

    Guyana-born actress.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

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December 25, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 3 months old,

or 603 months and 24 days old,

or 2625 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18377 days old,

if you were born on December 25, 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 December 25, 1973?

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 25, 1973.

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December 25, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 25, 1973:

  • Gabriel Voisin

    French aviation pioneer.

  • İsmet İnönü

    Turkish general and politician, 2nd president of turkey (b. 1884).

  • Ismet Inonu

    Turkish statesman (born in 1884).

  • Manlio Livio Cassandro
  • Leona Anderson

What famous deaths happened on December 25th?

Famous deaths on December 25th:

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin

    Legendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Dean Martin
    Dean Martin

    American actor and singer who was a team with jerry lewis between 1950-1954, before going it alone.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Denver Pyle
    Denver Pyle

    American actor (dukes of hazzard), age 77 (born in 1920).

  • David Ryall
    David Ryall

    English actor (b. 1935).

  • Agnes Ayres
    Agnes Ayres

    Actress johnny belinda sheik, dies at 42.

  • Odester Chaplin

    Legendary comic actor and filmmaker.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 25th

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December 25, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 25, 1973:

  • Christmas Day is a Christian holiday on this day celebrating the Nativity of Jesus. It is a public holiday in many countries, including almost everywhere in the Americas, most European nations, the Philippines and most of Oceania, some African countries, the Commonwealth of Nations, and various other countries and regions. Many non-Christians, including non-theists, celebrate secular aspects of the holiday, such as decorating Christmas trees and exchanging gifts with family and friends. Some
  • Pakistan - Quaid's Day is celebrated as a national holiday in Pakistan in honour of the birth of Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
  • British Isles - a quarter day in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. (but not in Scotland)
  • Roman festivals - (re)birth of Sol Invictus, the winter solstice feast in the Roman Empire since 274.
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December 25, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 25, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 24th and December 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 25, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1973 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 25, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 25, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Time In A Bottle
  2. - The Most Beautiful Girl
  3. - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
  4. - The Joker
  5. - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

December 25, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 25, 1973 was Living For The City by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 25, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 25, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Living For The City
  2. - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
  3. - Come Get To This
  4. - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
  5. - Stoned To The Bone - Part 1

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December 25, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 25, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Sting

The Sting

Release year: 1973

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning

Country: United States of America

McQ

McQ

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: John Wayne, Eddie Albert, Diana Muldaur, Colleen Dewhurst

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

Magnum Force

Magnum Force

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Ted Post

The Exorcist

The Exorcist

Release year: 1973

Directed by: William Friedkin

December 25, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 25, 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:

Seven Little Australians

Seven Little Australians

Release year: 1973

Within These Walls

Within These Walls

Release year: 1973

Directed by: James Tucker

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Release year: 1973

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

December 25, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 25, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Real Lace by Stephen Birmingham

Real Lace

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Amazing true stories about the Irish in America, including their incredible rise from urban poverty and the powerful dynasties that they created. Author Stephen Birmingham chronicled the rise to prominence of Jewish immigrants.

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

The Honorary Consul

By:

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

Postern Of Fate by Agatha Christie

Postern Of Fate

By:

Tommy and Tuppence beresford are back in Agatha Christie’s classic Postern of Fate to investigate a deadly poisoning sixty-years later.

Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke'S America

By:

It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.

The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The First Deadly Sin

By:

The first novel in Lawrence Sanders’s bestseller Deadly Sins series features Edward Delaney, a New York cop who chases a serial killer equipped with a mysterious weapon. Edward is the Captain of the New York Police Department.

December 25, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 25, 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 December 25, 1973?

On December 25, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 25, 1973?

On December 25, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 25, 1973?

On December 25, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 25th?

December 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th day of the month of December. 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 December 25th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: according to the afghan health ministry, at least 43 people were killed in yesterday's attack on kabul's government building by a suicide bomber with three other gunmen. none of the attackers claimed responsibility.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills 10 near kabul's national directorate of security headquarters. amaq news agency claims that isil was responsible for the attack.
  • 2016 - Pope francis appeals for peace during a christmas mass at the vatican.

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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 December 1973?

December 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1973 calendar looked like.

Tuesday December 25, 1973