Tuesday August 28, 1973: on this day

August 28, 1973 was the 240th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 28, 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 28, 1973, who was born and died on August 28, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 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 28th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 28, 1973?


August 28, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 240th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1973 can also be written as 8/28/1973 in the US and as 28/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

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August 28, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 1973:

  • Monster mash goes gold
  • Smoke on the water by deep purple goes gold
  • 6.8 quake centered in oaxaca state in mexico kills 527
  • India and pakistan sign pow accord
  • Norrmalmstorg robbery: stockholm police secure the surrenders of hostage-takers jan-erik olsson and clark olofsson, defusing the norrmalmstorg hostage crisis. the behaviours of the hostages later give rise to the term stockholm syndrome.

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August 28, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 28, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:52 am and setting at 08:00 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 28, 1973?


Famous people born on August 28, 1973:

  • Kirby Morrow

    Voice actor known for roles in animated series such as 'Dragon Ball Z' and 'Ninjago'.

  • J. August Richards

    American actor.

  • J Richards

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Matthew Armstrong

    American actor.

  • DJ Assault

    American musician.

  • Dolly Golden
  • Armen Shahgeldyan
  • Takashi Takeuchi
  • Mario Alfieri
  • Goran Savanović
  • Giuliano Boursier
  • Gionata Costa
  • Irina Dvorovenko
  • Marie Frank

Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain

    Shania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.

  • Jack Black
    Jack Black

    Jack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.

  • Sheryl Sandberg
    Sheryl Sandberg

    Sheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    British-american actress.

  • David Fincher
    David Fincher

    American music video and film director.

  • Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).

  • Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping

    Canadian actress, producer and director.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán

    Puerto rican-american producer and actor.

  • Emma Samms
    Emma Samms

    English actress.

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August 28, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months

or 2639 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18475 days old,

if you were born on August 28, 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 28, 1973?

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 28, 1973.

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August 28, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 1973:

  • Gaetano Fusella
  • Aldo De Maria
  • Natale Evola

What famous deaths happened on August 28th?

Famous deaths on August 28th:

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw

    American conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.

  • Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman

    American actor and playwright (b. 1976).

  • Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon

    American actress, born in 1915.

  • Hazel Dawn
    Hazel Dawn

    Us singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.

  • Rafel Lemkin

    Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.

  • Lovel ace

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.

  • Rally Jones

    Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.

  • Havah Armstrong

    Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.

  • Anaissa Jones

    Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th

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August 28, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 28, 1973:

  • Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
  • Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
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August 28, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 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 28, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1973 was Brother Louie by Stories, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 28, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 28, 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:

  1. - Brother Louie
  2. - Let's Get It On
  3. - Delta Dawn
  4. - Touch Me In The Morning
  5. - Live And Let Die

August 28, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1973 was Young Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 28, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 28, 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:

  1. - Young Love
  2. - Angel Fingers
  3. - Dancing On A Saturday Night
  4. - Rock On
  5. - Ballroom Blitz

August 28, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 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 28, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 28, 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:

  1. - Let's Get It On
  2. - Here I Am Come & Take Me
  3. - If You Want Me To Stay
  4. - That Lady (Part 1)
  5. - Baby I've Been Missing You

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August 28, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 28, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Pedestrian

The Pedestrian

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Maximilian Schell

Starring: Gustav Rudolf Sellner, Peter Hall, Maximilian Schell, Gila von Weitershausen

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

High Plains Drifter

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

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

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 28, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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

Der Bastian

Release year: 1973

Love Thy Neighbor

Love Thy Neighbor

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jordi Bachs

Star Trek

Star Trek

Release year: 1973

Country: United States of America

Speed Buggy

Speed Buggy

Release year: 1973

Country: United States of America

August 28, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 28, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

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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

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

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The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

The Matlock Paper by Robert Ludlum

The Matlock Paper

By:

James Barbour Matlock is a college professor and Vietnam veteran. Washington chooses him to stop a wide-reaching conspiracy in an assignment that is undercover and destined to put his life at risk.

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 …

Laughing All The Way by Barbara Howar

Laughing All The Way

By:

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.

August 28, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 28, 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

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Who was the US President on August 28, 1973?

On August 28, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1973?

On August 28, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 28, 1973?

On August 28, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 28th?

August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.

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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 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.

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