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December 02, 1973 was the 336th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is December 02, 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 02, 1973, who was born and died on December 02, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Top Of The World by Carpenters), movies (e.g. Serpico, directed by Sidney Lumet), TV series (e.g. Don Blech Und Der Goldene Junker) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 2nd, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 02, 1973?
- December 02, 1973: What happened on that day?
- December 02, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 02, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 02, 1973?
- December 02, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 02, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- December 02, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 02, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- December 02, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 02, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 02, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 02, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 02, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on December 02, 1973?
What day of the week was December 02, 1973?
December 02, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 336th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 02, 1973 can also be written as 12/2/1973 in the US and as 2/12/1973 in UK and Europe.
December 02, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 02, 1973:
- Capital centre (usair arena) in washington dc opens
- Us air arena opens in landover, maryland, baltimore bullets beat seattle supersonics, 98-96.
- 62nd davis cup: australia beats usa in cleveland (5-0).
December 02, 1973: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - New York Jets : 17 - 20
- Buffalo Bills - Atlanta Falcons : 17 - 6
- Cleveland Browns - Kansas City Chiefs : 20 - 20
- Dallas Cowboys - Denver Broncos : 22 - 10
- Detroit Lions - St. Louis Cardinals : 20 - 16
December 02, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 02, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 2nd, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 02, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 02, 1973 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:51 am and setting at 11:47 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 10, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Dec 10, 1973.
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Who was born on December 02, 1973?
Famous people born on December 02, 1973:
- Monice Seles
Monice Seles is a former world No.
- Axil Ullrich
German professional road bicycle racer.
- Michaël Youn
French comedian, actor, and television and radio personality.
- Jan Ullrich
He was a german cyclist who won the tour de france 1997.
- Arlo White
English sports commentator known for his work on NBC's Premier League coverage.
- Jana Kramer
American journalist and actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.
- Lee Steele
English footballer.
- Graham Kavanagh
Manager and footballer from ireland.
- Kevin Feighery NFL/WLAF punter (New York Giants
Florida panthers, frankfurt galaxy.
- Nana Rokusha
Japanese actress and model.
- Alessandra Santos de Oliveira
- Gracen Averil
- Babacar Cissé
- Pierre Louvrier
Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:
![Britney Spears]()
Britney SpearsAmerican singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.
![Nelly Furtado]()
Nelly FurtadoPortuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.
![Lucy Liu]()
Lucy LiuAmerican actress and producer.
![Steven Bauer]()
Steven BauerHavana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").
![Brendan Coyle]()
Brendan CoyleEnglish actor.
![Julie Harris]()
Julie HarrisAmerican actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
![Yvonne Catterfeld]()
Yvonne CatterfeldGerman actress and singer.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![Jana Kramer]()
Jana KramerJana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.
![Penelope Spheeris]()
Penelope SpheerisAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
December 02, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 4 months old,
or 604 months and 17 days old,
or 2628 weeks and 5 days old,
or 18401 days old,
if you were born on December 02, 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 02, 1973?
There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 02, 1973.
December 02, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 02, 1973:
- Hud Hay
Hud Hay was a renowned actor known for his roles in classic Hollywood films.
- Giacomo Carboni
- Ivan Slezjuk
What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?
Famous deaths on December 2nd:
![Harrison Ford]()
Harrison FordAmerican actor.
![Desi Arnaz]()
Desi ArnazCuban-american actor and musician.
![Marty Feldman]()
Marty FeldmanMarty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.
![Robert Cummings]()
Robert CummingsAmerican actor.
![Gail Fisher]()
Gail FisherAmerican actress (born 1935).
![Michael Gothard]()
Michael GothardEnglish actor (born 1939).
- Bensyn Johnson
Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.
- Cartel de Medellin
Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.
- Nera Wolfe
Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.
- Marquis de Sade
French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 2nd
December 02, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 02, 1973:
- Laos - National Day
- United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
- R.C. Saints - St Bibiana
Observances on December 02, 1973:
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
December 02, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 02, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 26th and December 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 02, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1973 was Top Of The World by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.
December 02, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Carpenters - Top Of The World
- Ringo Starr - Photograph
- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- Billy Preston - Space Race
- Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
December 02, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1973 was I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.
December 02, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gary Glitter - I Love You Love Me Love
- Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
- The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
- Alvin Stardust - My Coo-Ca-Choo
- Marie Osmond - Paper Roses
December 02, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1973 was The Love I Lost (Part 1) by Harold Melvin, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.
December 02, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 02, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Harold Melvin - The Love I Lost (Part 1)
- Johnnie Taylor - Cheaper To Keep Her
- The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
- Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye - You're A Special Part Of Me
- Billy Preston - Space Race
December 02, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 02, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Serpico
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire
Country: United States of America
The Wicker Man
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Robin Hardy
Starring: Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Diane Cilento, Britt Ekland
Country: United States of America
Salut l'artiste
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Yves Robert
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Françoise Fabian, Jean Rochefort, Evelyne Buyle
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
The Holy Mountain
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Arnold Fanck
December 02, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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:
Don Blech und der goldene Junker
Release year: 1973
Shaft
Release year: 1973
Directed by: John Singleton
Casshan
Release year: 1973
Written by: Tatsuo Yoshida
Directed by: Takao Koyama
Starring: Ikuo Nishikawa
Country: Japan
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Adam's Rib
Release year: 1973
Directed by: George Cukor
December 02, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 02, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Real Lace
By: Stephen Birmingham
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.
Alistair Cooke'S America
By: Alistair Cooke
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 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.
Once Is Not Enough
By: Jacqueline Susann
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 …
The Joy Of Sex
By: Alex Comfort
The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.
December 02, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 02, 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 December 02, 1973?
On December 02, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1973?
On December 02, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 02, 1973?
On December 02, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 2nd?
December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
- 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.
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.
