What happened on Monday November 05, 1973?

About November 5th, 1973, in brief:

  • Historical events: United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger initiated his groundbreaking 'shuttle diplomacy' efforts, traveling between Tel Aviv, Cairo, and Damascus to negotiate a peace treaty and facilitate the cessation of hostilities following the Yom Kippur War. This diplomatic mission was a critical attempt to stabilize the volatile Middle East region and prevent further escalation of conflict.
  • Day of the week: November 5th, 1973 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks
  • #1 UK song: Let Me In by The Osmonds
  • Popular movie: Amarcord directed by Federico Fellini

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November 05, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 05, 1973:

  • Kissinger's Shuttle Diplomacy Begins United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger initiated his groundbreaking 'shuttle diplomacy' efforts, traveling between Tel Aviv, Cairo, and Damascus to negotiate a peace treaty and facilitate the cessation of hostilities following the Yom Kippur War. This diplomatic mission was a critical attempt to stabilize the volatile Middle East region and prevent further escalation of conflict.
  • BART Subway Service Launches San Francisco inaugurated its first subway service as the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system began operations, with a train traveling through a tunnel beneath San Francisco Bay, connecting San Francisco and Daly City. This marked a significant milestone in the city's public transportation infrastructure, offering a modern, efficient transit solution for Bay Area residents.
  • Deadly Train Crash in West Germany A tragic train accident occurred in Guntershausen, West Germany, near Kassel, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 people. The incident involved a passenger car being struck from behind by an express train, highlighting the potential dangers in rail transportation during this era.

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November 05, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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November 05, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Washington Redskins - Pittsburgh Steelers : 16 - 21
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What day of the week was November 05, 1973?


November 05, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 309th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 05, 1973 can also be written as 11/5/1973 in the US and as 5/11/1973 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 05, 1973?


Famous people born on November 05, 1973:

  • Johnny Damon

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  • Alexei Yashin

    Alexei Yashin is a former professional ice hockey player from Russia who played as a center for the Ottawa Senators in the NHL.

  • James Collins

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  • Nichole Van Croft
  • Fabrizio Bosso
  • Albert Espinosa
  • Bosco Ntaganda

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November 05, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 05, 1973:

  • Virginia MacVeagh
  • Joaquín Maurín
  • Alfred Sherwood Romer

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November 05, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 05, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 5th and November 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

November 05, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 05, 1973 was Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks, according to the music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

  1. - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) youtube
  2. - Midnight Train To Georgia youtube
  3. - Angie youtube
  4. - Heartbeat-It's A Lovebeat youtube
  5. - Paper Roses youtube

November 05, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 05, 1973 was Let Me In by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

  1. - Let Me In youtube
  2. - Daydreamer / Puppy Song youtube
  3. - I Love You Love Me Love youtube
  4. - Sorrow youtube
  5. - Dyna-Mite youtube

November 05, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 05, 1973 was Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

  1. - Midnight Train To Georgia
  2. - Space Race youtube
  3. - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)
  4. - The Love I Lost (Part 1)
  5. - Check It Out
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November 05, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 5th is Scorpio.

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November 05, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 05, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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November 05, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 05, 1973 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 05, 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 November 05, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 01:50 pm and setting at 02:03 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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How old is someone born on November 05, 1973?


Someone born on November 05, 1973 is:

51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 28 days old,

or 2686 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18807 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 05, 1973?

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