What happened on Saturday December 08, 1973?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1973:

• Roman Catholic Church Reforms Rite of Penance The Roman Catholic Church implemented a significant liturgical reform by introducing a new Rite of Penance (Ordo Paenitentiae), the first major change in this sacramental practice in over 350 years.
• John Cappelletti Wins Heisman Trophy John Cappelletti from Pennsylvania State University was awarded the 39th Heisman Trophy, recognizing him as the most outstanding player in college football for the 1973 season.
• Ilie Năstase Wins Third Consecutive ATP Masters Grand Prix Title Romanian tennis star Ilie Năstase secured his third consecutive season-ending ATP Masters Grand Prix title by defeating Tom Okker of the Netherlands with a score of 6–3, 7–5, 4–6, 6–3 in Boston, Massachusetts.
• Seesaw Broadway Musical Closes in New York City The Broadway musical 'Seesaw' concluded its run at the Uris Theater in New York City after a successful 296-performance engagement, marking a notable moment in theatrical history.
• WQLN NPR Begins Broadcasting WQLN, a National Public Radio (NPR) station, made its inaugural broadcast on this date, expanding public radio coverage and media diversity in its region.

Events in 1973

December 08, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1973

December 08, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Kansas City Chiefs - Oakland Raiders : 7 - 37
• Minnesota Vikings - Green Bay Packers : 31 - 7

December 08, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1973 can also be written as 12/8/1973 in the US and as 8/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1973:

• Corey Taylor

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• Terrell Owens

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Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on December 8th

December 08, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1973 was Top Of The World by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Carpenters - Top Of The World
2. Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
3. Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
4. Chicago - Just You 'N' Me
5. Ringo Starr - Photograph

December 08, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1973 was I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Gary Glitter - I Love You Love Me Love
2. Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
3. The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
4. Alvin Stardust - My Coo-Ca-Choo
5. Marie Osmond - Paper Roses

December 08, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1973 was If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
2. Johnnie Taylor - Cheaper To Keep Her
3. Harold Melvin - The Love I Lost (Part 1)
4. The Stylistics - Rockin' Roll Baby
5. Barry White - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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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 08, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1973 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:09 pm and setting at 06:39 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1973

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Someone born on December 08, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 24 days old,

or 2690 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18834 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1973?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 08, 1973.

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