What happened on Saturday December 15, 1973?

Here's what happened on December 15, 1973:

• Homosexuality Removed from Mental Illness List The American Psychiatric Association votes unanimously (13-0) to remove homosexuality from its official list of psychiatric disorders in the DSM-II, marking a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ rights and medical understanding of sexual orientation.
• Getty Kidnapping Resolution John Paul Getty III, grandson of billionaire J. Paul Getty, is found alive near Naples, Italy, after being kidnapped by an Italian gang on July 10, 1973. The dramatic resolution came after months of uncertainty and potential ransom negotiations.
• Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Debuts The iconic Pirates of the Caribbean ride opens at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, becoming a landmark attraction in theme park entertainment.
• Sandy Hawley's Racing Achievement Sandy Hawley becomes the first jockey in history to win 500 races in a single year, a remarkable accomplishment in professional horse racing.
• Disney Inn Golf Resort Opens Walt Disney World opens its Golf Resort (Disney Inn) in Orlando, Florida, expanding its recreational offerings for guests.
• Low-Scoring NCAA Basketball Game Tennessee defeats Temple 11-6 in an unusually low-scoring NCAA basketball game, highlighting the defensive strategies of the era.

Events in 1973

December 15, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 15, 1973

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 1973

December 15, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Detroit Lions - Miami Dolphins : 7 - 34
• Pittsburgh Steelers - San Francisco 49ers : 37 - 14

December 15, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 349th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1973 can also be written as 12/15/1973 in the US and as 15/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

Famous people born on December 15, 1973:

• Surya Bonaly

  Surya Bonaly is a renowned French-American figure skater known for her exceptional athletic skills and groundbreaking performances.

• Ryoo Seung-wan

  Ryoo Seung-wan is a prominent South Korean filmmaker known for his versatile work in cinema as an actor, director, and screenwriter.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on December 15th

Famous people died on December 15, 1973:

• Lodovico Gambara
• Kurt Meißner

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on December 15th

December 15, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1973 was The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
2. Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
3. Carpenters - Top Of The World
4. Chicago - Just You 'N' Me
5. Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle

December 15, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1973 was I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

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 15, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1973 was If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
2. Barry White - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up
3. The Stylistics - Rockin' Roll Baby
4. Johnnie Taylor - Cheaper To Keep Her
5. Marvin Gaye - Come Get To This

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th 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 15, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 1973 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:13 pm and setting at 11:36 am.

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

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Someone born on December 15, 1973 is:

51 years 4 months old,

or 616 months and 22 days old,

or 2681 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18771 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1973?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 15, 1973.

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