What happened on Sunday December 23, 1973?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1973:

• OPEC Oil Price Shock The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) dramatically doubles the price of crude oil, marking a significant moment in global economic history and triggering major geopolitical and economic consequences.
• Deadly Caravelle Crash in Morocco A French Caravelle airliner crashes in Morocco, resulting in a tragic loss of 106 lives. The incident highlights the aviation safety challenges of the early 1970s.
• Young and the Restless TV Premiere The popular daytime soap opera 'The Young and the Restless' debuts on television, becoming a long-running and influential series in American entertainment.
• Death of Cricket Player Arthur Richardson Arthur Richardson, a notable cricket player who participated in 9 Test matches between 1924-1926, passes away.

Events in 1973

December 23, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1973

December 23, 1973: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Cincinnati Bengals - Miami Dolphins : 16 - 34
• Los Angeles Rams - Dallas Cowboys : 16 - 27

December 23, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 357th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1973 can also be written as 12/23/1973 in the US and as 23/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1973 in December 1973 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1973:

• Gala León García
• Églantine Éméyé

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on December 23rd

Famous people died on December 23, 1973:

• Irna Phillips

  Pioneering American television screenwriter who revolutionized the soap opera genre by creating iconic daytime dramas 'Guiding Light' and...

• Gerard Kuiper

  Renowned planetary scientist who made significant contributions to astronomy, including the discovery of the Kuiper Belt and several...

• Otto Montag

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on December 23rd

December 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1973 was The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
2. Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
3. Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
4. Helen Reddy - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
5. Todd Rundgren - Hello It's Me

December 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1973 was I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

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 23, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1973 was If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
2. Barry White - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up
3. Stevie Wonder - Living For The City
4. Marvin Gaye - Come Get To This
5. The Stylistics - Rockin' Roll Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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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 23, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1973 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:30 am and setting at 04:43 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 1973

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Someone born on December 23, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 13 days old,

or 2689 weeks

or 18823 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1973?

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 23, 1973.

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