What happened on Wednesday August 01, 1973?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1973:

• Inauguration of CARICOM The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) was established on August 1, 1973, following the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas by Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. source: caricom.org
• Establishment of CARICOM The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was established on August 1, 1973, following the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas by Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. This treaty aimed to promote economic integration and cooperation among the member states. source: caricom.org
• H.J. Witteveen appointed as IMF Director Hendrikus Johannes Witteveen was appointed as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on September 1, 1973, succeeding Pierre-Paul Schweitzer. He served in this role until June 18, 1978. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1973

August 01, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 01, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 213th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1973 can also be written as 8/1/1973 in the US and as 1/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1973:

• Kris Holden-Ried

  Kris Holden-Ried is a Canadian actor and former athlete, best known for his roles in the television series 'Lost Girl' as Dyson and in 'The Tudors' as William Compton. He has also appeared in several films, including 'Underworld: Awakening'. [bio]

• Eduardo Noriega

  Eduardo Noriega is a Spanish film actor best known for his work in numerous Spanish and international films, including 'Open Your Eyes' and 'The Devil's Backbone.' He has become renowned for his versatility and prominent roles in Spanish cinema. [bio]

• Gregg Berhalter

  Olympic gold medalist soccer defender and current head coach of the United States Men's National Soccer Team.

• Tempestt Bledsoe

  American actress best known for her role as Vanessa Huxtable on the iconic sitcom 'The Cosby Show'.

• Vincent Van Quickenborne

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1973:

• Walter Ulbricht

  German soldier and politician (b. 1893).

• Gian Francesco Malipiero

  Italian composer and educator (b. 1882).

• Frederick Worlock
• Jan Domela

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on August 1st

August 01, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1973 was The Morning After by Maureen McGovern, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
2. Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
3. Wings - Live And Let Die
4. Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water
5. Carpenters - Yesterday Once More

August 01, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
2. The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
3. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
4. Donny Osmond - Young Love
5. Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash

August 01, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1973 was Angel by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Angel
2. Four Tops - Are You Man Enough
3. Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
4. Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
5. Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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August 01, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:15 am and setting at 10:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1973

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Someone born on August 01, 1973 is:

52 years 9 months old,

or 633 months and 24 days old,

or 2755 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19290 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1973?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 01, 1973.

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