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What happened on Wednesday December 05, 1973?

About December 5th, 1973, in brief:

  • Historical events: Paul McCartney and Wings released their third studio album, 'Band on the Run', on December 5, 1973. The album featured hit singles like 'Jet' and the title track, becoming McCartney's most successful post-Beatles work.
  • Day of the week: December 5th, 1973 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Top Of The World by Carpenters
  • #1 UK song: I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter
  • Popular movie: The Sting directed by George Roy Hill

More about December 5th, 1973? See below for more news and curiosities on December 5th, 1973.

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December 05, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 05, 1973:

  • Paul McCartney releases 'Band on the Run' Paul McCartney and Wings released their third studio album, 'Band on the Run', on December 5, 1973. The album featured hit singles like 'Jet' and the title track, becoming McCartney's most successful post-Beatles work. source: paulmccartney.com
  • Shalom Harlow, Canadian model, born Shalom Harlow was born on December 5, 1973, in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. She is known for her successful modeling career and has appeared on numerous magazine covers and fashion shows. Harlow has also ventured into acting and is recognized for her contributions to the fashion industry. source: biography.com
  • Willie Davis traded to Montreal Expos On December 5, 1973, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded outfielder Willie Davis to the Montreal Expos in exchange for relief pitcher Mike Marshall. Marshall would go on to win the Cy Young Award for the Dodgers in 1974. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Luboš Motl, Czech Physicist Luboš Motl, a notable Czech theoretical physicist known for his work in string theory and contributions to theoretical physics, was born on this date.

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

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What day of the week was December 05, 1973?


December 05, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 339th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 1973 can also be written as 12/5/1973 in the US and as 5/12/1973 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 05, 1973?


Famous people born on December 05, 1973:

  • Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow

    Shalom Harlow is a Canadian model and actress who rose to prominence in the 1990s, known for her work with major fashion designers and appearances in high-profile campaigns and magazines. She has also appeared in several films. [bio]

  • Tyra Banks
    Tyra Banks

    Internationally renowned supermodel, television host, producer, and businesswoman, famous for creating and hosting America's Next Top Model.

  • Mikelangelo Loconte
    Mikelangelo Loconte

    Italian singer-songwriter and actor known for his musical performances and theatrical productions.

  • Danielle Winits
    Danielle Winits

    Brazilian actress and dancer who has appeared in numerous television series and theater productions.

  • Patricio Borghetti
    Patricio Borghetti

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


Famous people died on December 05, 1973:

  • Robert Watson-Watt
    Robert Watson-Watt

    Scottish inventor and engineer, the radio locator was developed by the british equivalent of the american radar.

  • Vera Rol
    Vera Rol
  • Vojeslav Molè
    Vojeslav Molè

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December 05, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 05, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 3rd and December 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1973 was Top Of The World by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

  1. - Top Of The World youtube
  2. - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road youtube
  3. - The Most Beautiful Girl youtube
  4. - Just You 'N' Me youtube
  5. - Photograph youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 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. - I Love You Love Me Love youtube
  2. - Merry Xmas Everybody youtube
  3. - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me youtube
  4. - My Coo-Ca-Choo youtube
  5. - Paper Roses youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 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. - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
  2. - Cheaper To Keep Her
  3. - The Love I Lost (Part 1)
  4. - Rockin' Roll Baby
  5. - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up
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December 05, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th 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 05, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 05, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:10 pm and setting at 03:03 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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How old is someone born on December 05, 1973?


Someone born on December 05, 1973 is:

52 years 5 months old,

or 629 months and 19 days old,

or 2737 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19163 days old,

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

There are 195 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1973?

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