What happened on Saturday July 21, 1973?

Here's what happened on July 21, 1973:

• Mossad agents mistakenly kill Ahmed Bouchiki in Lillehammer, Norway On July 21, 1973, Mossad agents assassinated Ahmed Bouchiki, a Moroccan waiter in Lillehammer, Norway, mistaking him for Ali Hassan Salameh, a Black September operative. The agents were part of Operation Wrath of God, targeting those responsible for the 1972 Munich massacre. Six agents were arrested by Norwegian authorities, leading to a diplomatic incident between Israel and Norway. source: theguardian.com
• Hank Aaron reaches 700 home runs milestone On July 21, 1973, Hank Aaron became the third player in Major League Baseball history to hit 700 home runs. This milestone was a significant achievement in Aaron's career and in the history of baseball, showcasing his exceptional talent and longevity in the sport. source: nytimes.com
• Soviet Union launches Mars 4 spacecraft On July 21, 1973, the Soviet Union launched Mars 4, an orbiter mission intended to study Mars. The spacecraft flew by Mars on February 10, 1974, but failed to enter orbit due to a malfunction of its braking engine. It returned some images and data before continuing in a heliocentric orbit. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Philippines Wins Second Miss Universe Title Margarita Moran was crowned Miss Universe, bringing the Philippines its second title in the prestigious international beauty pageant and marking a significant moment for the country's international recognition.

Events in 1973

July 21, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 21, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1973 can also be written as 7/21/1973 in the US and as 21/7/1973 in UK and Europe.

July 21, 1973 in July 1973 calendar

Famous people born on July 21, 1973:

• Peter Forsberg

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• Mandy Woetzel
• Susheela Raman
• Ali Landry

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on July 21st

Famous people died on July 21, 1973:

• Pierre Picavet
• Aldo Lampredi
• Violet Hopson

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on July 21st

July 21, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1973 was Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
2. Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles
3. Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
4. Three Dog Night - Shambala
5. Paul Simon - Kodachrome

July 21, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
2. Slade - Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me
3. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
4. David Bowie - Life On Mars
5. Mungo Jerry - Alright Alright Alright

July 21, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1973 was I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Johnnie Taylor - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
2. Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death
3. The Manhattans - There's No Me Without You
4. The O'Jays - Time To Get Down
5. Four Tops - Are You Man Enough

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 21, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 21, 1973 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 July 21, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:42 pm and setting at 01:04 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 July 21, 1973

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Someone born on July 21, 1973 is:

52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 3 days old,

or 2757 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19300 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 1973?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 21, 1973.

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