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November 8, 1973

November 8, 1973, was a Thursday. It was 51 years and 25 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

November 8, 1973
On This Day

What happened?

What happened on November 8, 1973?

  • John Paul Getty III's kidnappers mail his severed ear to a newspaper in a bid to convince his oil tycoon grandfather to pay a ransom.
  • The animated film "Robin Hood" is released in movie theaters.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 8, 1973:

  • United States: "Keep On Truckin'" by Eddie Kendricks
  • United Kingdom: "Daydreamer / Puppy Song" by David Cassidy

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 8, 1973

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight And The Pips
  • Angie - The Rolling Stones
  • Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) - Eddie Kendricks
  • Half-Breed - Cher
  • Paper Roses - Marie Osmond
Play the top songs from 1973
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1973. Take a trip back to the days of Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Deep Purple, the Doobie Brothers and Elton John.
Billy Jack

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Billy Jack" was at the top of the box office on November 8, 1973.

Facts

This date was 18,653 days ago. Approximately 622 months have passed. It was the 312th day of 1973, in week 45. The decade was the seventies. People born on this day are currently 51 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. The Earth has experienced 207 seasons of weather since then.

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Robin Hood was released that day.
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Take me back to November 8, 1973

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Thursday, November 8, 1973. Anyone born today will have the star sign Scorpio. It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder.

In America, the song "Keep On Truckin'" by Eddie Kendricks is at the top of the singles charts, while "Daydreamer / Puppy Song" by David Cassidy is the number-one song in the UK. Richard Nixon is the President of the United States, and the movie Billy Jack is at the top of the box office. Edward Heath is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

In fashion, the hippie look from the 1960s is still popular. Clothing items such as tie dye shirts, bell-bottoms, midi skirts, gauchos and Mexican blouses are being worn by women. Meanwhile, men are wearing dark satin shirts, ethnic-looking tunics, bell bottom jeans, tweed sports jackets and turtlenecks. It's 1973, so radio stations are playing songs from artists such as The Rolling Stones, Tony Orlando & Dawn, Sweet, Elton John, Roberta Flack, Carly Simon, Marvin Gaye and Jim Croce. "The Way We Were", starring Barbra Streisand, is being shown in movie theaters at the moment.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Oskar Schindler would be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Hawaii Five-O", "Upstairs, Downstairs", "The Rookies", and "Ghost Story". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Pong", "Space Race", and "Gotcha".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Bugs Bunny Show", "JOT the Dot", "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!", and "Bailey's Comets". Popular toys at the moment include Lite-Brite, Battleship (game), the Rock Flowers dolls, and Uno (card game).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 8, 1973, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1973 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 8, 1973 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 8, 1973.

  • Saturday Night Massacre.

    Saturday Night Massacre

    The Watergate scandal was still ongoing. On October 20th, 1973, US President Richard Nixon fired one of the lead prosecutors in the case. Furthermore, he forced Attorney General Richardson and Deputy Attorney General William D. Ruckelshaus to resign after they refused to fire the prosecutor themselves. Following the "Saturday Night Massacre", pressure began to mount for the impeachment of the president.
  • Oil crisis.

    Oil crisis

    An oil crisis began in October 1973 after OAPEC placed an oil embargo on several countries that had supported Israel during the Yom Kippur War. This led to shortages and long lines at gas stations. Some US states even asked their citizens to avoid putting up Christmas lights.
  • The kung fu craze.

    The kung fu craze

    Following the success of the Hong Kong martial arts film "Five Fingers of Death" in March of 1973, multiple kung fu movies went on to reach the top of the US box office that year.
  • 1973-74 stock market crash.

    1973-74 stock market crash

    Between January 1973 and December 1974, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost over 45% of its value. The UK stock market fared even worse, with the FT 30 dropping by over 70%.
  • Hitchhiking is declining.

    Hitchhiking is declining

    Although hitchhiking is still pretty common, it is beginning to decline due to people's falling trust in strangers, lower air travel prices, an increase in highways, and more affordable cars.
  • The US military is withdrawing from the Vietnam War.

    The US military is withdrawing from the Vietnam War

    During 1973, the war in Vietnam was still ongoing. However, by this stage, the US was steadily withdrawing its military from the country. Between 1972 and 1973, the number of US troops in Vietnam fell from 24,200 to 50. Although a peace agreement was signed at the start of 1973, it was quickly broken by both sides.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1973?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1973?

    The best NBA players in 1973 were Dave Cowens, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John Havlicek, Spencer Haywood, Nate Archibald and Jerry West.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 1973, the best soccer players were Johan Cruyff, Dino Zoff, Gerd Müller, Franz Beckenbauer, Billy Bremner, Kazimierz Deyna, Eusébio, Gianni Rivera, Gunter Netzer and Ralf Edström.
  • The Sting.

    The Sting

    "The Sting" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1973.
  • Roberta Flack - "Killing Me Softly with His Song"

    Roberta Flack - "Killing Me Softly with His Song"

    "Killing Me Softly with His Song" by Roberta Flack won a Grammy for 1973's Song of the Year.
  • 1973 in movies.

    1973 in movies

    Movies released in 1973 included The Sting, The Exorcist, American Graffiti, Papillon, The Way We Were, Charlotte's Web, Magnum Force, Last Tango in Paris, Live and Let Die, Robin Hood, Paper Moon, The Wicker Man, The Legend of Hell House and Badlands.
  • John Sirica.

    John Sirica

    John Sirica was named Time Person of the Year in 1973. Sirica was the judge who ordered US President Richard Nixon to hand over the Watergate-related recordings.
  • 1973 in music.

    1973 in music

    The Billboard Charts in 1973 were dominated by Marvin Gaye, Carly Simon, Dawn & Tony Orlando, Eddie Kendricks, Elton John, Roberta Flack, Paul McCartney and Wings, Clint Holmes, Billy Preston, Cher, Jim Croce and Diana Ross.
  • Music cassette tapes are becoming popular.

    Music cassette tapes are becoming popular

    Audio cassettes started becoming widespread from about 1972 onward. Although they lacked the sound quality of vinyl records, they were far more convenient and portable.
  • Color TV surpasses black-and-white.

    Color TV surpasses black-and-white

    Sales of color TV sets were beginning to surpass sales of the older black-and-white models. By this stage, almost all of the popular daytime networks were broadcasting in color.
  • Have a nice day!

    Have a nice day!

    The smiley face and phrases such as "Have a nice day!" and "Have a happy day!" were being plastered onto t-shirts, mugs, and badges.
  • Wallpaper.

    Wallpaper

    Wallpaper was extremely common in people's homes throughout the 1970s and 1980s. It wasn't until the mid-late 1980s that "modernism" started to creep in.
  • Office workers are using typewriters.

    Office workers are using typewriters

    Although personal computers began to emerge during the 1970s, typewriters were still the norm for most office workers.
  • The Volkswagen Beetle.

    The Volkswagen Beetle

    The Volkswagen Beetle was one of the most common cars on the road. Sales of the vehicle increased following the release of the 1968 film The Love Bug (and its subsequent spin-offs).
  • The Hippie movement.

    The Hippie movement

    The hippie counterculture reached its peak during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The movement, which sprung up in opposition to the Vietnam War, was centered around peace, psychedelic music, sexual liberation, bright colors, and drugs such as LSD and marijuana.
  • Lava lamps are all the rage.

    Lava lamps are all the rage

    Sales of lava lamps increased in the late 1960s. It wasn't until the second half of the 1970s that they started to go out of fashion.
  • The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity.

    The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity

    The afro hairstyle took off during the 1960s and early 1970s. Public figures such as Angela Davis, Pam Grier, Jimi Hendrix, and the Jackson 5 were among those who sported the style.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to November 8, 1973.

  • October 9, 1973: Elvis and Priscilla Presley are divorced after six years of marriage.
  • October 10, 1973: Spiro T. Agnew resigns as the Vice President of the United States and pleads "No Contest" to one felony charge of tax fraud.
  • October 15, 1973: Soccer: Brian Clough and Peter Taylor resign from Derby County.
  • October 19, 1973: OAPEC announces that it will be placing an oil embargo on the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Netherlands.
  • October 20, 1973: US Attorney General Elliot Richardson and Deputy Attorney General William Ruckelshaus are fired by President Richard Nixon after they refuse to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox.
  • October 24, 1973: The first episode of Kojak is aired.
  • October 25, 1973: A ceasefire brings the Yom Kippur War to an end.
  • October 31, 1973: Three Provisional IRA prisoners escape Mountjoy Prison in Dublin by helicopter.
  • This date: November 8, 1973
  • November 14, 1973: United Kingdom: Princess Anne marries Captain Mark Phillips.
  • November 17, 1973: Athens Polytechnic uprising: A massive student demonstration against the Greek military junta ends in violence.
  • November 25, 1973:
    • Albert DeSalvo, the man suspected of being the Boston Stranger, is found stabbed to death in prison.
    • Greek military dictator Georgios Papadopoulos is overthrown by hardline elements in the army.
  • November 26, 1973: Alphabet murders: 11-year-old Michelle Maenza goes missing in Rochester, New York.
  • November 27, 1973: Gerald Ford becomes the new US Vice President following the resignation of Spiro Agnew for tax fraud.
  • November 28, 1973: Alphabet murders: The body of missing 11-year-old girl Michelle Maenza is discovered on a rural road in Macedon, New York.
  • December 5, 1973: The biographical-crime film Serpico, starring Al Pacino, is released in movie theaters.
  • December 6, 1973: Gerald Ford becomes the Vice President of the United States.

1970s fashion

Photographs of 1970s fashion and hairstyles.

1970s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1973

The following TV shows were popular in November 1973:

TV shows from November 1973.

Kojak
Kojak
The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
Barnaby Jones
Barnaby Jones
Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show
Ghost Story
Ghost Story
The Waltons
The Waltons
Maude
Maude
The Rookies
The Rookies
Emergency!
Emergency!
Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son

Cars in 1973

1974 saw the introduction of cars such as the Ford Mustang (second generation), the Mitsubishi Lancer, the Toyota Starlet, the Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna, the Buick Regal, and the Volkswagen Passat.

Cars in 1973.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on November 8, 1973

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1973:

Star Trek: The Animated Series
Star Trek: The Animated Series
Bailey's Comets
Bailey's Comets
The Addams Family
The Addams Family

Super Friends
Super Friends
Inch High, Private Eye
Inch High, Private Eye
Speed Buggy
Speed Buggy
Yogi's Gang
Yogi's Gang
Schoolhouse Rock!
Schoolhouse Rock!
Lassie's Rescue Rangers
Lassie's Rescue Rangers
The Adventures of Black Beauty
The Adventures of Black Beauty
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1973

Toys and games that were popular in 1973:

Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle
Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle
Baby Alive (doll)
Baby Alive (doll)
Shrinky Dinks
Shrinky Dinks
Magnavox Odyssey
Magnavox Odyssey
Kenner SSP Racers
Kenner SSP Racers
Big Jim (action figure)
Big Jim (action figure)
Uno (card game)
Uno (card game)
The Rock Flowers dolls
The Rock Flowers dolls
Weebles
Weebles
VertiBird (toy helicopter)
VertiBird (toy helicopter)
G.I. Joe Adventure Team
G.I. Joe Adventure Team
Nerf Balls
Nerf Balls
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in November 1973.

Gotcha 1973
Gotcha
Space Race 1973
Space Race
Pong 1972
Pong

Were you born on November 8, 1973?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1973.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out November 8, 1979, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 8.

Bram Stoker

Bram Stoker

Author Deceased
Born on November 8, 1847
He was not alive on this date.

Joseph James DeAngelo

Joseph James DeAngelo

Serial killer
Born on November 8, 1945
He turned 28 on this day in 1973.

John Costelloe

John Costelloe

Actor Deceased
Born on November 8, 1961
He turned 12 on this day in 1973.

Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay

Celebrity chef
Born on November 8, 1966
He turned 7 on this day in 1973.

Tara Reid

Tara Reid

Actress
Born on November 8, 1975
She was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Dania Ramirez

Dania Ramirez

Actress
Born on November 8, 1979
She was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Aaron Swartz

Aaron Swartz

Programmer and Internet hacktivist Deceased
Born on November 8, 1986
He was born exactly 13 years after this date.

Sophie Kasaei

Sophie Kasaei

TV personality
Born on November 8, 1989
She was born exactly 16 years after this date.

SZA

SZA

Singer
Born on November 8, 1989
She was born exactly 16 years after this date.

USA

US President

Richard Nixon was the President of the United States on November 8, 1973.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Edward Heath was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Liam Cosgrave was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on November 8, 1973 was most likely conceived around February 15, 1973.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 8, 1973 is close to August 1, 1974.

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Stats for November 8, 1973

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 8, 1973:

  • 18,653 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,664 weeks have passed.
  • 1,611,619,200 seconds have passed since November 8, 1973.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,880,222,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 831,595,507,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 268,603,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 138,599,251 steps. That's roughly 61,600 miles.
  • 19,339,430 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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