This is an in-depth look at all the fascinating facts about August 17, 1973 ποΈ that most don't know. If you were born on this date, prepare to get your mind blown π€―.
Among the information you’ll find below: western astrology zodiac sign & symbol meanings, your zodiac animal and its characteristics, numerology, as well as must-know things that happened when you were born – from major world and sporting events to the most popular song on your birthday, #1 movie in theaters, your birthstone, celebrities who share your date of birth and so much more!
We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s go.
π Day of Week
August 17th in 1973 was a Friday and was the 229th day of the 8th month of 1973 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 78th day of Summer and there was 15 days left until Fall (autumn). The next time you can reuse 1973 calendar will be in 2029. Both calendars will be exactly the same.
βοΈ 3rd quarter of the year
β‘οΈ The 78th day of Summer
β³ This date was 18,649 days ago
πͺ Zodiac sign for this date is Leo
ποΈ August 17, 1973 was a Friday
π In 2025, August 17 is on a Monday
β August 17, 1973 in Roman numerals: VIII XVII MCMLXXIII (mm dd yyyy)
π My Birthday
You were born in the Summer of 1973 on a Friday. You are 51 years old, and according to the Chineze Zodiac, it was the Year of the Ox. You have been alive for . If you have been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 6,216 days or 17.03 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 632 π full moons after you were born up to this day.
β±οΈ You are 26,855,710 minutes old
β³ You have been alive: 447,595 hours
βοΈ You’ve been alive
π Your birth sign is Leo
π You were born in the Year of the Ox
β Age on next birthday: 52 years old
Being born in 1973 makes you a part of Generation X. There are six different generations: G.I. Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The generation you are born into makes an impact on your life.
Generation X, also known as 'Gen Bust' are born between 1965 and 1979. Gen-Xers are geeks and independent thinkers. Most influential Web sites of today such as Google, YouTube, and Amazon.com, were sprang from the minds of Gen-Xers.Your birthday numbers are 8, 17 and 1973, which reveal that your Life Path number is 9. Your zodiac sign is Leo with a ruling planet Sun. Your birthstone is the Peridot and Sardonyx, and your birth flower is the Gladiolus.
Continue below to find out what this all means in detail π
ππ Next Birthday
Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Saturday and your 53rd birthday will be on a Monday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.
β° FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second was on April 25, 2005.
πͺ What’s my zodiac sign?
There are 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac, each with its own set of strengths, challenges, moods, patterns, relationships, and more. Your zodiac sign reflects the position of the sun when you were born and is the biggest influence on your life and personality in Astrology.
People who are born on August 17 in 1973 have an zodiac sign of Leo ♌. Leos love the limelight. They are are creative and funny, and what's more, they ooze passion.
According to Chinese Zodiac calendar, being born in 1973 means your zodiac animal is a Ox. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. A zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years ago. Much like zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached. The animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny.
People born in the year of the Ox are persistent and straightforward. They have strong faith and can be seen as stubborn in their old ways.
This year (2024) is the year of the Dragon.
The ruling planet of Leo is Sun. There are 10 major planets, each represent a different set of qualities and characteristics, and rule over a different part of our lives β each bringing with them their own unique vibes. Knowing the planets and their effects on your life is just as important as knowing your sign. They all affect us differently, and knowing the areas of life they govern is important to understanding your horoscope.
The Sun is the most important planet. It is your ego, your motivation, your interests, your basic likes and dislikes, your vitality, and how you express and identify yourself. The Sun is connected to the Masculine and your father.πͺ Zodiac sign: Leo – ♌
π Zodiac animal: Ox
π Ruling Planet: Sun β
π Zodiac Element: Earth
β Zodiac Quality: Mutable
πΆLife Path number
The Life Path number is similar to your zodiac sign. These numbers are used to offer insight into your greater purpose, including strengths, weaknesses, personality, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future.
If you were born on August 17, 1973, your Life Path number is 9. The Life Path 9 suggests that you entered this plane with an abundance of dramatic feelings coupled with a strong sense of compassion and generosity. Nines have an unending flow of love to give and they offer it to the world at large. The values of nines are compassion, understanding, acceptance, while to challenges are to come away from every new experience a little bit wiser.
π΅ Your birthday song
The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "Touch Me In The Morning" by Diana Ross. (Billboard Hot 100 – August 17, 1973). Ask your parents if they remember this song.
According to a internet myth the song that was topping the charts on your 14th birthday is the one that defines your entire life. The #1 song on your 14th birthday was "Who's That Girl" by Madonna. On your 18th birthday the number one song was "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" by Bryan Adams, and on your 21st birthday it was "Stay (I Missed You)" by Lisa Loeb.
π Celebrity birthdays on this day
Below are famous people and celebrities born on August 17, 1973. You share a birthday with Cristina Perez (journalist).
π Holidays on August 17
No major holidays found for this date.π The world on this day
Richard Nixon (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 3.93 billion, according to census.gov.
Generations can be hard to define. We tend to combine huge groups of people into arbitrary categories based on the decades in which they were born and the presumably shared set of cultural traits that shaped their lives and experiences.
The 1970s are famous for economic struggle, cultural change and technological innovation. Marginalized groups fought for equality, students protested the Vietnam war, and the digital revolution began. Here are few critical events that dominated the '70s: Elvis Presley died, original Star Wars movie premiered on May 25, 1977, VCRs were invented, Atari's Pong was released, and NASA launched the Apollo 13 mission. The first Earth Day took place in 1970 and the worldβs population was only 3.7 billion people.The 1970s were considered to be a golden age for vinyl records, Sony also introduced the Sony Walkman permanently changed the music game. Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded the computer software company Microsoft. The Watergate scandal happened, where President Richard Nixonβs resignation was the first time in US history that a president resigned from office.
There were an estimated 121,831,979 babies born throughout the world in 1973. In 1973, the most popular baby name was Jennifer for girls and Michael for boys, according to Social Security Administration.
The most popular movie in 1973 was The Sting directed by George Roy Hill starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw. Space Race developed by Atari, Inc, was one of the most popular video games in 1973.
π Historical events on August 17th
Below are some of the most important events that happened on August 17, 1973.
Governor of Roanoke Island colony, John White, returns from England to find no trace of the colonists he had left there 3 years earlier [or Aug 18, 1591].Joe Pulitzer donates $1 million to Columbia University & begins the Pulitzer Prizes in America.
Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta declare Indonesia (Dutch East Indies) independent from the Netherlands.
Korea is divided into North and South Korea along the 38th parallel.
The Radcliffe Line, the border between Union of India and Dominion of Pakistan is revealed.
π Sports in 1973
Miami Dolphins beat Washington Redskins (14 - 7) to win Super Bowl VII on January 14, 1973 in Los Angeles, CA. Oakland Athletics beat New York Mets (4 - 3) to win the 1973 World Series. New York Knicks beat Los Angeles Lakers (4 - 1) to win the 1973 NBA Finals. Montreal Canadiens defeated Chicago Blackhawks (4 - 2) to win the 1973 Stanley Cup.π Birthstone
Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance.
The birthstone for August 17, 1973 is Peridot and Sardonyx. Peridot symbolizes strength. Peridot is sometimes called "the evening emerald" for its light green color and resonance with the other realms. The birthstone for this year (2024) is Sapphire.
πΌ Birth flower
Everyone knows about their zodiac sign, but few people are familiar with their birth flower. In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month, every month has a birth flower that has its own special meaning.
The birth flower for August is Gladiolus. The name Gladiolus comes from the Latin 'gladius', meaning 'sword'. The name in fact is a reference to the sword-swinging gladiators of ancient Rome. Gladioli are said to embody strength, generosity and moral integrity.
πΎ It’s my birthday quotes
'Nature gives you the face you have at twenty, it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty.' - Coco Chanel π FUN FACT: How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in Italian? 'Buon compleanno'.Refresh page to see a new quote.
π¬ Birthday messages
'You were born an original. Don't die a copy.'Refresh for a new message.
It’s my birthday wishes
'May your smile never fade away. I wish you a very happy and sweet birthday.'Refresh to see a new wish.
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