What happened this day in history August 14, 1973

What are the important events that happened on August 14, 1973? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 14, 1973: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 14, 1973 is the 226th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 139 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 1, 1973 – a Tuesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 31,704 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaicosahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $834.30. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Ox is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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August 14, 1973 Historical Events

  • 1973
    The Pakistani Constitution of 1973 comes into effect.

Who were born on August 14, 1973?

  • 1973
    Daisuke Ishiwatari, Japanese game developer and composer
  • 1973
    Jared Borgetti, Mexican footballer
  • 1973
    Jay-Jay Okocha, Nigerian footballer
  • 1973
    Kieren Perkins, Australian swimmer

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