Wednesday January 03, 1973: on this day

January 03, 1973 was the 3rd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 03, 1973 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 03, 1973, who was born and died on January 03, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 03, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. You're So Vain by Carly Simon), movies (e.g. Baba Yaga, directed by Corrado Farina), TV series (e.g. Dead Of Night) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 3rd, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 03, 1973?


January 03, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1973 can also be written as 1/3/1973 in the US and as 3/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

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January 03, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 03, 1973:

  • George steinbrenner iii buys new york yankees from cbs for us$12 million.

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January 03, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 03, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 3rd, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 03, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 03, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 January 03, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:39 am and setting at 04:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.

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Who was born on January 03, 1973?


Famous people born on January 03, 1973:

  • Dan Harmon

    American producer and screenwriter.

  • Katherine Porter

    Katherine Porter is a U.S.

  • Rory Stewart

    British author known for his travel writing and political works.

  • Rowan Coleman

    Bestselling author of contemporary fiction novels.

  • Paula Knoll in Moorhead

    Minnesota, usa; miss minnesota-america (1995).

  • Tyrone Brown

    Nfl wide receiver (atlanta falcons).

  • Vuk Rašović
  • Maximiliano Reale
  • Jaroslav Švach
  • Al'bert Borzenkov
  • Guido Caprino
  • Patrizio Fimiani
  • Carlos Nicola
  • Giuliano Peparini
  • Niklas Sundblad
  • Pablo Sánchez
  • Frank Tønnesen
  • Michail Zarickij
  • Daniel Romero

Whose famous birthday is on January 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 3rd:

  • Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson

    American-australian actor, whose irish-catholic parents moved to australia when he turned 12.

  • Victoria Principal
    Victoria Principal

    Victoria principal is a well-known american actress, best known for her role as pamela barnes ewing on the tv series dallas.

  • Jim Ross
    Jim Ross

    Jim ross is a retired professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive, best known for his long tenure with wwe and his...

  • Jodie Whittaker
    Jodie Whittaker

    Jodie whittaker is a british actress known for her role as the thirteenth doctor in the television series doctor who.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • George Martin
    George Martin

    An english record producer, arranger and composer.

  • Nicole Beharie
    Nicole Beharie

    An American actress known for her roles in films like 'Shame', 'Sleepy Hollow', and 'Miss Juneteenth'.

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman

    American actor, 6 feet tall, mustached, of tv and films.

  • Jason Marsden
    Jason Marsden

    Actor (general hospital, eddie-munsters today).

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January 03, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 23 days old,

or 2677 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18741 days old,

if you were born on January 03, 1973.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 03, 1973?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 3rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 03, 1973.

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January 03, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 03, 1973:

  • Carlo Carli
  • Max Neuenschwander

What famous deaths happened on January 3rd?

Famous deaths on January 3rd:

  • Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson

    Actress in star trek 3 dies from pneumonia at 93.

  • Howard McNear
    Howard McNear

    Los angeles, california -- actor.

  • Heather Sears
    Heather Sears

    London, england -- actress (room at the top).

  • William Cagney
    William Cagney

    Actor in torrid zone, dies at 82 from a heart attack.

  • Joshiah Wedgwood

    Renowned English potter and entrepreneur.

  • Joseph Joffre

    French soldier who was the marshall of his nation and commanded armies in the first two years after ww i. he stopped the german invasion in...

  • Bronc

    Renowned rodeo cowboy known for his exceptional riding skills.

  • Marguriete Higgins

    Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 3rd

holidays

January 03, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 03, 1973:

  • The tenth night and ninth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • The Festival of Sleep Day
  • In astronomy the best date to view the Quadrantids meteor shower.
  • Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Pax
  • Feast day of St Genevieve
  • In astronomy the approximate date of Earth's perihelion.
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January 03, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 03, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 03, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 03, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 03, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're So Vain
  2. - Clair
  3. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  4. - Superstition
  5. - Funny Face

January 03, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 03, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 03, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
  2. - I Love You Love Me Love
  3. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  4. - The Jean Genie
  5. - Blockbuster

January 03, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 03, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 03, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Superstition
  2. - Why Can't We Live Together
  3. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  4. - I Got A Bag Of My Own
  5. - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad

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January 03, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 03, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Corrado Farina

Starring: Carroll Baker, George Eastman (II), Ely Galleani, Carla Mancini, Lorenzo Piani, Isabelle De Funès, Daniela Balzaretti

Country: Italy

Revolver

Revolver

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sergio Sollima

Starring: Agostina Belli, Paola Pitagora, Fabio Testi, Oliver Reed, Sal Borgese, Carla Mancini, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias, Marco Mariani, Calisto Calisti, Michel Bardinet, Daniel Beretta

Country: Italy

Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti

Country: United States of America

Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Barry Crocker, Barry Humphries, Spike Milligan, Peter Cook

January 03, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 03, 1973 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Release year: 1972

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Release year: 1972

Double Identity

Double Identity

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dennis Dimster

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Craig Strachan

January 03, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 03, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

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The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

The Peter Prescription by Laurence J. Peter

The Peter Prescription

By:

Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.

Two From Galilee by Marjorie Holmes

Two From Galilee

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Marjorie Holines is one of our most loved authors. This extraordinary bestseller tells the story about Mary and Joseph in a way that has never before been told. It's the greatest love story.

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

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The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.

January 03, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 03, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73

TREK73

Platform: HP Time-Shared BASIC

Genre: Space combat simulation

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Business

Gotcha

Gotcha

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Lunar Lander

Lunar Lander

Platform: DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based

Genre: Retro/Simulation

history

Who was the US President on January 03, 1973?

On January 03, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 1973?

On January 03, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 03, 1973?

On January 03, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 3rd?

January 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian state media) and the syrian observatory for human rights claim that 11 civilians were killed in an aerial attack by the u.s.-led coalition.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in gamboru (nigeria), killing 11 people.
  • 2017 - Ford announced that it had cancelled plans to build mexico's $1.6 billion plant. this decision was long criticised by donald trump. instead, ford will invest $700million in flat rock, michigan, which could create 700 jobs through the expansion and investment. (cnn),

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What happened in 1973?

1973 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Egyptian tanks move further into Israel
  • Judy Rankin wins LPGA GNA Golf Classic
  • Raisin opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 847 performances

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What was the calendar for January 1973?

January 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Wednesday January 3, 1973