Saturday January 06, 1973: on this day

January 06, 1973 was the 6th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 06, 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 06, 1973, who was born and died on January 06, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 06, 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 6th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 06, 1973?


January 06, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 6th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1973 can also be written as 1/6/1973 in the US and as 6/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

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January 06, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 06, 1973:

  • Schoolhouse rock, premieres on abc-tv with multiplication rock

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January 06, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th 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 06, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 6th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 06, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 06, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 06, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:29 am and setting at 08:01 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 06, 1973?


Famous people born on January 06, 1973:

  • Edoardo Ponti

    Italian notable family, second son of sophia loren's husband carlo ponti.

  • Vasso Karantasiou

    Greek beach volleyball player.

  • Alex Berenson

    Author.

  • Scott Ferguson

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Éric Piolle
  • Costanza Quatriglio
  • Jorge Arreaza
  • Luke Vibert
  • Jacqui Cooper
  • Luigi Pomata

Whose famous birthday is on January 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 6th:

  • Kate McKinnon
    Kate McKinnon

    Kate mckinnon is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her impressions of famous personalities.

  • Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson

    Rowan Atkinson is a British actor, comedian, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in the sitcoms 'Mr.

  • Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus

    American actor and model, known for his roles in the walking dead's series daryl dixon and murphy macmanus' 1999 film the boondock saints...

  • Adriano Celentano
    Adriano Celentano

    Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and director.

  • Olga Georges-Picot
    Olga Georges-Picot

    French family noted, the daughter of a chinese ambassador.

  • Jérémie Renier
    Jérémie Renier

    Belgian actor.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Danny Pintauro
    Danny Pintauro

    American actor seen playing young jonathan in the tv sitcom, "who's the boss?".

  • Mickey Hargitay
    Mickey Hargitay

    American physical culturist mr.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    Deerfield, michigan -- comedian (show).

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January 06, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 20 days old,

or 2676 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18738 days old,

if you were born on January 06, 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 06, 1973?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 06, 1973.

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January 06, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 06, 1973:

  • Ermelinda Rigon
  • Enrico Garbosi

What famous deaths happened on January 6th?

Famous deaths on January 6th:

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Silvana Pampanini
    Silvana Pampanini

    Italian film actress from the 1950s.

  • Om Puri
    Om Puri

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in films.

  • Pat Harrington
    Pat Harrington

    Jr.

  • Loui Braille

    Inventor of the Braille system, a widely used method of reading and writing for the visually impaired.

  • Genecis Mendel

    Considered the father of genetics, he discovered the basic principles of heredity through his experiments with pea plants.

  • Cicilia Mandela

    South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.

  • Ron Asheton

    Ron Asheton was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Stooges.

  • Messiyah Mendel

    Known for his work in genetics and the study of pea plants.

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January 06, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 06, 1973:

  • Epiphany (National Holiday) in Italy
  • Christianity (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Epiphany of the Lord (a.k.a. "Twelfth Day of Christmas" and Three Kings Day in some areas).
  • In the Irish Calendar- Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and/or Twelfth Day.
  • Twelfth Night, or The Lord of Misrule
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the ceremonial birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Ancient Latvia - Zvaigznes Diena observed
  • Armenian Christmas (except in the Holy Land where it's on January 18th - old calendar)
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January 06, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 06, 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 06, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 06, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 06, 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 06, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 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 06, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 06, 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 06, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 06, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 06, 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 06, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 06, 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 06, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 06, 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 06, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 06, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

Breakfast of Champions

By:

Breakfast of Champions is Kurt Vonnegut’s most beloved character, Kilgore Trout. He discovers to his horror that a Midwest car dealer has taken his fiction as fact in Breakfast of Champions.

Harry S. Truman by Margaret Truman

Harry S. Truman

By:

This is the definitive biography about one of the most influential political figures of the 20th Century. Margaret Truman offers rare insight and understanding of her father's life, and Margaret Truman is unsurpassed in this regard.

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon by Victoria Holt

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon

By:

Victoria Holt's novels of romantic suspense have been captivating millions of readers for generations. One of her most memorable novels is On the Night of The Seventh Moon.

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

By:

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 06, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 06, 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 06, 1973?

On January 06, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 06, 1973?

On January 06, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 06, 1973?

On January 06, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 6th?

January 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 moscow-constantinople schism: the chancellor of the ukrainian orthodox church (moscow patriarchate) describes the granting of autocephaly on january 5 to the orthodox church of ukraine as "a secular event."
  • 2018 - Casamance conflict, 13 people are killed by gunmen near ziguinchor (senegal).
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria's civil war: russia begins withdrawal of its forces from syria. russia's aircraft carrier battle group was the first to depart. the united nations declares that the ceasefire is holding "largely".

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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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