Thursday April 12, 1973: on this day

April 12, 1973 was the 102nd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 12, 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 April 12, 1973, who was born and died on April 12, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 12, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia by Vicki Lawrence), movies (e.g. Scarecrow, directed by Jerry Schatzberg), TV series (e.g. Cheri) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 12th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 12, 1973?


April 12, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1973 can also be written as 4/12/1973 in the US and as 12/4/1973 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1973 in April 1973 calendar

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April 12, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 1973:

  • Sudan adopts constitution.
  • Swaziland suspends constitution.
  • France recognizes north vietnam.
  • The labour party wins control of the greater london council.

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April 12, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 12, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 12th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 12, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1973 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:45 pm and setting at 03:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 18, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Apr 17, 1973.

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Who was born on April 12, 1973?


Famous people born on April 12, 1973:

  • Christina Moore
    Christina Moore

    Tv actress.

  • Rula Jebreal

    Palestinian journalist and author who has covered a wide range of political and social issues.

  • Christian Panucci

    Christian panucci is a retired italian footballer who is mostly known for his successful career as a defender, playing for clubs like ac...

  • Lionel Roux

    French tennis player and pro since 1991.

  • Claudia Jordan

    Claudia jordan is a model known for her appearances on reality tv shows such as the real housewives of atlanta and the celebrity apprentice.

  • Joël Lautier

    Joël lautier is a french chess grandmaster known for his achievements in the world of chess.

  • Quinn Norton

    Journalist known for her work in technology and internet culture.

  • Ryan Kisor

    American composer and trumpet player.

  • Antonio Osuna

    Mexican-american baseball player.

  • J. Scott Campbell

    American author and illustrator.

  • J Campbell

    American illustrator and author.

  • Pamela Polk in Berlin

    Wisconsin, usa; miss wisconsin-america (1996).

  • Claudia Jordan Miss Rhode Island-USA (1997

    Top 10).

  • Jennifer Esposito

    Actress.

  • Antonio Osuna in Sinaloa

    Mtxico; pitcher, los angeles dodgers.

  • Quadre Lollis
  • Niclas Hävelid
  • Mark Brooks

Whose famous birthday is on April 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 12th:

  • Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan

    Saoirse ronan is an irish actress known for her roles in films such as atonement, lady bird, and little women.

  • Ilana Glazer
    Ilana Glazer

    Ilana Glazer is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer, best known for co-creating and starring in the Comedy Central series...

  • Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill

    Ed o'neill is an american actor best known for his roles as al bundy in the sitcom married.

  • Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty

    American actress, who started showbiz at the age of 12 on "little house on the prairie" (1982-1983).

  • Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock

    American composer and musician.

  • Claire Danes
    Claire Danes

    Claire danes is a tv actress known for her roles in the tv series homeland and my so-called life.

  • Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison

    Jennifer morrison is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker

    Brooklyn decker is an american actress and model known for her appearances in movies such as 'just go with it' and 'battleship'.

  • David Cassidy
    David Cassidy

    American actor and singer.

  • Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Jean-Pierre Marielle

    French actor who appeared in over 100 films.

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April 12, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years and 15 days old,

or 612 months and 15 days old,

or 2663 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18643 days old,

if you were born on April 12, 1973.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1973?

There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 12, 1973.

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April 12, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 1973:

  • Arthur Freed

    American songwriter and producer (b. 1894).

  • Boris Andreevič Sacharov
  • Alphonse Lacroix
  • Henry Darger

What famous deaths happened on April 12th?

Famous deaths on April 12th:

  • Josephine Baker
    Josephine Baker

    Ernest hemingway described her as the most beautiful woman he ever saw, or will ever see, as an american-french singer and entertainer.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Marilyn Chambers
    Marilyn Chambers

    American porno actress.

  • Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy

    American actor and comedian (b. 1959).

  • Anne Jackson
    Anne Jackson

    Pennsylvania, united states -- actress.

  • Ruth Taylor
    Ruth Taylor

    Actress (gentlemen prefer blondes), is killed at 76.

  • Sydney Lassick
    Sydney Lassick

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Sugar Ray Robinson

    Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson was a five-time world champion and had a professional record...

  • Joe Louis

    Heavyweight boxing champion known as the 'Brown Bomber.

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April 12, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 12, 1973:

  • Yuri's Night, an international celebration of the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin; in Russia (and formerly in USSR), the Cosmonautics Day.
  • The Roman holiday of Cerealia begins.

Observances on April 12, 1973:

  • International Day of Human Space Flight

Saints celebrated on April 12, 1973:

  • Saint Julius I
  • Saint Zeno of Verona
  • Saint Erkembode
  • Saint Damian
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April 12, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 12, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 9th and April 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1973 was The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia by Vicki Lawrence, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

April 12, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
  2. - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
  3. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
  4. - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
  5. - Sing

April 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 1973 was Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

April 12, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
  2. - Get Down
  3. - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
  4. - I'm A Clown / Some Kind Of Summer
  5. - Tweedle Dee

April 12, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 1973 was Masterpiece by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

April 12, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Masterpiece
  2. - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
  3. - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
  4. - Call Me (Come Back Home)
  5. - Oh La De Da

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April 12, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 12, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Scarecrow

Scarecrow

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg

Starring: Gene Hackman, Al Pacino, Dorothy Tristan, Ann Wedgeworth

Country: United States of America

Soylent Green

Soylent Green

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors

Country: United States of America

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

Paper Moon

Paper Moon

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman

Country: United States of America

Scarecrow

Scarecrow

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg

Starring: Gene Hackman, Al Pacino, Dorothy Tristan, Ann Wedgeworth

Country: United States of America

April 12, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 12, 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:

Cheri

Cheri

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Release year: 1973

Lawinenpatrouille

Lawinenpatrouille

Release year: 1973

The Bobby Darin Show

The Bobby Darin Show

Release year: 1973

Starring: Bobby Darin, Richard Bakalyan, Roger Carroll, Geoff Edwards

Country: United States of America

April 12, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 12, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

By:

Entertainment was once a world that didn't sleep. Models, magazine editors, and pop stars all visited "vitamin doctors", to get shots that would enable them to stay awake all night, then work the next day in offices with Calderesque mobiles …

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

By:

America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off

The Sunlight Dialogues by John Gardner

The Sunlight Dialogues

By:

John Gardner's expansive portrait of the clash of philosophical perspectives in 1960s America. It centers on the appearance of a mysterious stranger, in a small Upstate New York.

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.

The Persian Boy by Mary Renault

The Persian Boy

By:

"It takes skill and skill to portray, as Miss Renault did, this half-man, part Courtesan who is so deeply enamoured with the warrior,"-The

April 12, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 12, 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 April 12, 1973?

On April 12, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 12, 1973?

On April 12, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 12, 1973?

On April 12, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 12th?

April 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of April. 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 April 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 quetta bombing, 20 people killed and 50 others hurt in suicide bombing attack at quetta market, pakistan.
  • 2018 - Poisoning of sergei skripal and yulia skripal. the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons stated that it agreed with uk authorities regarding their analysis of the toxic chemical that was used against the skripals. the uk identified the substance as a novichok nerve agents, a russian-developed type.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed at inabanga in bohol in the philippines' central visayas after the armed forces and national police clash with abu sayyaf suspects.

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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 April 1973?

April 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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