Monday February 12, 1973: on this day

February 12, 1973 was the 43rd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 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 February 12, 1973, who was born and died on February 12, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 12, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crocodile Rock by Elton John), movies (e.g. Turkish Delight, directed by Paul Verhoeven), TV series (e.g. Lawinenpatrouille) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 12, 1973?


February 12, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1973 can also be written as 2/12/1973 in the US and as 12/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

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February 12, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 12, 1973:

  • Ohio becomes the first us state to post distances on signs in system international (metric) units.
  • First us pows in north vietnam released; 116 of 456 flown to philippines.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 12, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 12:14 pm and setting at 04:01 am.

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

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Who was born on February 12, 1973?


Famous people born on February 12, 1973:

  • Tara Strong
    Tara Strong

    Canadian voice actress and singer.

  • Wellington Webb

    Former NBA player who excelled in the sport.

  • Gianni Romme

    Dutch speed skater.

  • Brendon Mark Cameron in Pirongia

    New zealand; 4km pursuit bicycle (olympics 1996).

  • Shunza
  • Dragan Tadić
  • Radka Bobková
  • Marques Batista de Abreu
  • Víctor Montero

Whose famous birthday is on February 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 12th:

  • Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin

    He is an american actor, well-known family member, and the dark and handsome child of jane agee and actor james brolin.

  • Christina Ricci
    Christina Ricci

    American actress who made her film debut with "mermaids" in 1990.

  • Lorne Greene
    Lorne Greene

    Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor known for his role as Ben Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Darren Aronofsky
    Darren Aronofsky

    American screenwriter, director and producer of film.

  • Mike Posner
    Mike Posner

    Mike posner is a pop singer known for his hit songs 'cooler than me' and 'i took a pill in ibiza'.

  • Jesse Spencer
    Jesse Spencer

    Australian singer, actor and pin-up boy.

  • Arsenio Hall
    Arsenio Hall

    American comedian, hip black comedian with a stylish outfit.

  • Chynna Phillips
    Chynna Phillips

    American singer and well-known family.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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


You are 51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 7 days old,

or 2670 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18694 days old,

if you were born on February 12, 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 February 12, 1973?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 12th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 12, 1973:

  • Benjamin Frankel

    Composer dies at 67.

  • Umberto Zanolini

What famous deaths happened on February 12th?

Famous deaths on February 12th:

  • Robert Wagner
    Robert Wagner

    American actor best known for his role as jonathan hart on the 1979 tv series hart to hart.

  • Sal Mineo
    Sal Mineo

    American actor.

  • Screamin' Jay Hawkins
    Screamin' Jay Hawkins

    American musician (born 1929).

  • Sid Caesar
    Sid Caesar

    American comedian actor and writer.

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars

    American actor and comedian (b. 1935).

  • Zina Bethune
    Zina Bethune

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (b. 1945).

  • Gary Owens
    Gary Owens

    American radio host and voice actor (b. 1934).

  • Jean Renoir
    Jean Renoir

    Pierre auguste renoir, a french filmmaker and the son of the artist pierre auguste renoir.

  • Victor Jory
    Victor Jory

    Dawson city, canada -- actor (kings row, manhunt).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 12th

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


Holidays on February 12, 1973:

  • United States - Lincoln's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Red Hand Day
  • Darwin Day.
  • National Freedom to Marry Day (unofficial).
  • Georgia Day in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Observances on February 12, 1973:

  • International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

Saints celebrated on February 12, 1973:

  • Saint Alexis of Moscow
  • Saint Benedict of Aniane
  • Saint Damian of Alexandria
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February 12, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 12, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 12th and February 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1973 was Crocodile Rock by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crocodile Rock
  2. - You're So Vain
  3. - Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?
  4. - Dueling Banjos
  5. - Killing Me Softly With His Song

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blockbuster
  2. - Part Of The Union
  3. - Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)
  4. - Daniel
  5. - Sylvia

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 1973 was Love Train by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Train
  2. - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
  3. - Love Jones
  4. - Daddy's Home
  5. - Superstition

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

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

Turkish Delight

Turkish Delight

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Paul Verhoeven

Starring: Monique van de Ven, Rutger Hauer, Tonny Huurdeman, Wim van den Brink

Country: United States of America

Walking Tall

Walking Tall

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Leif Garrett, Dawn Lyn

Country: United States of America

Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Charles A. Nichols, Iwao Takamoto

Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Henry Gibson, Paul Lynde, Rex Allen

Country: United States of America

Don Juan (Or If Don Juan Were a Woman)

Don Juan (Or If Don Juan Were a Woman)

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Brigitte Bardot, Robert Hossein, Mathieu Carrière, Michèle Sand

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

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

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

Double Identity

Double Identity

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dennis Dimster

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Nacht der Prominenten

Nacht der Prominenten

Release year: 1972

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

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

Fire In The Lake by Frances Fitzgerald

Fire In The Lake

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Frances FitzGerald's research and travels led to this landmark book. It takes us into Vietnam, through the traditional, anti-Communist villages and corrupted cities.

All Creatures Great And Small by James Herriot

All Creatures Great And Small

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This classic bestseller is multimillion-copy. Enter the magical world of James Herriot, the beloved veterinarian and his gang of funny, heartwarming, and tragic animal patients.

The Best And The Brightest by David Halberstam

The Best And The Brightest

By:

"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."

The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth

The Odessa File

By:

A suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes in revelation after revelation. Of a Mafia-like organisation called Odessa...of a real-life fugitive known by the "Butcher of Riga"..of young German journalist, tumed obsessed assassin and.

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

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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

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

The most popular videogames on February 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 February 12, 1973?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 12, 1973?

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

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What is special about February 12th?

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

  • 2019 - A jamaat-ul-ahrar faction shoots four police officers from pakistan. three more officers are also injured.
  • 2018 - Drone strikes in pakistan: tehrik-i-taliban pakistan confirms that its deputy leader khalid mehsud was killed in a u.s.-led drone strike in north waziristan. it is located near the border to afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present, saudi arabian-led intervention in yemen: a helicopter of the saudi-led coalition bombs an aircraft outside aden international airport. at least three yemeni soldiers were injured.

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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 February 1973?

February 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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