Friday January 12, 1973: on this day

January 12, 1973 was the 12th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 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 January 12, 1973, who was born and died on January 12, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 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. The Bobby Darin Show) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 12, 1973?


January 12, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 12th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1973 can also be written as 1/12/1973 in the US and as 12/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th 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 12, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 11:09 am and setting at 01:41 am.

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 12, 1973?


Famous people born on January 12, 1973:

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • Amr Waked

    Amr Waked is an Egyptian actor known for his roles in films such as 'Syriana' and 'Lucy'.

  • Olivier Peslier

    French jockey.

  • Bryant Reeves

    Former NBA player who spent his entire 6-year career with the Vancouver Grizzlies.

  • Brian Culbertson

    American producer and pianist.

  • Hande Yener

    Producer and actress of turkish singer-songwriters.

  • Matthew Wong

    American musician (reel big fish).

  • Greg Morton in Milwaukee

    Wisconsin, usa; actor ("scarecrow" and "mr king).

  • Dan Haseltine

    American singer-songwriter ("jars of clay").

  • Zachary Crist
  • Gurbangeldi Durdyýew
  • Emanuela Garuccio
  • Giuseppe Giunta
  • Leonardo Marras
  • Michele Bertinelli
  • Armando Chelodi

Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

  • Rush Limbaugh
    Rush Limbaugh

    American author and talk-show host.

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


You are 51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 7 days old,

or 2675 weeks

or 18725 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 12, 1973?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 12, 1973:

  • Roy Franklin Nichols

    American historian and academic (b. 1896).

  • Turk Edwards
  • Francesco Brach Papa

What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Agatha Tennis

    Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

  • Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

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


Holidays on January 12, 1973:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
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January 12, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 8th and January 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
  2. - Blockbuster
  3. - The Jean Genie
  4. - Solid Gold Easy Action

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Superstition
  2. - Why Can't We Live Together
  3. - I Got A Bag Of My Own
  4. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  5. - Superfly

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

The most popular movies on January 12, 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

Manson

Manson

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jim Van Bebber

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

Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Marco Bellocchio

Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò, Jacques Herlin

Country: Italy

Wedding in White

Wedding in White

Release year: 1972

Directed by: William Fruet

Starring: Donald Pleasence, Carol Kane, Doris Petrie, Leo Phillips

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

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

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

The bestselling books on January 12, 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 Persian Boy by Mary Renault

The Persian Boy

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"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

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 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.

All Creatures Great And Small by James Herriot

All Creatures Great And Small

By:

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.

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

The most popular videogames on January 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 January 12, 1973?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 12, 1973?

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

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What is special about January 12th?

January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

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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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