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May 12, 1973 was the 132nd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 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 May 12, 1973, who was born and died on May 12, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn), movies (e.g. Day for Night, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Cheri) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 12, 1973?
- May 12, 1973: What happened on that day?
- May 12, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 12, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 12, 1973?
- May 12, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 12, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- May 12, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 12, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- May 12, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 12, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 12, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 12, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 12, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on May 12, 1973?
What day of the week was May 12, 1973?
May 12, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 12, 1973 can also be written as 5/12/1973 in the US and as 12/5/1973 in UK and Europe.
May 12, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 12, 1973:
- Dueling tubas by martin mull hits #92
- 6th aba championship: indiana pacers beat kentucky colonels, 4 games to 3.
May 12, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 12, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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May 12, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 12, 1973 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 03:54 pm and setting at 03:26 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 17, 1973 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1973.
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Who was born on May 12, 1973?
Famous people born on May 12, 1973:
![Mackenzie Astin]()
Mackenzie AstinAmerican actor john astin and actress patty duke's son.
- Altan Öymen
Renowned Turkish soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.
- Nuno Valério
Renowned biologist known for his research on marine ecosystems.
- Daouda Jabi
Professional boxer known for his powerful punches.
- Ulys Rapin
French politician known for his work in environmental policy.
- Havard Steinshamn
Notable researcher in the field of computer science.
- Cedrik Pioline
Cedrik Pioline is a former French professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of World No.
- Poppi Talvik
Estonian politician known for advocating for social issues.
- Mathea Szegezdi
Mathematician specializing in number theory and algebraic geometry.
- Fortunato Azzopardi
Fortunato Azzopardi was a talented boxer known for his speed and agility in the ring.
- Chanoch Suechting
Chanoch Suechting is a German politician known for his work in environmental policy.
- Jana Čechlovská
Czech author known for her contemporary fiction works.
- Peregrine Heathcote
Contemporary British painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Abbi Al-Hassan
Abbi Al-Hassan is a prominent politician known for her advocacy for human rights and social justice.
- Alon Bar
Israeli politician known for his work in the Knesset.
- Sander Mijnssen
Dutch politician known for his work in environmental policy.
- Gideon Adu-Poku
Gideon Adu-Poku was a talented soccer player known for his skills on the field.
- Kieron Dywer
Former Member of Parliament known for his advocacy on environmental issues.
- Cara Cunard
Cara Cunard is a respected politician known for her advocacy for education reform.
- Annalisa Marzano
Italian author known for her contemporary fiction novels.
Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:
![Emilio Estevez]()
Emilio EstevezEmilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.
![Rami Malek]()
Rami MalekRami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.
![Ving Rhames]()
Ving RhamesVing rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.
![Katharine Hepburn]()
Katharine HepburnAmerican actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.
![George Carlin]()
George CarlinAmerican comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
![Gabriel Byrne]()
Gabriel ByrneIrish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.
![Burt Bacharach]()
Burt BacharachAmerican composer and pianist of popular music.
![Jason Biggs]()
Jason BiggsHe was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...
![Malin Akerman]()
Malin AkermanSwedish-canadian model and actress.
![Catherine Tate]()
Catherine TateEnglish actor, comedian, and writer.
May 12, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 11 months old,
or 611 months and 14 days old,
or 2658 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18612 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 12, 1973?
There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 12, 1973.
May 12, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 12, 1973:
- Art Pollard
American racecar driver (born 1927).
- Frances Marion
American screenwriter, novelist and journalist (b. 1888).
- George Ashmore
- Monika Ertl
What famous deaths happened on May 12th?
Famous deaths on May 12th:
![Robert Reed]()
Robert ReedAmerican actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...
![Monica Zetterlund]()
Monica ZetterlundSwedish singer and actress (born 1937).
![Louis Calhern]()
Louis CalhernAmerican actor and singer (d. 1956).
![Cornell Borchers]()
Cornell BorchersGermany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).
![Lillian Roth]()
Lillian RothActress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).
![Elisabeth Bergner]()
Elisabeth BergnerGerman actress (b. 1897).
- Johnye Russell
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Jozeph Pilsudski
Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.
- Nillie Sachs
German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Solita Solano
Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.
May 12, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 12, 1973:
- Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
- International Nurses Day
- Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Blessed Imelda
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus
Observances on May 12, 1973:
- International Day of Plant Health [FAO]
Saints celebrated on May 12, 1973:
- Saint Epiphanius
- Saint Domitilla
- Saint Modoald
- Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
- Saint Joan of Portugal
May 12, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 12, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1973 was Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
May 12, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
- Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
- The Sweet - Little Willy
- War - The Cisco Kid
- Dobie Gray - Drift Away
May 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
May 12, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wizzard - See My Baby Jive
- Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
- The Sweet - Hell Raiser
- Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
- Perry Como - And I Love You So
May 12, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1973 was Funky Worm by Ohio Players, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
May 12, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 12, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ohio Players - Funky Worm
- Sylvia (r&b) - Pillow Talk
- Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
- The Independents - Leaving Me
- War - Cisco Kid
May 12, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 12, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Day for Night
Release year: 1973
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Pierre Léaud, François Truffaut, Valentina Cortese
Country: United States of America
The Day of the Jackal
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Fred Zinnemann
Starring: Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair, Alan Badel
Country: United States of America
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
Fantastic Planet
Release year: 1973
Directed by: René Laloux
Starring: Barry Bostwick, Jennifer Drake, Eric Baugin, Jean Topart
Country: United States of America
O Lucky Man!
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Lindsay Anderson
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Ralph Richardson, Rachel Roberts, Arthur Lowe
May 12, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!
Release year: 1973
May 12, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 12, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Breakfast of Champions
By: Kurt Vonnegut
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.
Once Is Not Enough
By: Jacqueline Susann
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 …
The Matlock Paper
By: Robert Ludlum
James Barbour Matlock is a college professor and Vietnam veteran. Washington chooses him to stop a wide-reaching conspiracy in an assignment that is undercover and destined to put his life at risk.
Laughing All The Way
By: Barbara Howar
Barbara Howar served as temporary head of Washington D.C. socialites from the 1960s to the time President Johnson warned him to calm down the parties.
The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three
By: John Godey
1973 novel about the NYC subway hijacking. 1974 Dell paperback edition.
May 12, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 12, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
TREK73
Lemonade Stand
Gotcha
Lunar Lander
Who was the US President on May 12, 1973?
On May 12, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1973?
On May 12, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 12, 1973?
On May 12, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 12th?
May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of May. 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 May 12th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
- 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
- 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.
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 May 1973?
May 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
