Sunday April 15, 1973: on this day

April 15, 1973 was the 105th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 15, 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 15, 1973, who was born and died on April 15, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 15, 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 15th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 15, 1973?


April 15, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 105th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1973 can also be written as 4/15/1973 in the US and as 15/4/1973 in UK and Europe.

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April 15, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 15, 1973:

  • Walt disney story opens
  • Naim talu, a former civil servant forms the new government of turkey (36th government)
  • The german counter-terrorist force gsg 9amp!-- confirmed here --amp is officially formed.
  • Federal express officially begins operations, with the launch of 14 small aircraft from memphis international airport. on that night, federal express delivers 186 packages to 25 u.s. cities from rochester, new york, to miami, florida.
  • The morganza spillway on the mississippi river is opened for the first time to prevent catastrophic flooding of new orleans.

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April 15, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th 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 15, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 15th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 15, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 15, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 15, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:01 pm and setting at 04:22 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 15, 1973?


Famous people born on April 15, 1973:

  • Milderd Smith

    CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Legrande Hammond

    Renowned war correspondent who reported from conflict zones around the world.

  • Rexanna Webb

    Renowned war correspondent who covered conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.

  • Zanaria Fernandez

    Zanaria Fernandez is a prominent politician known for her work in promoting education and healthcare reforms.

  • Evangeline Gomez

    Evangeline Gomez is a respected investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting.

  • Kingsleigh Wong

    Known for advocating for human rights and social justice.

  • Yolandra Garcia

    Advocated for human rights and social justice.

  • Jinelle Abrams

    Jinelle Abrams is an American novelist known for her contemporary fiction exploring themes of identity, relationships, and social issues.

  • Barkon Makinde

    Senator advocating for healthcare reform.

  • Rhanda Kadyshev

    Senator advocating for healthcare reform.

  • Olivier Nakache

    French director of film, best known for his 2011 film "the untouchables", which he co-created with eric toledano.

  • Tracie McMillan

    Known for her innovative approach to marketing.

  • Adrien Brody

    Actor.

  • Jeremy Burkett

    Nfl / wlaf close end (new york giants and barcelona dragons).

  • Jeroen Dubbeldam
  • Magnus Haglund
  • Pedro Luis Lazo
  • Teddy Lučić
  • Lorenzo Mieli
  • Emanuel Rego

Whose famous birthday is on April 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 15th:

  • Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen

    Seth rogen is a canadian actor and writer known for his roles in comedy films such as 'superbad' and 'knocked up'.

  • Emma Watson
    Emma Watson

    British actress.

  • Maisie Williams
    Maisie Williams

    Maisie williams is a british tv actress best known for her role as arya stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Anita Hassanandani Reddy
    Anita Hassanandani Reddy

    Anita hassanandani reddy is an indian actress known for her work in hindi, telugu, and tamil films and television shows.

  • Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Samantha Fox
    Samantha Fox

    British singer, pin-up girl and star, who was ranked no.

  • Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson

    British actress.

  • Cody Christian
    Cody Christian

    Cody christian is a tv actor known for his roles in teen wolf and pretty little liars.

  • Linda Perry
    Linda Perry

    American singer-songwriter and record producer.

  • Jeffrey Archer
    Jeffrey Archer

    British politician and tycoon.

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April 15, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years and 9 days old,

or 612 months and 9 days old,

or 2662 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18637 days old,

if you were born on April 15, 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 April 15, 1973?

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 15th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 15, 1973.

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April 15, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 15, 1973:

  • Ernst Klodwig

What famous deaths happened on April 15th?

Famous deaths on April 15th:

  • Greta Garbo
    Greta Garbo

    Swedish-american actress, one the most famous and magical stars of the silverscreen.

  • Ranjit Chowdhry
    Ranjit Chowdhry

    Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood and Hollywood films.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Clifton James
    Clifton James

    Spokane, washington -- actor.

  • Pedro Infante
    Pedro Infante

    Mexican singer and actor.

  • Jonathan Crombie
    Jonathan Crombie

    Canadian-american screenwriter and actor (d. 2015).

  • Richard Conte
    Richard Conte

    Actor (four just men jean arthur show), died at 65.

  • Esther Minciotti
    Esther Minciotti

    Dies at 74.

  • Wallace Beery
    Wallace Beery

    American film actor.

  • Abrham Lincoln

    16th President of the United States who led the country during the American Civil War.

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April 15, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 15, 1973:

  • Major League Baseball celebrates "Jackie Robinson Day" each April 15 in all MLB ballparks.
  • In the United States, April 15 is the official deadline for filing tax returns: all forms mailed to the IRS must be postmarked no later than this day, so many post offices across the country stay open until midnight to accommodate procrastinators (or those who owe tax and want to wait as late as possible to pay). (If this day falls on the weekend, as in 2006, the following Monday becomes the deadline. Additionally in 2006, Patriot's Day moved the tax deadline to Tuesday, April 18, for those in
  • Father Damien Day ? celebrated annually in Hawai'i.
  • Arirang Festival is held in North Korea to commemorate Kim Il-sung's birth.
  • Blessed Waltman of Antwerp
  • Ancient Latvia ? Tipsa Diena was observed.
  • Roman Empire ? the Fordicia was celebrated in honor of Terra.

Saints celebrated on April 15, 1973:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Petrus Gonzalez
  • Saint Hunna.
  • Saint Basilissa
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April 15, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 15, 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 15, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 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 15, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 15, 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 15, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 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 15, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 15, 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 15, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

April 15, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 15, 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 15, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 15, 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 15, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 15, 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

April 15, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 15, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Implosion Conspiracy by Louis Nizer

The Implosion Conspiracy

By:

Collectible Hardcover Fiction Out of Print

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 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.

The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three by John Godey

The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three

By:

1973 novel about the NYC subway hijacking. 1974 Dell paperback edition.

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.

April 15, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 15, 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 15, 1973?

On April 15, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 15, 1973?

On April 15, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 15, 1973?

On April 15, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 15th?

April 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 pulitzer prize: annapolis daily newspaper the capital was awarded a pulitzer prize in recognition of its coverage of the mass shooting at its offices on june 28, 2018. five of its employees were killed.
  • 2018 - Poisoning yulia and sergei skripal: the uk leader of opposition jeremy corbyn asks for "incontrovertible evidence" to prove russia's guilt. boris johnson, foreign secretary, responds that it is "quite exceptional" to question russian involvement.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, 2017 aleppo suicide car bombing: a bomb explodes on a bus carrying refugees from pro-government villages al-fu'ah (and kafriya) near aleppo. more than 100 people are injured. (bbc),

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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.

Discover how April 1973 calendar looked like.

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