Thursday February 22, 1973: on this day

February 22, 1973 was the 53rd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 22, 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 22, 1973, who was born and died on February 22, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 22, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. Themroc, directed by Claude Faraldo), TV series (e.g. Lawinenpatrouille) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 22nd, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 22, 1973?


February 22, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1973 can also be written as 2/22/1973 in the US and as 22/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

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February 22, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 22, 1973:

  • Us and china agree to establish liaison offices in beijing and washington dc.

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February 22, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 22, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on February 22nd, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 22, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 22, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 22, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 10:33 pm and setting at 09:20 am.

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

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Who was born on February 22, 1973?


Famous people born on February 22, 1973:

  • Olivier Girault

    He is the current coach of the paris handball team.

  • Philippe Gaumont

    He was a french track and road racing legend.

  • Juninho Paulista

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Scott Phillips

    American drummer creed.

  • Claus Lundekvam

    Norwegian footballer.

  • Einar Kristian Tveita

    Norwegian athlete.

  • Kate Sage

    Australian field hockey forward (1996 olympics).

  • Kimberly Davies

    Melbourne, victoria -- actress.

  • James Christensen

    Nfl guard (atlanta falcons).

  • Ntala Skinner in Sun Valley

    Idaho, usa; biathlete (olympics-1994).

  • Christophe Oriol
  • Daniel Loeble
  • Alex Metzger
  • Édouard Ngirente
  • Fabrizio Paterlini
  • Gianfranco Rufa
  • Archil Arveladze

Whose famous birthday is on February 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 22nd:

  • Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore

    American actress, noted family.

  • Steve Irwin
    Steve Irwin

    He is an australian environmentalist and television personality.

  • Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan

    American actor best known for his portrayal of a small-town innocent in 1986's "blue velvet.

  • Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Giulietta Masina
    Giulietta Masina

    Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.

  • Julie Walters
    Julie Walters

    British actress who received critical acclaim for her performance as "educating rita", winning a tony award for stage performance.

  • Bruce Forsyth
    Bruce Forsyth

    London, england -- comedian/tv host (generation game).

  • Jonathan Demme
    Jonathan Demme

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Sheila Hancock
    Sheila Hancock

    English actress and author.

  • Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene

    American actress and singer.

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February 22, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 1 month old,

or 613 months and 6 days old,

or 2666 weeks

or 18662 days old,

if you were born on February 22, 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 22, 1973?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 22, 1973.

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February 22, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 22, 1973:

  • Katina Paxinou

    Greek actress known for her role in the film 'For Whom the Bell Tolls.

  • Winthrop Rockefeller

    American businessman known for his philanthropy and political activism.

  • Elizabeth Bowen

    Irish novelist and short story writer known for her works exploring the complexities of human relationships.

  • Jean-Jacques Bertrand

    Canadian lawyer and politician, 21st premier of quebec (b. 1916).

What famous deaths happened on February 22nd?

Famous deaths on February 22nd:

  • Simone Simon
    Simone Simon

    Famed french actress, best known for marc allegret’s "lac aux dames.

  • Ed Flanders
    Ed Flanders

    Actor (dr westphall st elsewhere), commits suicide when he is 60.

  • Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward

    American actor (b. 1925).

  • Edith Barrett
    Edith Barrett

    Actress (molly & me ghost ship), dies aged 64.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Russian-american violinist composer, conductor.

  • Joan Woodbury
    Joan Woodbury

    Actress (super sleuth, northwest trail).

  • Andy Warhol

    A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic silkscreen paintings of celebrities and consumer products.

  • Majour Warhol

    An American artist, Warhol was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic paintings of celebrities and consumer...

  • Javel Warhol

    American artist and a leading figure in the Pop Art movement.

  • Charles Lyell

    Known as the father of modern geology, he popularized the concept of uniformitarianism.

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February 22, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 22, 1973:

  • Blessed Saint Isabel of France (+1270)
  • United States - Washington's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Ash Wednesday in 2023.
  • The Scouting movement celebrates this day as "B.-P. day" or "Founder's Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrates this day as "Thinking Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Saints celebrated on February 22, 1973:

  • Saint Lucia - independence (1979).
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February 22, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 22, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 19th and February 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 22, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1973 was Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 22, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 22, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Killing Me Softly With His Song
  2. - Dueling Banjos
  3. - Crocodile Rock
  4. - You're So Vain
  5. - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

February 22, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 22, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 22, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. 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 22, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1973 was Love Train by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 22, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 22, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Train
  2. - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
  3. - Daddy's Home
  4. - Killing Me Softly With His Song
  5. - Love Jones

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February 22, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 22, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Themroc

Themroc

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Claude Faraldo

Starring: Michel Piccoli, Béatrice Romand, Marilù Tolo, Francesca Romana Coluzzi

Those Dirty Dogs

Those Dirty Dogs

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Giuseppe Rosati

Starring: Gianni Garko, Stephen Boyd, Howard Ross, Simón Andreu

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

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

February 22, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 22, 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

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Nacht der Prominenten

Nacht der Prominenten

Release year: 1972

February 22, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 22, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth

The Odessa File

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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.

Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie

Elephants Can Remember

By:

Harper Collins is now the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress suspense--creator and indomitable sleuth Miss Marple as well as meticulous Belgian detective Hercule poirot and many other memorable characters

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

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 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.

February 22, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 22, 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 22, 1973?

On February 22, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 22, 1973?

On February 22, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 22, 1973?

On February 22, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 22nd?

February 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 venezuelan presidential crisis: venezuelan national guard troops open fire on indigenous pemon protestors who tried to block a military convoy headed to brazil-venezuela border. at least two people were killed and 14 more were injured.
  • 2018 - Police in montenegro have identified the attacker of a grenade attack against the u.s. embassy in podgorica yesterday. he was an ex-military veteran of the armed forces of yugoslavia, according to authorities.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, raqqa offensive: u.s.-backed sdf troops on two fronts meet northeast of raqqa to encircle a small group of villages held by isis.

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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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