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Monday April 23, 1973: on this day
April 23, 1973 was the 113th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 23, 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 23, 1973, who was born and died on April 23, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn), movies (e.g. O Lucky Man!, directed by Lindsay Anderson), TV series (e.g. Cheri) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 1973?
- April 23, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 1973?
- April 23, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 23, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 23, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 1973?
What day of the week was April 23, 1973?
April 23, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 113th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 23, 1973 can also be written as 4/23/1973 in the US and as 23/4/1973 in UK and Europe.
April 23, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.
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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 23, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 23, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 23, 1973 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:42 pm and setting at 10:03 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 April 23, 1973?
Famous people born on April 23, 1973:
- Cem Yilmaz
Movie actor.
- Clancy Zeigler
Former NFL linebacker who played for the Detroit Lions and St. Louis Rams.
- Patrick Poulin
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Derek Armstrong in Ottawa
Canada; nhl center (new york islanders).
- Patrick Poulin in Vanier
Quebec, canada; nhl left-wing (tampa bay lightning).
- Michele Zeoli
- Hendro Kartiko
- Peter Aluma
- Armando Çungu
- Pablo Rotchen
- Hideyuki Sakai
- John Lutz
- Eduard Daher
- Marcela Pezet
Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:
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Shirley TempleShirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
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John CenaWwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
![Dev Patel]()
Dev PatelDev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Michael Moore]()
Michael MooreMoore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...
![Jaime King]()
Jaime KingAmerican actress and model.
![Taio Cruz]()
Taio CruzTaio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
![Valerie Bertinelli]()
Valerie BertinelliValerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...
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Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![George Lopez]()
George LopezMexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
April 23, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 11 months old,
or 611 months and 27 days old,
or 2660 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18624 days old,
if you were born on April 23, 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 23, 1973?
There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 23, 1973.
April 23, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 23, 1973:
- Otto Eissfeldt German old testament scholar
At 85 years old, the victim dies.
- Erkki Pakkanen
- Allegro Grandi
- Hans Fischerkoesen
What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?
Famous deaths on April 23rd:
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Paulette GoddardPaulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Howard Cosell]()
Howard CosellAmerican sports commentator and broadcaster.
![John Mills]()
John MillsBritish actor, producer, singer, and film star.
![Buster Crabbe]()
Buster CrabbeAmerican swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
![William Hartnell]()
William HartnellLondon, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
![Albert Salmi]()
Albert SalmiActor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
- Gera Bard
Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
- Anahla Shakespeare
Iconic English playwright and poet.
- Shaft Shakespeare
Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.
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April 23, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 23, 1973:
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Observances on April 23, 1973:
- World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
- English Language Day
- Spanish Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 23, 1973:
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
April 23, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 23, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 23rd and April 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1973 was Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 23, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
- War - The Cisco Kid
- Carpenters - Sing
- Vicki Lawrence - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
- The Sweet - Little Willy
April 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 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 23rd and April 29th.
April 23, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Get Down
- The Sweet - Hell Raiser
- Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
- David Cassidy - I'm A Clown / Some Kind Of Summer
April 23, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1973 was Pillow Talk by Sylvia (r&b), according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 23, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 23, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sylvia (r&b) - Pillow Talk
- The Temptations - Masterpiece
- Four Tops - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
- Ohio Players - Funky Worm
- Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
April 23, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 23, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
O Lucky Man!
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Lindsay Anderson
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Ralph Richardson, Rachel Roberts, Arthur Lowe
Wonder Women
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Robert Vincent O'Neill
Starring: Nancy Kwan, Ross Hagen, Maria De Aragon, Roberta Collins
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
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
Scorpio
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Michael Winner
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Paul Scofield, John Colicos
April 23, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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
April 23, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 23, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Joy Of Sex
By: Alex Comfort
The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.
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.
All Creatures Great And Small
By: James Herriot
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.
Harry S. Truman
By: Margaret Truman
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 Best And The Brightest
By: David Halberstam
"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."
April 23, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 23, 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 April 23, 1973?
On April 23, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1973?
On April 23, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 23, 1973?
On April 23, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 23rd?
April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
- 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
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.
