Tuesday January 23, 1973: on this day

January 23, 1973 was the 23rd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 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 January 23, 1973, who was born and died on January 23, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Superstition by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. The Boss, directed by Fernando Di Leo), TV series (e.g. Lawinenpatrouille) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 23rd, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1973?


January 23, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1973 can also be written as 1/23/1973 in the US and as 23/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

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January 23, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 1973:

  • Jordan air crash at kano, nigeria kills 176 muslim pilgrims.
  • Helgafell, island of heimaey iceland erupts for first time in 7,000 years.
  • 23rd nba all-star game: east beats west 104-84 at chicago, illinois.
  • Us president richard nixon announces an accord has been reach to end the vietnam war.
  • A volcanic eruption devastates heimaey in the vestmannaeyjar chain of islands off the south coast of iceland.

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January 23, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 23, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 23rd, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 23, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 23, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 09:52 am.

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

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Who was born on January 23, 1973?


Famous people born on January 23, 1973:

  • Patricio Sturlese

    Argentinian writer known for his historical fiction novels.

  • Tomas Holmström

    Swedish ice hockey player.

  • Mark Kolesar

    Minnedosa (manitoba) -- nhl right-wing (toronto maple leafs).

  • Epy Quizon

    Screenwriter and actor from the philippines.

  • Dee Caffari

    British sailor.

  • Karen Abbott

    American author of historical nonfiction.

  • Lanei Chapman

    American actress.

  • Lisa Wu

    Reality star.

  • Gina Brooks

    Family member.

  • S. Craig Zahler
  • Kjell Lindgren
  • Aleksej Voropaev
  • Niba
  • Mark Boal
  • Fiorenzo D'Ainzara
  • Laura Grande
  • Maurizio Pittau
  • Shin'ichi Shinohara

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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January 23, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 27 days old,

or 2673 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18714 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 23, 1973?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 23, 1973.

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January 23, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 23, 1973:

  • Ory

    Renowned jazz musician known for his contributions to early jazz in New Orleans.

  • Alexander Onassis

    Aristotle onassis, a greek shipping magnate (d. 1973), was the son.

  • Kid Ory

    American trombonist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1886).

  • Riccardo Ferrari
  • Edward «Kid» Ory

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Salvador Dalí

    Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist who also ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own perfume line and other...

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January 23, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 23, 1973:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 22nd and January 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 23, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Superstition
  2. - You're So Vain
  3. - Crocodile Rock
  4. - Your Mama Don't Dance
  5. - Why Can't We Live Together

January 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 23, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
  2. - Blockbuster
  3. - The Jean Genie
  4. - You're So Vain
  5. - Solid Gold Easy Action

January 23, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1973 was Why Can't We Live Together by Timmy Thomas, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 23, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 23, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Why Can't We Live Together
  2. - Superstition
  3. - The World Is A Ghetto
  4. - Trouble Man
  5. - Love Jones

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January 23, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Boss

The Boss

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Fernando Di Leo

Starring: Henry Silva, Richard Conte, Gianni Garko, Antonia Santilli

Steelyard Blues

Steelyard Blues

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Alan Myerson

Starring: Mel Stewart, Donald Sutherland, Howard Hesseman, Morgan Upton

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

Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Manson

Manson

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jim Van Bebber

January 23, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

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

January 23, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 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

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The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

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 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."

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …

January 23, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 23, 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 23, 1973?

On January 23, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 1973?

On January 23, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1973?

On January 23, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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.

Discover how January 1973 calendar looked like.

Tuesday January 23, 1973