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February 24, 1973 was the 55th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is February 24, 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 24, 1973, who was born and died on February 24, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 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 24th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 24, 1973?
- February 24, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 24, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 24, 1973?
- February 24, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 24, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- February 24, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 24, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- February 24, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 24, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 24, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 24, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 24, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on February 24, 1973?
What day of the week was February 24, 1973?
February 24, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 55th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 24, 1973 can also be written as 2/24/1973 in the US and as 24/2/1973 in UK and Europe.
February 24, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th 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 24, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 24th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 24, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 24, 1973 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 24, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 12:35 am and setting at 10:41 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 24, 1973?
Famous people born on February 24, 1973:
- Chris Fehn
American percussionist (slipknot).
- Alexei Kovalev
Russian ice hockey player and pilot.
- Antony Dupuis
French tennis player.
- Rainbow Rowell
Bestselling author known for her young adult novels.
- Stubby Clapp
Canadian baseball player and coach.
- Christina Papadaki
Greek tennis player.
- Harold Morrow
Full back (minnesota vikings).
- Alexei Kovalev in Moscow
Russia; nhl right-wing (new york rangers).
- Richard Clapp
Canadian baseball player.
- James Michael Kennedy in Boston
Massachusetts, usa; rocker (for fun-unbelievable fun boys).
- Kavis Reed
Canadian football league defensive back (edmonton eskimos).
- Yordan Yovchev
Bulgarian gymnast.
- Donald Williams
- Chan Li-yun
- Grzegorz Gilewski
- Fernando Hernández
- Jordan Jovčev
- Aleksej Kovalëv
Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:
![George Harrison]()
George HarrisonBritish composer, producer and musician.
![Kristin Davis]()
Kristin DavisKristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.
![Edward James Olmos]()
Edward James OlmosEdward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.
![Helen Shaver]()
Helen ShaverCanadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.
![Emmanuelle Riva]()
Emmanuelle RivaFrench actress on stage, film, and television.
![Alessandro Gassman]()
Alessandro GassmanAlessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.
![Abe Vigoda]()
Abe VigodaAmerican actor.
![James Farentino]()
James FarentinoAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Steven Hill]()
Steven HillSeattle, washington -- actor.
![Mark Moses]()
Mark MosesAmerican actor.
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February 24, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 1 month old,
or 613 months and 25 days old,
or 2668 weeks and 5 days old,
or 18681 days old,
if you were born on February 24, 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 24, 1973?
There are 312 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 24, 1973.
February 24, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 24, 1973:
- Art Smith
Actor quicksand, dies from a heart attack at 73.
- Alice Hollister
- Erich Srbek
- Manolo Caracol
What famous deaths happened on February 24th?
Famous deaths on February 24th:
![Don Knotts]()
Don KnottsDon knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.
![Dinah Shore]()
Dinah ShoreAmerican entertainer.
![Dennis Weaver]()
Dennis WeaverAmerican actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.
![Johnnie Ray]()
Johnnie RayAmerican singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.
![Bruce Bennett]()
Bruce BennettAmerican actor and shot putter (d. 2007).
![George Gobel]()
George GobelChicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).
![Ronald Pickup]()
Ronald PickupEnglish actor (b. 1940).
![Conrad Nagel]()
Conrad NagelActor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.
![Bobby Moore]()
Bobby MooreCaptain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).
![Jean Rogers]()
Jean RogersActress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.
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February 24, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 24, 1973:
- Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
- Flag Day in MTxico.
- St. Sergius
- Dragobete in Romania.
- St. Matthias
- St. Modest
- St. Edelbert
- Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
- Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
February 24, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 24, 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 24, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 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 24, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 24, 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:
- Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
- Deliverance - Dueling Banjos
- Elton John - Crocodile Rock
- Carly Simon - You're So Vain
- Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
February 24, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.
February 24, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 24, 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:
- The Sweet - Blockbuster
- The Strawbs - Part Of The Union
- Gary Glitter - Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)
- Elton John - Daniel
- Focus - Sylvia
February 24, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1973 was Love Train by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.
February 24, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 24, 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:
- The O'Jays - Love Train
- Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
- Jermaine Jackson - Daddy's Home
- Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
- Brighter Side Of Darkness - Love Jones
February 24, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 24, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Themroc
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Claude Faraldo
Starring: Michel Piccoli, Béatrice Romand, Marilù Tolo, Francesca Romana Coluzzi
Those Dirty Dogs
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Giuseppe Rosati
Starring: Gianni Garko, Stephen Boyd, Howard Ross, Simón Andreu
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
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
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Phil Karlson
Starring: Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Leif Garrett, Dawn Lyn
Country: United States of America
February 24, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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
Release year: 1973
The Bobby Darin Show
Release year: 1973
Starring: Bobby Darin, Richard Bakalyan, Roger Carroll, Geoff Edwards
Country: United States of America
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Nacht der Prominenten
Release year: 1972
February 24, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 24, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Virginia Woolf
By: Quentin Bell
Her nephew wrote the first complete biography of the famous British writer. Index; photographs.
The Odessa File
By: Frederick Forsyth
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.
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 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."
The Persian Boy
By: Mary Renault
"It takes skill and skill to portray, as Miss Renault did, this half-man, part Courtesan who is so deeply enamoured with the warrior,"-The
February 24, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 24, 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 February 24, 1973?
On February 24, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1973?
On February 24, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 24, 1973?
On February 24, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 24th?
February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
- 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),
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.
