Wednesday February 28, 1973: on this day

February 28, 1973 was the 59th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 28, 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 28, 1973, who was born and died on February 28, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. The Long Goodbye, directed by Robert Altman), TV series (e.g. Lawinenpatrouille) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 1973?


February 28, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 59th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1973 can also be written as 2/28/1973 in the US and as 28/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1973:

  • Suriname government of sedney arrests 13 union leaders.
  • In new jersey, usa, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurs.

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February 28, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th 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 28, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 28, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:52 am and setting at 02:30 pm.

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 28, 1973?


Famous people born on February 28, 1973:

  • Vincenzina Ruggiero

    Award-winning journalist specializing in international affairs and conflict reporting.

  • Nazirah Ahmad

    Notable biologist specializing in marine biology and conservation efforts.

  • Enzio Mazza

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

  • Danyetta Loyd

    Known for her contributions to green chemistry.

  • Felma Gonzalez

    Renowned war correspondent who has covered conflicts in multiple countries.

  • Cele Koffi

    Known for advocating for human rights and social justice.

  • Delorese Dixon

    Renowned political journalist with a focus on international affairs.

  • Teckla Morgan

    Renowned war correspondent who has covered conflicts in multiple countries.

  • Luxton Moloi

    Respected politician who championed education reform.

  • Alnita Gunn

    Pioneering chemist specializing in nanotechnology applications.

  • Jyra Garcia

    Known for groundbreaking research in genetic engineering.

  • Winefred Fernandez

    Renowned war correspondent reporting from conflict zones around the world.

  • Rhapsody Smith

    Advocate for education reform.

  • Ceria Wibawa

    Senator advocating for education reform.

  • Rhondalyn Mitchell

    Known for insightful commentary on current political affairs.

  • Mellonie Smith

    Renowned for her insightful commentary on international relations.

  • Rondalyn Bennett

    Renowned for insightful commentary on current political affairs.

  • Delance Wilkins

    Served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.

  • Nicolas Minassian

    French race car driver.

  • Eric Lindros

    Canadian professional ice hockey player.

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 1 month old,

or 613 months and 29 days old,

or 2669 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18685 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 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 28, 1973?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 28, 1973.

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February 28, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1973:

  • Winefred White

    Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

  • Leveda Bass

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract paintings.

  • Elynore Setten

    Renowned author known for her captivating novels.

  • Tanina Canavesi

    Renowned Italian painter known for her vibrant landscapes.

  • Frimy Johannsen

    Renowned for vibrant abstract art.

  • Luvena Wallin

    Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

  • Bartie Breckenridge

    Renowned author known for his captivating novels.

  • Augustina

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life compositions.

  • Hope Landin

    Actress (i remember mama sugarfoot), dies aged 79.

  • Juste Brouzes
  • Andrej Kostričkin
  • Donald Reed
  • Józef Unrug
  • Terig Tucci
  • Cecil Kellaway
  • Tito Rodríguez

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Dewell Hines

    Dewell Hines was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative artistic style.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

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February 28, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 1973:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 1973:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 26th and March 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 28, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1973 was Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

February 28, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

February 28, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1973 was Cum On Feel The Noize by Slade, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

February 28, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 28, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cum On Feel The Noize
  2. - The Twelfth Of Never
  3. - Cindy Incidentally
  4. - 20th Century Boy
  5. - Feel The Need In Me

February 28, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1973 was Love Train by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

February 28, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Train
  2. - Killing Me Softly With His Song
  3. - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
  4. - Daddy's Home
  5. - I Got Ants In My Pants - Part 1 <P6>and i want to dance

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February 28, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Long Goodbye

The Long Goodbye

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Elliott Gould, Nina van Pallandt, Sterling Hayden, Mark Rydell

Country: United States of America

The National Health

The National Health

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jack Gold

Starring: Lynn Redgrave, Colin Blakely, Eleanor Bron, Donald Sinden

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

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

February 28, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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

Nacht der Prominenten

Nacht der Prominenten

Release year: 1972

Doc Elliot

Doc Elliot

Release year: 1973

Country: United States of America

February 28, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Harry S. Truman by Margaret Truman

Harry S. Truman

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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 Persian Boy by Mary Renault

The Persian Boy

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"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

All Creatures Great And Small by James Herriot

All Creatures Great And Small

By:

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.

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

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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

February 28, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 28, 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 28, 1973?

On February 28, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1973?

On February 28, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 1973?

On February 28, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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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