Wednesday January 31, 1973: on this day

January 31, 1973 was the 31st day of the year 1973, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 31, 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 31, 1973, who was born and died on January 31, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crocodile Rock by Elton John), movies (e.g. The Train Robbers, directed by Burt Kennedy), TV series (e.g. Lawinenpatrouille) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1973?


January 31, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 31st day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1973 can also be written as 1/31/1973 in the US and as 31/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

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January 31, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1973:

  • Pan american and trans world airlines cancelled their options to buy 13 concorde airliners.

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January 31, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st 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 31, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:18 am and setting at 03:41 pm.

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 31, 1973?


Famous people born on January 31, 1973:

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Latario Rachal WLAF/NFL receiver (Amsterdam Admirals

    San diego chargers).

  • Baciro Djá
  • Salvo Sottile

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

  • Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons

    British actress onscreen since 1944.

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January 31, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 24 days old,

or 2673 weeks

or 18711 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 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 31, 1973?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 31, 1973.

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January 31, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1973:

  • Ragnar Frisch

    Norwegian economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1895).

  • Maurice Gravelines
  • Şehzade Mahmud Şevket
  • Ragnar Anton Kittil Frisch

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Suraiya Jamaal

    Suraiya Jamaal was a renowned Indian actress and singer who was a popular figure in the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 1950s.

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January 31, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1973:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1973:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 29th and February 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1973 was Crocodile Rock by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

January 31, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 31, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

January 31, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 29th and February 4th. 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

January 31, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1973 was Why Can't We Live Together by Timmy Thomas, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

January 31, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Why Can't We Live Together
  2. - Superstition
  3. - Love Jones
  4. - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
  5. - The World Is A Ghetto

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January 31, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Train Robbers

The Train Robbers

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Burt Kennedy

Starring: John Wayne, Ann-Margret, Rod Taylor, Ben Johnson

Black Caesar

Black Caesar

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Larry Cohen

Starring: Fred Williamson, Gloria Hendry, Art Lund, D'Urville Martin

The World's Greatest Athlete

The World's Greatest Athlete

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Robert Scheerer

Starring: John Amos, Jan-Michael Vincent, Tim Conway, Roscoe Lee Browne

The World's Greatest Athlete

The World's Greatest Athlete

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Robert Scheerer

Starring: John Amos, Jan-Michael Vincent, Tim Conway, Roscoe Lee Browne

Steelyard Blues

Steelyard Blues

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Alan Myerson

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

January 31, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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 31, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie

Elephants Can Remember

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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

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.

The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth

The Odessa File

By:

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 Peter Prescription by Laurence J. Peter

The Peter Prescription

By:

Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.

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.

January 31, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 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

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Who was the US President on January 31, 1973?

On January 31, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1973?

On January 31, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1973?

On January 31, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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.

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