Sunday May 06, 1973: on this day

May 06, 1973 was the 126th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 06, 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 May 06, 1973, who was born and died on May 06, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn), movies (e.g. Fantastic Planet, directed by René Laloux), TV series (e.g. Cheri) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 1973?


May 06, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 126th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1973 can also be written as 5/6/1973 in the US and as 6/5/1973 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 1973:

  • Judy rankin wins lpga american defender-raleigh golf classic.

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May 06, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 06, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 6th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 06, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 06, 1973 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 May 06, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:02 am and setting at 12:26 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 May 06, 1973?


Famous people born on May 06, 1973:

  • Zira Zaibat

    French politician known for advocating for social justice.

  • Izumi Sakai

    Japanese pop singer and former member of the group Zard.

  • Joe Spiteri

    Australian soccer striker (olyroos, olympics - 1996).

  • Wendy Ward in San Antonio

    Texas, usa.

  • Tina Yothers

    Actress.

  • Cyrille Eldin
  • André Øvredal
  • Dejan Tomašević
  • Ferenc Horváth
  • Emily Atef
  • Marco Platania
  • Andreas Norlén
  • Juan Ángel Esparza

Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

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May 06, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 10 months old,

or 610 months and 22 days old,

or 2655 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18589 days old,

if you were born on May 06, 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 May 06, 1973?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 06, 1973.

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May 06, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 1973:

  • Ernest MacMillan

    Canadian composer and conductor of orchestras (born 1893).

  • Myrna Fahey
  • Ferdinando Guercilena

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Ayriel Thoreau

    Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.

  • Kadden Thoreau

    Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...

  • Shaeleigh Thoreau

    Shaeleigh Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist who is best known for his book 'Walden'.

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May 06, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 06, 1973:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 1973:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil
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May 06, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 06, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1973 was Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 06, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 06, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
  2. - The Cisco Kid
  3. - Little Willy
  4. - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
  5. - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia

May 06, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 06, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 06, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - See My Baby Jive
  2. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
  3. - Hell Raiser
  4. - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
  5. - And I Love You So

May 06, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1973 was Pillow Talk by Sylvia (r&b), according to the R&B music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 06, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 06, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Pillow Talk
  2. - Funky Worm
  3. - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
  4. - Masterpiece
  5. - Cisco Kid

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May 06, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 06, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fantastic Planet

Fantastic Planet

Release year: 1973

Directed by: René Laloux

Starring: Barry Bostwick, Jennifer Drake, Eric Baugin, Jean Topart

Country: United States of America

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

O Lucky Man!

O Lucky Man!

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Lindsay Anderson

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Ralph Richardson, Rachel Roberts, Arthur Lowe

Wonder Women

Wonder Women

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Robert Vincent O'Neill

Starring: Nancy Kwan, Ross Hagen, Maria De Aragon, Roberta Collins

Soylent Green

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

May 06, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 06, 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

Cheri

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Release year: 1973

May 06, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 06, 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

By:

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

The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three by John Godey

The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three

By:

1973 novel about the NYC subway hijacking. 1974 Dell paperback edition.

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 …

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."

The Implosion Conspiracy by Louis Nizer

The Implosion Conspiracy

By:

Collectible Hardcover Fiction Out of Print

May 06, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 06, 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 May 06, 1973?

On May 06, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1973?

On May 06, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 06, 1973?

On May 06, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 6th?

May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of May. 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 May 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

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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 May 1973?

May 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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Sunday May 6, 1973