Tuesday January 16, 1973: on this day

January 16, 1973 was the 16th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 16, 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 16, 1973, who was born and died on January 16, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. You're So Vain by Carly Simon), movies (e.g. Baba Yaga, directed by Corrado Farina), TV series (e.g. Lawinenpatrouille) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1973?


January 16, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 16th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1973 can also be written as 1/16/1973 in the US and as 16/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

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January 16, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1973:

  • Nbc presents 440th and final showing of bonanza

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January 16, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 16, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 02:28 pm and setting at 06:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.

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Who was born on January 16, 1973?


Famous people born on January 16, 1973:

  • Josie Davis
    Josie Davis

    Josie davis is a tv actress known for her role as sarah powell on the sitcom charles in charge.

  • Tery Sewell

    Tery Sewell is an American politician who has served as the U.S.

  • Mario Bates

    Nfl-running back (new orleans saints).

  • Willie Whitehead

    Canadian football league defensive end (hamilton tiger cats).

  • Josie Davis in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actress (sarah-charles in charge).

  • Eriko Tamura
  • Pablo Malinarich
  • Christopher Markus e Stephen McFeely
  • Duarte Gomes
  • Antonella Beccaria
  • Emílio Peixe
  • Antoine Gillespie
  • Tobias Hellman
  • Somluck Kamsing
  • Bas Kast
  • Marcel Mahouvé
  • Nathalie Giguère

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months

or 2674 weeks

or 18718 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 16, 1973?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 16, 1973.

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January 16, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1973:

  • Edgar Sampson

    American musician and composer (b. 1907).

  • Ray Barrett

    Sportscaster (gillette summer sports reel), passes away at 65.

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1973:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 16, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 16, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're So Vain
  2. - Superstition
  3. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  4. - Crocodile Rock
  5. - Your Mama Don't Dance

January 16, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 16, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. 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 16, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 16, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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January 16, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Manson

Manson

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jim Van Bebber

Revolver

Revolver

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sergio Sollima

Starring: Agostina Belli, Paola Pitagora, Fabio Testi, Oliver Reed, Sal Borgese, Carla Mancini, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias, Marco Mariani, Calisto Calisti, Michel Bardinet, Daniel Beretta

Country: Italy

Ulzana's Raid

Ulzana's Raid

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Bruce Davison, Jorge Luke, Richard Jaeckel

Country: United States of America

Sisters

Sisters

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Margot Kidder, Jennifer Salt, Charles Durning, William Finley

Country: United States of America

January 16, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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 16, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 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

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.

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon by Victoria Holt

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon

By:

Victoria Holt's novels of romantic suspense have been captivating millions of readers for generations. One of her most memorable novels is On the Night of The Seventh Moon.

Open Marriage by Nena and George O'Neill

Open Marriage

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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.

January 16, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 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 16, 1973?

On January 16, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1973?

On January 16, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1973?

On January 16, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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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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Tuesday January 16, 1973