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Tuesday February 20, 1973: on this day
February 20, 1973 was the 51st day of the year 1973, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is February 20, 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 20, 1973, who was born and died on February 20, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 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 20th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 1973?
- February 20, 1973: What happened on that day?
- February 20, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 1973?
- February 20, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 20, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 20, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 1973?
What day of the week was February 20, 1973?
February 20, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 51st day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1973 can also be written as 2/20/1973 in the US and as 20/2/1973 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 1973:
- 10th time new york islanders shut-out - 4-0 versus pittsburgh penguins.
February 20, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th 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 20, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 20, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1973 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 20, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:29 pm and setting at 08:19 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 20, 1973?
Famous people born on February 20, 1973:
![Kimberley Davies]()
Kimberley DaviesAustralian actress.
- Andrea Savage
Andrea savage is an american actress and comedian known for her roles in tv shows such as 'veep' and 'i'm sorry'.
- Stormy Wellington
Successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker.
- Priyanshu Chatterjee
Indian actor who gained fame for his role in the film 'Bhooter Bhabishyat'.
- Vladimir Iiic WLAF defensive end (Barcelona Dragons
Rhein fire).
- Anna Macina
- Oliver Kostić
- Maria Laura Paxia
- François Peronnet
- Orlando Antigua
- Indrek Saar
- Lorena Sánchez
- Elena Pšikova
- Mike Dierickx
- Alessandro Gaucci
- Jostein Grindhaug
- Giorgia Gueglio
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Cindy Crawford]()
Cindy CrawfordAmerican model.
![Ivana Trump]()
Ivana TrumpCzechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Gordon Brown]()
Gordon BrownScottish member of parliament.
![Chelsea Peretti]()
Chelsea PerettiChelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
![Gloria Vanderbilt]()
Gloria VanderbiltAmerican entrepreneur and heiress.
![Lili Taylor]()
Lili TaylorActress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
![Jennifer O'Neill]()
Jennifer O'NeillAmerican actress.
![Lauren Ambrose]()
Lauren AmbroseLauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
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February 20, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 1 month old,
or 613 months and 30 days old,
or 2669 weeks and 3 days old,
or 18686 days old,
if you were born on February 20, 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 20, 1973?
There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 20, 1973.
February 20, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 1973:
- Brigitte Reimann
German author known for her novels and short stories.
- Joseph Szigeti
Violinist from hungary/usa, who dies at the age of 80.
- Maurice Dallimore
Actor (collector), passes away at 60.
- Silvan Gastone Ghigi
- Nikifor Mran'ka
- José Antonio Junco Toral
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
![Sandra Dee]()
Sandra DeeAmerican actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
![Dick York]()
Dick YorkAmerican actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![John Raitt]()
John RaittAmerican actor, singer, and recording artist.
![Rosemary DeCamp]()
Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
![Max Schreck]()
Max SchreckGerman actor (born 1879).
![Thurston Hall]()
Thurston HallActor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
![Jack Ingram]()
Jack IngramActor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Milderd Dresselhaus
Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 20th
February 20, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 20, 1973:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 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 20, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 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 20, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 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 20, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.
February 20, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 20, 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 20, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1973 was Love Train by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.
February 20, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 20, 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 20, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 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 20, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 20, 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 20, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Sunlight Dialogues
By: John Gardner
John Gardner's expansive portrait of the clash of philosophical perspectives in 1960s America. It centers on the appearance of a mysterious stranger, in a small Upstate New York.
Harry S. Truman
By: Margaret Truman
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 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.
Virginia Woolf
By: Quentin Bell
Her nephew wrote the first complete biography of the famous British writer. Index; photographs.
Elephants Can Remember
By: Agatha Christie
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
February 20, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 20, 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 20, 1973?
On February 20, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1973?
On February 20, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 1973?
On February 20, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
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.
