What happened on Sunday April 01, 1973?

Here's what happened on April 01, 1973:

• Value Added Tax Introduced in UK The United Kingdom implements Value Added Tax (VAT), described as the most significant change in Britain's tax system since World War II. This tax reform would fundamentally alter the country's economic landscape.
• Project Tiger Launch India launches Project Tiger, a groundbreaking wildlife conservation initiative at Jim Corbett National Park. This project aims to protect and preserve the endangered Bengal tiger population, marking a significant step in wildlife conservation efforts.
• OPEC Oil Price Increase OPEC raises petroleum prices by 5.7 percent, continuing its pattern of influencing global oil markets and demonstrating the organization's economic power.
• Nutopia: John Lennon's April Fool's Joke John Lennon and Yoko Ono playfully announce the creation of Nutopia, a fictional country with no laws or boundaries, using silence as its national anthem. This was an elaborate April Fool's Day prank that highlighted their artistic and political creativity.
• John Havlicek's Playoff Performance Boston Celtics captain John Havlicek sets a remarkable NBA playoff record, scoring a career-high 54 points in a 134-109 victory against the Atlanta Hawks. Havlicek achieved an impressive 24-of-36 field-goal attempts.
• Japan Legalizes Gold Ownership Japan removes restrictions, allowing its citizens to own gold for the first time. This economic policy change signifies a significant shift in Japan's monetary regulations and personal investment freedoms.
• Stephen Fleming Birth Stephen Fleming, a notable New Zealand left-handed Test cricket batsman, is born. Fleming would later become one of New Zealand's most prominent cricketers, known for his batting skills and leadership.
• Death of Arthur Wood Arthur Wood, an English cricket wicket-keeper who played for England between 1938-39, passes away. Wood was a notable player during the pre-World War II era of cricket.
• Betsy Cullen Wins Golf Tournament Betsy Cullen emerges victorious in the LPGA Alamo Ladies Golf Classic, showcasing her golfing prowess and contributing to women's sports history.

Events in 1973

April 01, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 01, 1973

Newspapers from Apr. 01, 1973

April 01, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 91st day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1973 can also be written as 4/1/1973 in the US and as 1/4/1973 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1973 in April 1973 calendar

Famous people born on April 01, 1973:

• Kris Marshall

  English actor known for roles in television comedies and films, with notable appearances in 'Love Actually' and the TV series 'Death in...

• Rachel Maddow

  Host of The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC, a prominent liberal political commentator and television news anchor known for her in-depth...

• Stephen Fleming

  Prominent New Zealand cricketer and cricket coach, known for his strategic leadership and significant contributions to New Zealand cricket.

• Christian Finnegan

  American stand-up comedian and actor known for his comedy specials and appearances on various comedy shows and podcasts.

• Isabel dos Santos
• Sergej Volkov
• Cristiano Doni
• Anna Carin Olofsson

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on April 1st

Famous people died on April 01, 1973:

• Jim Crockett Sr.
• Walter Dray
• Eugenio Gualdi
• Jolande Jacobi
• Bruto Puccetti
• Adolfo Rivoir
• Dirk Scalongne

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on April 1st

April 01, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 1973 was Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
2. Deodato - Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)
3. Gladys Knight and the Pips - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
4. The O'Jays - Love Train
5. Four Tops - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)

April 01, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 1973 was Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
2. Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
3. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Get Down
4. Little Jimmy Osmond - Tweedle Dee
5. David Cassidy - I'm A Clown / Some Kind Of Summer

April 01, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 1973 was Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye) by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
2. Al Green - Call Me (Come Back Home)
3. The Chi-lites - A Letter To Myself
4. The Temptations - Masterpiece
5. Four Tops - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 1973 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 April 01, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:20 am and setting at 05:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 18, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Apr 17, 1973.

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Someone born on April 01, 1973 is:

52 years and 22 days old,

or 624 months and 22 days old,

or 2716 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19015 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 1973?

There are 343 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 01, 1973.

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