What happened on Friday February 02, 1973?

Here's what happened on February 02, 1973:

• Elton John Tops US Charts Elton John's hit song 'Crocodile Rock' reached number one on the U.S. charts, marking his first U.S. number-one single and solidifying his status as a rising international music icon.
• Richard Hadlee's Test Cricket Debut Richard John Hadlee made his Test Cricket debut for New Zealand in a match against Pakistan in Wellington, marking the beginning of a legendary cricket career for one of New Zealand's most iconic players.
• Pope Paul VI Expands College of Cardinals Pope Paul VI significantly expanded the College of Cardinals by creating 30 new cardinal offices, increasing the total number of cardinals to 145, which would have important implications for future papal elections and church leadership.
• Midnight Special Music Show Debuts NBC-TV launched the 'Midnight Special' rock music television show, a groundbreaking late-night program that would showcase live performances and become a significant platform for rock and pop music artists throughout the 1970s.
• Miami Beach Cafeteria Fire Tragedy A devastating fire at the Concord Cafeteria in Miami Beach, Florida, resulted in three fatalities and 139 injuries. The incident was caused by a mentally ill individual who deliberately set the cafeteria ablaze by pouring gasoline and igniting it with a match.

Events in 1973

February 02, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 02, 1973

Newspapers from Feb. 02, 1973

February 02, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 1973 can also be written as 2/2/1973 in the US and as 2/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

February 02, 1973 in February 1973 calendar

Famous people born on February 02, 1973:

• Marissa Jaret Winokur

  American actress and singer known for her Broadway and television performances, particularly in 'Hairspray'.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on February 2nd

Famous people died on February 02, 1973:

• Hendrik Elias

  Hendrik Elias was a prominent Belgian academic and politician who served as the 9th mayor of Ghent.

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on February 2nd

February 02, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1973 was Crocodile Rock by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Elton John - Crocodile Rock
2. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
3. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
4. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
5. Kenny Loggins - Your Mama Don't Dance

February 02, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 02, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. The Sweet - Blockbuster
2. The Strawbs - Part Of The Union
3. Gary Glitter - Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)
4. Elton John - Daniel
5. Focus - Sylvia

February 02, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 1973 was Why Can't We Live Together by Timmy Thomas, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
2. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
3. Brighter Side Of Darkness - Love Jones
4. Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
5. War - The World Is A Ghetto

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

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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 02, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 02, 1973 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 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 02, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:30 am and setting at 05:51 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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Your place in the Universe on February 02, 1973

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Someone born on February 02, 1973 is:

52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 21 days old,

or 2724 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19073 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 02, 1973?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 02, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 02, 1973.

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