What happened on Tuesday January 02, 1973?

Here's what happened on January 02, 1973:

• Rafael Hernández Colón Begins First Term as Governor of Puerto Rico On January 2, 1973, Rafael Hernández Colón was inaugurated as the Governor of Puerto Rico, marking a significant moment in the island's political history. As a prominent leader of the Popular Democratic Party, Hernández Colón would go on to serve multiple terms and play a crucial role in Puerto Rican politics during the 1970s and 1980s.
• Discovery of Asteroid 11785 Migaic On January 2, 1973, astronomer N. S. Chernykh made a significant astronomical discovery at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory by identifying asteroid 11785 Migaic. This minor planet was added to the catalog of known celestial bodies, contributing to our understanding of the solar system's composition and asteroid population.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Jan. 02, 1973

Newspapers from Jan. 02, 1973

January 02, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1973 can also be written as 1/2/1973 in the US and as 2/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

Famous people born on January 02, 1973:

• Lucy Davis

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• Chris Woodruff

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on January 2nd

Famous people died on January 02, 1973:

• Eleazar López Contreras

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on January 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
2. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
3. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
4. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
5. Donna Fargo - Funny Face

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
2. Gary Glitter - I Love You Love Me Love
3. Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
4. David Bowie - The Jean Genie
5. The Sweet - Blockbuster

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
2. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
3. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
4. James Brown - I Got A Bag Of My Own
5. Joe Simon - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:50 am and setting at 03:50 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 02, 1973

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Someone born on January 02, 1973 is:

52 years 4 months old,

or 628 months and 12 days old,

or 2732 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19125 days old,

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

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 2nd 2026.

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

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

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