What happened on Wednesday May 02, 1973?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1973:

• John B. Connally Switches Political Parties Former Texas Governor and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally announced his political party switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, signaling a significant personal and potentially symbolic political realignment during the early 1970s.
• Portuguese Air Force Plane Crash in Mozambique A Nord 2052 Noratlas aircraft of the Portuguese Air Force tragically crashed during an attempted landing at Mueda Airport in Mozambique. The premature landing resulted in the loss of all 11 people on board, highlighting the dangerous conditions of aviation in the region during this period.
• Rare George Washington Postage Stamp Auction Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sold a rare 1868 3-cent rose George Washington postage stamp with 'B' grill embossing for US$23,000. This stamp was exceptionally valuable, being one of only four known examples and marking the first time such a stamp was sold at public auction.

Events in 1973

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

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Newspapers from May. 02, 1973

May 02, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1973 can also be written as 5/2/1973 in the US and as 2/5/1973 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1973 in May 1973 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1973:

• Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

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Famous people died on May 02, 1973:

• Ada Boni
• Akiko Seki

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on May 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1973 was Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
2. War - The Cisco Kid
3. The Sweet - Little Willy
4. Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
5. Vicki Lawrence - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Wizzard - See My Baby Jive
2. Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
3. The Sweet - Hell Raiser
4. Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
5. Perry Como - And I Love You So

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1973 was Pillow Talk by Sylvia (r&b), according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Sylvia (r&b) - Pillow Talk
2. Ohio Players - Funky Worm
3. Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
4. The Temptations - Masterpiece
5. War - Cisco Kid

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:17 am and setting at 09:23 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1973

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Someone born on May 02, 1973 is:

52 years and 12 days old,

or 624 months and 12 days old,

or 2715 weeks

or 19005 days old,

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

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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

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

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