What happened on Tuesday October 02, 1973?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1973:

• Maynard Jackson's Historic Primary Election Maynard Jackson made significant political history by winning the primary election in Atlanta, Georgia, positioning himself to become the city's first African-American mayor. This election represented a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement and urban political representation.
• Soviet Multiple Satellite Launch The Soviet Union achieved a remarkable technological feat by simultaneously launching eight Kosmos satellites from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. This synchronized launch of Kosmos 588-595 demonstrated the Soviet space program's advanced capabilities and precision in space exploration.
• Birth of Rapper Proof DeShaun Holton, professionally known as Proof, was born. He would later become a prominent member of the influential Detroit rap group D12, closely associated with Eminem, and make significant contributions to hip-hop culture before his untimely death in 2006.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Oct. 02, 1973

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1973

October 02, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 275th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1973 can also be written as 10/2/1973 in the US and as 2/10/1973 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1973 in October 1973 calendar

Famous people born on October 02, 1973:

• Efren Ramirez

  Efren Ramirez is an American actor known for comedic roles, particularly in the cult film 'Napoleon Dynamite'.

• DeShaun Holton

  DeShaun Holton, known professionally as Proof, was a rapper and close friend of Eminem, member of the influential hip-hop group D12.

• Lene Nystrom

  Lene Nystrom is a Norwegian pop singer best known as the lead vocalist of the pop group Aqua, famous for global hit songs like 'Barbie Girl'...

• Melissa Harris-Perry

  Melissa Harris-Perry is a prominent political commentator, journalist, and academic who hosted her own show on MSNBC and is known for her...

• Tara Moss

  Tara Moss is an Australian author, model, and social activist known for her diverse writing and advocacy work.

• Scott Schoeneweis

  American baseball player.

• Franck Delay
• Ferris MC
• Proof
• Lene Grawford Nystrøm

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on October 2nd

Famous people died on October 02, 1973:

• Paavo Nurmi

  Finnish runner (b. 1897).

• Aurelio Bertiglia

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on October 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1973 was Half-Breed by Cher, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. Cher - Half-Breed
2. Paul Simon - Loves Me Like A Rock
3. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
4. Grand Funk - We're An American Band
5. Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1973 was Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. Simon Park Orchestra - Eye Level
2. David Cassidy - Daydreamer / Puppy Song
3. Slade - My Friend Stan
4. The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
5. Ike & Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1973 was Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) by Eddie Kendricks, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)
2. Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
4. Jackson 5 - Get It Together
5. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:00 pm and setting at 10:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Oct 12, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1973

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Someone born on October 02, 1973 is:

51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 21 days old,

or 2690 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18831 days old,

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

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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

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

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