What happened on Saturday February 03, 1973?

Here's what happened on February 03, 1973:

• Belfast Shootings During The Troubles A violent day in Northern Ireland's conflict known as The Troubles, where six people were killed in shootings by the Ulster Defense Association and British Army in the predominantly-Catholic New Lodge neighborhood of Belfast. Three Irish Republican Army members and three civilians lost their lives in this tragic incident.
• Endangered Species Act Signed into Law U.S. President Richard Nixon signed the landmark Endangered Species Act, a critical piece of environmental legislation designed to protect and conserve threatened and endangered plant and animal species and their ecosystems.
• Elton John Tops U.S. Charts Elton John achieved his first U.S. number-one single with 'Crocodile Rock', marking a significant milestone in his rising international music career.
• Record Attendance at Glebe Park A Scottish Cup match at Glebe Park in Brechin set a new stadium attendance record that remarkably exceeded the total population of the town itself, highlighting the passionate local football culture.

Events in 1973

February 03, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 03, 1973

Newspapers from Feb. 03, 1973

February 03, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 34th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 03, 1973 can also be written as 2/3/1973 in the US and as 3/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

February 03, 1973 in February 1973 calendar

Famous people died on February 03, 1973:

• Mario Pasqualillo
• Nino Piccaluga
• Andy Razaf

Famous people who died in 1973

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February 03, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 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 03, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 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 03, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 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 3rd 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 03, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 03, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 03, 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 03, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:00 am and setting at 06:57 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 03, 1973

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Someone born on February 03, 1973 is:

52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 20 days old,

or 2724 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19072 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 03, 1973?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 03, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 03, 1973.

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