Thursday January 04, 1973: on this day

January 04, 1973 was the 4th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 04, 1973 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 04, 1973, who was born and died on January 04, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 04, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. You're So Vain by Carly Simon), movies (e.g. Baba Yaga, directed by Corrado Farina), TV series (e.g. Dead Of Night) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 4th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 04, 1973?


January 04, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 4th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1973 can also be written as 1/4/1973 in the US and as 4/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

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January 04, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 04, 1973:

  • The pilot episode of the longest-running tv comedy series in the world ''last of the summer wine'' is broadcast in the united kingdom.

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January 04, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 04, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 4th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 04, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 04, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 04, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:21 am and setting at 05:52 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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Who was born on January 04, 1973?


Famous people born on January 04, 1973:

  • Harmony Korine
    Harmony Korine

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Frank Høj

    Danish cyclist.

  • Ray Mickens

    Cornerback (new york jets).

  • Lamont Warren

    Nfl running back (indianapolis colts).

  • Mike D Anderson

    American actor.

  • Todd Sauerbrun

    Nfl punter/kicker (chicago bears).

  • Greg de Vries

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • David Astorga
  • Nicola Asuni
  • Rosen Kirilov
  • Ethan Zuckerman
  • Ivan Paskov
  • Stefaan Van Hecke
  • Zhang Yi
  • Amina Lawal
  • Laia Marull

Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:

  • Vhong Navarro
    Vhong Navarro

    Vhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.

  • Robert Lamoureux
    Robert Lamoureux

    French actor, film director, author, and songwriter.

  • Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon

    American actress on broadway, tv and films.

  • Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy

    American actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.

  • Dave Foley
    Dave Foley

    Dave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.

  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush

    American actress.

  • Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer

    American-canadian actor.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish

    Scottish actor and author.

  • Lenora Crichlow
    Lenora Crichlow

    Lenora Crichlow is a British actress best known for her roles in television series such as 'Being Human' and 'Black Mirror.

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January 04, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 24 days old,

or 2673 weeks

or 18711 days old,

if you were born on January 04, 1973.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 04, 1973?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 04, 1973.

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January 04, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 04, 1973:

  • Vladimir Adol'fovič Šnejderov
  • Alexandre Arnoux

What famous deaths happened on January 4th?

Famous deaths on January 4th:

  • Albert Camus
    Albert Camus

    French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns

    Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Tanya Roberts
    Tanya Roberts

    Tanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...

  • Otis Skinner
    Otis Skinner

    American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.

  • Mae Questel
    Mae Questel

    American actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).

  • Les Brown
    Les Brown

    American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).

  • Dorothy Granger
    Dorothy Granger

    Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

  • Barry Fitzgerald
    Barry Fitzgerald

    Irish actor and singer (d. 1961).

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January 04, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 04, 1973:

  • Spaghetti Day
  • Ogoni Day
  • The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
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January 04, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 04, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 04, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 04, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 04, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're So Vain
  2. - Clair
  3. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  4. - Superstition
  5. - Funny Face

January 04, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 04, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 04, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
  2. - I Love You Love Me Love
  3. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  4. - The Jean Genie
  5. - Blockbuster

January 04, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 04, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 04, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Superstition
  2. - Why Can't We Live Together
  3. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  4. - I Got A Bag Of My Own
  5. - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad

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January 04, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 04, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Corrado Farina

Starring: Carroll Baker, George Eastman (II), Ely Galleani, Carla Mancini, Lorenzo Piani, Isabelle De Funès, Daniela Balzaretti

Country: Italy

Revolver

Revolver

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sergio Sollima

Starring: Agostina Belli, Paola Pitagora, Fabio Testi, Oliver Reed, Sal Borgese, Carla Mancini, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias, Marco Mariani, Calisto Calisti, Michel Bardinet, Daniel Beretta

Country: Italy

Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti

Country: United States of America

Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Barry Crocker, Barry Humphries, Spike Milligan, Peter Cook

January 04, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 04, 1973 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Release year: 1972

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Release year: 1972

Double Identity

Double Identity

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dennis Dimster

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Craig Strachan

January 04, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 04, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

By:

Entertainment was once a world that didn't sleep. Models, magazine editors, and pop stars all visited "vitamin doctors", to get shots that would enable them to stay awake all night, then work the next day in offices with Calderesque mobiles …

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon by Victoria Holt

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon

By:

Victoria Holt's novels of romantic suspense have been captivating millions of readers for generations. One of her most memorable novels is On the Night of The Seventh Moon.

Two From Galilee by Marjorie Holmes

Two From Galilee

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Marjorie Holines is one of our most loved authors. This extraordinary bestseller tells the story about Mary and Joseph in a way that has never before been told. It's the greatest love story.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

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The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.

January 04, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 04, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73

TREK73

Platform: HP Time-Shared BASIC

Genre: Space combat simulation

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Business

Gotcha

Gotcha

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Lunar Lander

Lunar Lander

Platform: DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based

Genre: Retro/Simulation

history

Who was the US President on January 04, 1973?

On January 04, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 1973?

On January 04, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 04, 1973?

On January 04, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 4th?

January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
  • 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.

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What happened in 1973?

1973 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Egyptian tanks move further into Israel
  • Judy Rankin wins LPGA GNA Golf Classic
  • Raisin opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 847 performances

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What was the calendar for January 1973?

January 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Thursday January 4, 1973