What happened on Thursday January 04, 1973?

Here's what happened on January 04, 1973:

• Last of the Summer Wine Pilot Episode Airs The pilot episode of the beloved British comedy series 'Last of the Summer Wine' premiered on BBC television, marking the beginning of what would become the world's longest-running TV comedy series. Set in the picturesque Yorkshire countryside, the show followed the humorous adventures of a group of retired men, capturing the charm and wit of rural British life.
• Annular Solar Eclipse An annular solar eclipse occurred on Thursday, January 4, 1973, at the Moon's ascending node of orbit. This astronomical event, with a magnitude of 0.9303, featured the Moon appearing slightly smaller than the Sun, creating a distinctive ring of light around the Moon's silhouette. Such eclipses are rare and provide fascinating insights into celestial mechanics.

Events in 1973

January 04, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 04, 1973

Newspapers from Jan. 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

Famous people born on January 04, 1973:

• Harmony Korine

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• David Astorga

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on January 4th

Famous people died on January 04, 1973:

• Vladimir Adol'fovič Šnejderov

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on January 4th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 4th 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 04, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on January 04, 1973

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Someone born on January 04, 1973 is:

52 years 4 months old,

or 628 months and 10 days old,

or 2731 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19123 days old,

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

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 4th 2026.

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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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