What happened on Wednesday July 04, 1973?

Here's what happened on July 04, 1973:

• Kingman, Arizona Propane Explosion Tragedy A catastrophic Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) in Kingman, Arizona, resulted in the tragic loss of 11 firefighters during a propane transfer operation. This incident became a pivotal case study in firefighter training programs worldwide, highlighting industrial safety risks.
• Formation of CARICOM The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) was established, marking a significant milestone in regional economic and political cooperation among Caribbean nations.
• Camilla Shand's First Marriage Camilla Shand, then 25 years old and later destined to become the Queen Consort of the United Kingdom in 2022, married for the first time on July 4, 1973.
• Pope Paul VI Praises Athletes During an audience with Italian cyclists, Pope Paul VI delivered an inspiring message celebrating youth, athleticism, and the virtuous qualities of sports, emphasizing health, strength, and generosity.
• Isle of Man Postal Independence The Isle of Man Post Office began issuing its own unique postage stamps, asserting greater autonomy in postal services and creating a distinct philatelic identity.
• New York Mets Baseball Performance The New York Mets were struggling in the National League Eastern Division, trailing by 12½ games and positioned in last place, reflecting a challenging season for the team.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Jul. 04, 1973

Newspapers from Jul. 04, 1973

July 04, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 185th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 1973 can also be written as 7/4/1973 in the US and as 4/7/1973 in UK and Europe.

July 04, 1973 in July 1973 calendar

Famous people born on July 04, 1973:

• Patrick Wilson

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• Nathalie Maleux
• Medhy Custos
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Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on July 4th

Famous people died on July 04, 1973:

• Harry Oliver

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on July 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1973 was Will It Go Round In Circles by Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles
2. Paul Simon - Kodachrome
3. Paul McCartney - My Love
4. George Harrison - Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
5. Jim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy Brown

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 04, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
2. Slade - Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me
3. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
4. David Bowie - Life On Mars
5. Mungo Jerry - Alright Alright Alright

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 04, 1973 was Doing It To Death by Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death
2. The O'Jays - Time To Get Down
3. The Spinners - One Of A Kind (Love Affair)
4. The Manhattans - There's No Me Without You
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Daddy Could Swear, I Declare

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 04, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 04, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:26 am and setting at 11:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jul 15, 1973.

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Someone born on July 04, 1973 is:

51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months and 19 days old,

or 2703 weeks

or 18921 days old,

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

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 4th 2025.

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

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

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