Thursday April 05, 1973: on this day

April 05, 1973 was the 95th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 05, 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 April 05, 1973, who was born and died on April 05, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 05, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia by Vicki Lawrence), movies (e.g. Paper Moon, directed by Peter Bogdanovich), TV series (e.g. Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 5th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 05, 1973?


April 05, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 95th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1973 can also be written as 4/5/1973 in the US and as 5/4/1973 in UK and Europe.

April 05, 1973 in April 1973 calendar

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April 05, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 05, 1973:

  • Pioneer 11 launched to jupiter
  • Nfl adopts jersey numbering system (ie quarterbacks, 1-19).

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April 05, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 05, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 5th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 05, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 05, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 April 05, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 10:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 18, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Apr 17, 1973.

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Who was born on April 05, 1973?


Famous people born on April 05, 1973:

  • Pharrell Williams
    Pharrell Williams

    Pharrell Williams is an American musician, record producer, and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful production duo The Neptunes and...

  • Élodie Bouchez
    Élodie Bouchez

    French-american actress.

  • Nicole Sullivan

    Pioneering web developer and creator of OOCSS (Object-Oriented CSS).

  • Ezechiel Mutua

    Ezechiel Mutua is a Kenyan entrepreneur and the founder of Nairobi-based tech startup Twiga Foods, which connects smallholder farmers to...

  • Vanessa Demouy

    French stage actress, singer, model and stage actress.

  • Pharrell

    Renowned musician and producer.

  • Lidia Trettel

    Italian snowboarder.

  • Brendan Cannon

    Australian rugby player.

  • Cho Sung-min

    South korean baseball player (b. 1973).

  • Jason Done

    English actor.

  • Estefania Knuth in Barcelona

    Spain; lpga golfer (1992 french international).

  • David Blaine

    Entertainer.

  • Emile Palmer

    Wlaf defensive tackle (london monarchs).

  • Spencer Folau

    Nfl / wlaf offensive tackle, (baltimore ravens; rhein fire).

Whose famous birthday is on April 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 5th:

  • Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck

    He was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars.

  • Hayley Atwell
    Hayley Atwell

    Hayley atwell is a british actress known for her role as peggy carter in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Lily James
    Lily James

    Lily james is a british actress known for her roles in downton abbey, cinderella, and mamma mia! here we go again.

  • Spencer Tracy
    Spencer Tracy

    American actor, both on broadway and in film.

  • Colin Powell
    Colin Powell

    American military hero, for his leadership during the gulf war in jan 1991.

  • Jane Asher
    Jane Asher

    British actress, writer, and businesswoman.

  • Roger Corman
    Roger Corman

    American motion picture director and writer.

  • Peter Greenaway
    Peter Greenaway

    Welsh screenwriter and director.

  • Lana Clarkson
    Lana Clarkson

    American actress and model (born 1962).

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April 05, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years and 13 days old,

or 612 months and 13 days old,

or 2663 weeks

or 18641 days old,

if you were born on April 05, 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 April 05, 1973?

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 05, 1973.

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April 05, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 05, 1973:

  • Isabel Jewell

    American actress and singer (b. 1907).

  • John Coleman

    Australian rules footballer (born 1928).

  • David Murray

    British race car driver (b. 1909).

  • Alla Tarasova

    Russian ballerina (b. 1898).

  • Aldo Urbani
  • Herbert Graf
  • Giovanni Vecchina
  • Roger Cousinet

What famous deaths happened on April 5th?

Famous deaths on April 5th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Isabel Jewell
    Isabel Jewell

    American actress on stage, film and television.

  • Molly Picon
    Molly Picon

    American actress (b. 1898).

  • Paul Ritter
    Paul Ritter

    English actor (b. 1966).

  • Divya Bharti
    Divya Bharti

    Indian bollywood actress (born 1974).

  • Charlene Holt
    Charlene Holt

    American actress, known for supporting roles on television and in film.

  • Brian Donlevy
    Brian Donlevy

    American producer and actor from ireland (d. 1972).

  • Inez Courtney
    Inez Courtney

    Dies at 67.

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April 05, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 05, 1973:

  • Arbor Day in South Korea
  • The last day of the tax year in the United Kingdom.
  • Blessed Kreszentia Hoess
  • Qingming Festival in the Chinese calendar
  • Mauritius: Ougadi.

Observances on April 05, 1973:

  • International Day of Conscience

Saints celebrated on April 05, 1973:

  • Saint Vincent Ferrer
  • Saint Geeraard
  • Saint Irena (d. 304)
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April 05, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 05, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 2nd and April 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 05, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1973 was The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia by Vicki Lawrence, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

April 05, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 05, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
  2. - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
  3. - Killing Me Softly With His Song
  4. - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
  5. - Break Up To Make Up

April 05, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 1973 was Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

April 05, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 05, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
  2. - Get Down
  3. - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
  4. - I'm A Clown / Some Kind Of Summer
  5. - Tweedle Dee

April 05, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 1973 was Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye) by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

April 05, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 05, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
  2. - Call Me (Come Back Home)
  3. - Masterpiece
  4. - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
  5. - Break Up To Make Up

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April 05, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 05, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Paper Moon

Paper Moon

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman

Country: United States of America

Scarecrow

Scarecrow

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg

Starring: Gene Hackman, Al Pacino, Dorothy Tristan, Ann Wedgeworth

Country: United States of America

Scorpio

Scorpio

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Paul Scofield, John Colicos

Female Vampire

Female Vampire

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jesús Franco

Starring: Lina Romay, Jack Taylor, Alice Arno, Monica Swinn

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

April 05, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 05, 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:

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Release year: 1973

Lawinenpatrouille

Lawinenpatrouille

Release year: 1973

The Bobby Darin Show

The Bobby Darin Show

Release year: 1973

Starring: Bobby Darin, Richard Bakalyan, Roger Carroll, Geoff Edwards

Country: United States of America

April 05, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 05, 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 …

The Implosion Conspiracy by Louis Nizer

The Implosion Conspiracy

By:

Collectible Hardcover Fiction Out of Print

All Creatures Great And Small by James Herriot

All Creatures Great And Small

By:

This classic bestseller is multimillion-copy. Enter the magical world of James Herriot, the beloved veterinarian and his gang of funny, heartwarming, and tragic animal patients.

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 Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth

The Odessa File

By:

A suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes in revelation after revelation. Of a Mafia-like organisation called Odessa...of a real-life fugitive known by the "Butcher of Riga"..of young German journalist, tumed obsessed assassin and.

April 05, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 05, 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 April 05, 1973?

On April 05, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 05, 1973?

On April 05, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 05, 1973?

On April 05, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 5th?

April 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of April. 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 April 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - The libyan national army troops reached the outskirts tripoli to secure a critical military checkpoint called "bridge 27".
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli defence forces released footage of a man who was shot dead trying to break the gazan border fence. israel claims he was carrying an ak47 and explosives, including grenades. it also accused hamas "playing with fire".
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan. a suicide bomber kills at most six people and injures 18 others near a pakistan army vehicle participating in the census in lahore.

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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 April 1973?

April 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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