What happened on Monday February 05, 1973?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1973:

• Last US Soldier Killed in Vietnam War Laid to Rest Lieutenant Colonel William Nolde's funeral was held, symbolizing the tragic conclusion of the United States' prolonged and controversial involvement in the Vietnam War. Nolde was the final American military casualty in a conflict that deeply scarred the nation's collective psyche.
• China-Japan Diplomatic Relations Restored The People's Republic of China and Japan officially reestablished diplomatic relations through a landmark agreement signed by diplomats Chen Chu and Masayoshi Anesaki. This historic diplomatic breakthrough marked a significant moment of reconciliation between two major Asian powers, ending years of diplomatic isolation.
• Serial Killer Juan Corona Sentenced Juan Corona was convicted and sentenced to 25 consecutive life terms for the brutal murder of 25 individuals, one of the most significant serial killer cases in California's criminal history. His conviction highlighted the horrific nature of his crimes and the judicial system's response.
• Hagar the Horrible Comic Strip Debuts The popular comic strip 'Hagar the Horrible', created by Dik Browne, made its first appearance, introducing readers to the humorous Viking character and his family. The comic would go on to become a beloved syndicated comic strip known for its witty portrayal of Viking life.

Events in 1973

February 05, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 05, 1973

Newspapers from Feb. 05, 1973

February 05, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 36th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1973 can also be written as 2/5/1973 in the US and as 5/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

February 05, 1973 in February 1973 calendar

Famous people died on February 05, 1973:

• John Heysham Gibbon
• Hansína Regína Björnsdóttir

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on February 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1973 was Crocodile Rock by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Elton John - Crocodile Rock
2. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
3. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
4. Hurricane Smith - Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?
5. Stevie Wonder - Superstition

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1973 was Could It Be I'm Falling In Love by Spinners, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
2. The O'Jays - Love Train
3. Brighter Side Of Darkness - Love Jones
4. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
5. Stevie Wonder - Superstition

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th 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 05, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 05, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 05, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 07:52 am and setting at 09:11 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 05, 1973

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Someone born on February 05, 1973 is:

52 years 4 months old,

or 628 months and 20 days old,

or 2733 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19133 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 1973?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 5th 2026.

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

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

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