What happened on Thursday July 05, 1973?

Here's what happened on July 05, 1973:

• Rwandan Political Transition Major General Juvénal Habyarimana successfully executed a military coup, overthrowing President Grégoire Kayibanda and seizing political control of Rwanda. This significant political event marked a pivotal moment in Rwandan history, leading to a fundamental shift in the country's governance and setting the stage for future political developments.
• Catastrophic BLEVE in Kingman, Arizona A devastating Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) occurred in Kingman, Arizona, during a propane transfer operation. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of 11 firefighters' lives. This catastrophic event has since become a critical case study in fire department training programs worldwide, highlighting the extreme dangers of industrial liquid gas handling and the risks faced by emergency responders.
• James Bond Film Premiere "Live & Let Die", a James Bond film starring Roger Moore in his debut as 007, premiered. This film marked a significant transition in the Bond franchise, introducing Moore as the new James Bond and featuring a unique blend of spy action and blaxploitation genre elements.
• MGM Grand Hotel Opens in Las Vegas The MGM Grand Hotel was inaugurated in Las Vegas, representing a significant milestone in the city's hospitality and entertainment landscape. Built at a substantial cost of US$107 million, the hotel featured 2,100 rooms, a Jai-alai fronton, and a massive 1,200-seat showroom, symbolizing the ongoing expansion of Las Vegas's entertainment industry.
• Isle of Man Postal Independence The Isle of Man began issuing its own postage stamps, signaling a notable step towards postal autonomy and establishing its unique philatelic identity separate from the United Kingdom's postal system.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Jul. 05, 1973

Newspapers from Jul. 05, 1973

July 05, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 186th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1973 can also be written as 7/5/1973 in the US and as 5/7/1973 in UK and Europe.

July 05, 1973 in July 1973 calendar

Famous people born on July 05, 1973:

• Róisín Murphy

  Acclaimed Irish electronic music artist known for her innovative work with Moloko and successful solo career in dance and electronic genres.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on July 5th

Famous people died on July 05, 1973:

• Salvatore Pagliuca

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on July 5th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 05, 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 5th 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 05, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 05, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:34 am and setting at 11:33 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 05, 1973 is:

51 years 10 months old,

or 622 months and 9 days old,

or 2705 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18941 days old,

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

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 5th 2025.

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

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

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