What happened on Saturday May 05, 1973?

Here's what happened on May 05, 1973:

• Secretariat Wins Kentucky Derby with Record Time Secretariat won the 99th Kentucky Derby, setting an extraordinary record time of 1:59, which remains unbeaten to this day. Ridden by jockey Ron Turcotte, the horse's performance was a landmark moment in horse racing history.
• John B. Connally Switches Political Parties In a significant political shift, former Texas Governor and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally announced his departure from the Democratic Party and his allegiance to the Republican Party, reflecting the evolving political landscape of the early 1970s.
• Youngest Mount Everest Climber Shambu Tamang became notable for attempting to climb Mount Everest at a remarkably young age. However, there was significant controversy and dispute surrounding his actual age at the time of the summit attempt.
• Fatal Portuguese Air Force Crash in Mozambique A tragic aviation incident occurred when a Nord 2052 Noratlas aircraft of the Portuguese Air Force crashed during a landing attempt at Mueda Airport in Mozambique. The crash resulted in the loss of all 11 people on board, highlighting the risks of military aviation during this period.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from May. 05, 1973

Newspapers from May. 05, 1973

May 05, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 125th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

May 05, 1973 in May 1973 calendar

Famous people born on May 05, 1973:

• Tina Yothers

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Famous people born in 1973

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Famous people died on May 05, 1973:

• Lionello Fiumi

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on May 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1973 was Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
2. War - The Cisco Kid
3. The Sweet - Little Willy
4. Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
5. Vicki Lawrence - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Wizzard - See My Baby Jive
2. Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
3. The Sweet - Hell Raiser
4. Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
5. Perry Como - And I Love You So

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1973 was Pillow Talk by Sylvia (r&b), according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Sylvia (r&b) - Pillow Talk
2. Ohio Players - Funky Worm
3. Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
4. The Temptations - Masterpiece
5. War - Cisco Kid

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 05, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 07:53 am and setting at 11:35 pm.

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

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Someone born on May 05, 1973 is:

52 years 1 month old,

or 625 months

or 2717 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19024 days old,

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

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 5th 2026.

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

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

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