What happened on Friday April 06, 1973?

Here's what happened on April 06, 1973:

• Pioneer 11 Space Mission Launch NASA launched the Pioneer 11 spacecraft on a groundbreaking mission to explore Jupiter and Saturn, expanding humanity's understanding of the outer solar system.
• First Designated Hitter in MLB History Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees made history by becoming the first designated hitter in Major League Baseball, drawing a walk in this groundbreaking moment.
• Roberto Clemente Day The Pittsburgh Pirates retired Roberto Clemente's number in honor of the legendary baseball player, commemorating his extraordinary career and humanitarian legacy.
• India Invades Sikkim Indian troops invaded the Kingdom of Sikkim, a significant geopolitical event that would lead to Sikkim's eventual merger with India later in the year.
• Smothers Brothers Legal Victory A federal court ruled in favor of the Smothers Brothers in a breach of contract lawsuit against CBS-TV, awarding them $776,300 USD, marking a significant moment in entertainment legal history.
• Birth of Rie Miyazawa Rie Miyazawa, a prominent Japanese actress and singer, was born on this date. She would later become a notable figure in Japanese entertainment industry.
• Donnie Edwards Birth Donnie Edwards, a future linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, was born. He would later become a notable NFL player.

Events in 1973

April 06, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 06, 1973

Newspapers from Apr. 06, 1973

April 06, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 96th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 1973 can also be written as 4/6/1973 in the US and as 6/4/1973 in UK and Europe.

April 06, 1973 in April 1973 calendar

Famous people born on April 06, 1973:

• Rie Miyazawa

  Prominent Japanese actress and model known for her versatile roles in film and television.

• Pharrell Williams

  Renowned musician, producer, and fashion designer known globally for his innovative work in music and entertainment.

• Lori Heuring

  American actress who has appeared in various television series and films during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• Maurizia Cacciatori

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on April 6th

April 06, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 06, 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.

1. Vicki Lawrence - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
2. Gladys Knight and the Pips - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
3. Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
4. Four Tops - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
5. The Stylistics - Break Up To Make Up

April 06, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 06, 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.

1. Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
2. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Get Down
3. Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
4. David Cassidy - I'm A Clown / Some Kind Of Summer
5. Little Jimmy Osmond - Tweedle Dee

April 06, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 06, 1973 was Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye) by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
2. Al Green - Call Me (Come Back Home)
3. The Temptations - Masterpiece
4. Four Tops - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
5. The Stylistics - Break Up To Make Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 6th is Aries.

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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 06, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 06, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 06, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 07:09 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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Your place in the Universe on April 06, 1973

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Someone born on April 06, 1973 is:

52 years 1 month old,

or 625 months and 8 days old,

or 2718 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19031 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 1973?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 06, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 06, 1973.

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