What happened on Tuesday February 06, 1973?

Here's what happened on February 06, 1973:

• Devastating Sichuan Earthquake A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Sichuan Province, causing widespread destruction and resulting in at least 2,199 fatalities. The earthquake devastated local communities and infrastructure, marking one of the significant natural disasters of 1973.
• CN Tower Construction Begins Construction commenced on the iconic CN Tower in Toronto, Canada. This landmark would become one of the world's tallest free-standing structures and a significant architectural achievement of the 1970s.
• ABA All-Star Game The 6th ABA (American Basketball Association) All-Star Game was held, with the West team defeating the East team 123-111 in Utah, showcasing top basketball talent of the era.
• Civil Servants Protest Pension Contributions Approximately 40,000 civil servants demonstrated against proposed increases in pension contributions, highlighting labor tensions and economic challenges of the early 1970s.
• Buddy Rich Performance Renowned American jazz drummer Buddy Rich performed at the Top of the Plaza in Richmond, New York, in a notable concert later televised by PBS.
• Curling Achievement Bernice Fekete achieved a remarkable curling performance, skipping her rink to a second consecutive 8-ender in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
• Lulama Masikazana Lulama Masikazana, a cricket wicket-keeper from KwaZulu-Natal Province, was noted in sports records.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Feb. 06, 1973

Newspapers from Feb. 06, 1973

February 06, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 37th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1973 can also be written as 2/6/1973 in the US and as 6/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

February 06, 1973 in February 1973 calendar

Famous people born on February 06, 1973:

• Amy Robach

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• Valentina Carnelutti

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on February 6th

Famous people died on February 06, 1973:

• Ira Sprague Bowen
• George Pearson

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on February 6th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 06, 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 06, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 06, 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 6th 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 06, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 06, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 08:17 am and setting at 10:20 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 06, 1973

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Someone born on February 06, 1973 is:

52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 17 days old,

or 2724 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19069 days old,

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

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 6th 2026.

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

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

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