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see horoscope and birth chart for January 06, 1973What happened on Saturday, January 6, 1973?
About January 6th, 1973, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 6, 1973, the U.S. Congress officially certified the electoral votes from the 1972 presidential election, confirming Richard Nixon's re-election. Nixon won a historic landslide victory against Democratic candidate George McGovern. This certification marked a significant moment in U.S. electoral history.
- Day of the week: January 6th, 1973 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: You're So Vain by Carly Simon
- #1 UK song: Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond
- Popular movie: The Sting directed by George Roy Hill
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- January 06, 1973: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 06, 1973?
- Who was born on January 06, 1973?
- January 06, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- January 06, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- January 06, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 06, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 06, 1973?
- Back in 1973
January 06, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 06, 1973:
- Nixon's 1972 presidential election certification On January 6, 1973, the U.S. Congress officially certified the electoral votes from the 1972 presidential election, confirming Richard Nixon's re-election. Nixon won a historic landslide victory against Democratic candidate George McGovern. This certification marked a significant moment in U.S. electoral history. source: archives.gov
- Schoolhouse Rock debuts on ABC-TV On January 6, 1973, the educational animated series 'Schoolhouse Rock' premiered on ABC. The show aimed to teach children about various subjects, including math, grammar, and history, through catchy songs and animations. It became a beloved part of American childhood and is still remembered fondly today. source: pbs.org
- Historic electoral vote for a woman On January 6, 1973, Geraldine Ferraro received an electoral vote, marking a historic moment as the first woman to receive such recognition in a presidential election. This event was a significant milestone in the fight for women's representation in U.S. politics, paving the way for future female candidates. source: npr.org
- Vice Presidential Election Proceedings During the 1972 election proceedings, Vice President Spiro Agnew was re-elected with 520 votes, while Sargent Shriver received 17 votes and Theodora Nathan received one vote.
- Cricket Player Profile: Sairaj Bahatule Sairaj Bahatule was a promising leg-spin all-rounder from Bombay (Mumbai), known for his versatile cricket skills during the early 1970s.
January 06, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1973
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What day of the week was January 06, 1973?
January 06, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 6th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 06, 1973 can also be written as 1/6/1973 in the US and as 6/1/1973 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 06, 1973?
Famous people born on January 06, 1973:
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Edoardo PontiItalian film director and screenwriter, son of renowned actress Sophia Loren and film producer Carlo Ponti.
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Éric Piolle
January 06, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
January 06, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 06, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 06, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.
- Carly Simon - You're So Vain
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Stevie Wonder - Superstition
- Donna Fargo - Funny Face
January 06, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.
- Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
- Gary Glitter - I Love You Love Me Love
- Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
- David Bowie - The Jean Genie
- The Sweet - Blockbuster
January 06, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.
- Stevie Wonder - Superstition
- Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- James Brown - I Got A Bag Of My Own
- Joe Simon - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad
January 06, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.
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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 06, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1973 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 06, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 06, 1973 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 06, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:29 am and setting at 08:01 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.
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Someone born on January 06, 1973 is:
53 years 6 months old,
or 642 months and 30 days old,
or 2795 weeks and 4 days old,
or 19569 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 1973?
There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 6th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 06, 1973.
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Why 1973 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on January 6, 1973, a 1973 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to January 6, 1973 includes Nixon's 1972 presidential election certification, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 6, 1973 included “You're So Vain” by Carly Simon, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 6, 1973 included The Sting, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 6, 1973 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Edoardo Ponti, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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