What happened on Wednesday March 07, 1973?

Here's what happened on March 07, 1973:

• Bangladesh's First National Election Historic nationwide voting takes place in Bangladesh, with citizens electing representatives to all 300 seats in the Jatiya Sangsad (national parliament), a crucial step in the nation's democratic development.
• U.S. Diplomats Murdered in Sudan U.S. Ambassador to Sudan Cleo A. Noel Jr. and chargé d'affaires Curtis Moore are kidnapped and brutally murdered by terrorists from the Palestinian Black September Organization, highlighting the volatile geopolitical tensions of the era.
• Awami League Wins Bangladesh Election Sheik Mujib ur-Rahman's Awami League secures a decisive victory in the national election, marking a significant moment in Bangladesh's post-independence political landscape.
• IRA Bombing in England The Provisional Irish Republican Army conducts coordinated bomb attacks in Whitehall and the Old Bailey in London, escalating the conflict during the Northern Ireland troubles.
• Northern Ireland Border Poll A controversial referendum is held in Northern Ireland, with voters choosing to remain part of the United Kingdom. Irish nationalists largely boycott the poll, highlighting ongoing political tensions.
• Death of Belgian WWI Pilot André de Meulemeester, renowned Belgian World War I pilot known as the 'Eagle of Flanders', passes away at the age of 78, marking the end of an era for early aviation heroes.

Events in 1973

March 07, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 07, 1973

Newspapers from Mar. 07, 1973

March 07, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 66th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 07, 1973 can also be written as 3/7/1973 in the US and as 7/3/1973 in UK and Europe.

March 07, 1973 in March 1973 calendar

Famous people born on March 07, 1973:

• Sébastien Izambard

  French singer and member of the internationally acclaimed classical crossover group Il Divo, who joined the band in December 2003.

• Laurent Gané

  Renowned French professional track cyclist who won the prestigious Vélo d'Or award twice, in 1999 and 2003, highlighting his exceptional...

• Ray Parlour

  Former English professional footballer who played for Arsenal and the England national team, known for his midfield skills.

• Jay Duplass
• Andrew Haigh

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on March 7th

Famous people died on March 07, 1973:

• Johann Risztics

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on March 7th

March 07, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 07, 1973 was Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.

1. Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
2. Deliverance - Dueling Banjos
3. Edward Bear - Last Song
4. Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
5. The O'Jays - Love Train

March 07, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 07, 1973 was Cum On Feel The Noize by Slade, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.

1. Slade - Cum On Feel The Noize
2. Donny Osmond - The Twelfth Of Never
3. The Faces - Cindy Incidentally
4. T Rex - 20th Century Boy
5. The Detroit Emeralds - Feel The Need In Me

March 07, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 07, 1973 was Love Train by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.

1. The O'Jays - Love Train
2. Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
4. James Brown - I Got Ants In My Pants - Part 1 <P6>and i want to dance
5. Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 7th is Pisces.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

Discover the personality of March born.

Unlock the Mysteries of March 07, 1973! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

March 07, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 07, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on March 07, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 07, 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 March 07, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 07:15 am and setting at 10:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 17, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Mar 18, 1973.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in March 1973

Your place in the Universe on March 07, 1973

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on March 07, 1973 is:

52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 7 days old,

or 2723 weeks

or 19061 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 07, 1973?

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 7th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 07, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 07, 1973.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.