What happened on Monday May 07, 1973?

About May 7th, 1973, in brief:

  • Historical events: Gary Cooper, a legendary Hollywood actor known for his iconic roles in Western films and classic movies like 'High Noon', was born on this day. Cooper was a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood, winning two Academy Awards and known for his distinctive laconic acting style.
  • Day of the week: May 7th, 1973 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn
  • #1 UK song: See My Baby Jive by Wizzard
  • Popular movie: Amarcord directed by Federico Fellini

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May 07, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 07, 1973:

  • Gary Cooper's Birthday Gary Cooper, a legendary Hollywood actor known for his iconic roles in Western films and classic movies like 'High Noon', was born on this day. Cooper was a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood, winning two Academy Awards and known for his distinctive laconic acting style.
  • Amy Heckerling's Birthday Amy Heckerling, an influential American film director, producer, and screenwriter, was born. She is renowned for directing iconic films like 'Clueless' and 'Look Who's Talking', and has been a significant voice in contemporary cinema.
  • Müslüm Gürses' Birthday Müslüm Gürses, a legendary Turkish singer and actor, was born. He was an iconic figure in Turkish arabesque music, known for his deeply emotional and powerful vocal performances that resonated with millions.
  • Pannalal Patel's Birthday Pannalal Patel, a renowned Indian author who significantly contributed to Gujarati literature, was born. Known for his powerful storytelling and cultural narratives, Patel was an important voice in 20th-century Indian regional literature.
  • Jan Peter Balkenende's Birthday Jan Peter Balkenende, a prominent Dutch politician and jurist, was born. He served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 2002 to 2010, playing a significant role in Dutch political landscape during a transformative period.
  • Jim Lowe's Birthday Jim Lowe, an American singer-songwriter best known for his hit song 'The Green Door', was born. He was a notable figure in the mid-20th-century popular music scene.
  • Eric Krenz's Birthday Eric Krenz, an American track and field athlete specializing in discus throwing and shot put, was born. He was part of the competitive athletic landscape of his era, representing the United States in international sporting competitions.
  • Phil Campbell's Birthday Phil Campbell, a Welsh guitarist and songwriter known for his work with the legendary rock band Motörhead and the group Persian Risk, was born. He was an important figure in the heavy metal and rock music scene.
  • Huang Zhihong's Birthday Huang Zhihong, a Chinese shot putter who represented her country in international athletic competitions, was born. She was part of China's growing presence in international track and field events.
  • Lawrence Johnson's Birthday Lawrence Johnson, an American pole vaulter who competed in track and field events, was born. He was part of the competitive athletic landscape, representing the potential and skill of American athletes.

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

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What day of the week was May 07, 1973?


May 07, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 127th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 1973 can also be written as 5/7/1973 in the US and as 7/5/1973 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 07, 1973?


Famous people born on May 07, 1973:

  • Paolo Savoldelli

    Professional Italian cyclist known as the 'Flying Downhill' for his exceptional descending skills, who won the Giro d'Italia twice (2002 and...

  • Kristian Lundin

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May 07, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 07, 1973:

  • Maxine Doyle
  • Arcadio María Larraona Saralegui

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May 07, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 07, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 1973 was Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

  1. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree youtube
  2. - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life youtube
  3. - Little Willy youtube
  4. - The Cisco Kid youtube
  5. - Drift Away youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 07, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

  1. - See My Baby Jive youtube
  2. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree youtube
  3. - Hell Raiser youtube
  4. - Hello Hello I'm Back Again youtube
  5. - And I Love You So youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 07, 1973 was Funky Worm by Ohio Players, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

  1. - Funky Worm
  2. - Pillow Talk
  3. - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life youtube
  4. - Leaving Me
  5. - Cisco Kid
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May 07, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th is Taurus.

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

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

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May 07, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 07, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:15 am and setting at 01:07 am.

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

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How old is someone born on May 07, 1973?


Someone born on May 07, 1973 is:

52 years and 7 days old,

or 624 months and 7 days old,

or 2714 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19000 days old,

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

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 7th 2026.

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

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