What happened on Thursday February 08, 1973?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1973:

• US Senate Watergate Investigation Begins The U.S. Senate officially named seven members to a special committee to investigate the Watergate scandal, marking a crucial moment in American political history that would ultimately lead to President Nixon's resignation.
• Denmark's Church Recognizes Gay Marriage The Church of Denmark (Evangelical-Lutheran Church) became the first Christian denomination to recognize gay marriage, with Pastor Harald Søbye performing a wedding ceremony for two men, marking a groundbreaking moment in LGBTQ+ religious acceptance.
• Max Yasgur - Woodstock Festival Host Max Yasgur, the owner of the dairy farm in Bethel, New York, who famously hosted the iconic Woodstock Music Festival in 1969, passed away. Born in 1919, he became a significant cultural figure by providing his land for the legendary music event.
• Rare Comet Rediscovery The comet 64P/Swift–Gehrels was rediscovered by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in California, having last been observed in 1889, representing an important moment in astronomical research.
• Herbie Taylor - South African Cricket Player Dies Herbie Taylor, a notable South African cricket player, passed away. During his career, he scored 2,936 runs in 42 Test matches, making significant contributions to South African cricket.
• Tom King - Australian Olympic Yachtsman Tom King was an Australian 470 class yachtsman who competed in the 1996 Olympics, representing his country in sailing competitions.
• Jean Kerr's 'Finishing Touches' Premieres Jean Kerr's theatrical work 'Finishing Touches' premiered in New York City, showcasing her talents as a playwright and adding to the vibrant theatrical landscape of the early 1970s.
• Cricket Record Partnership In a remarkable cricket performance, players Mushtaq and Asif Iqbal created a significant partnership, scoring 350 runs together for the fourth wicket against New Zealand.

Events in 1973

February 08, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1973

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 1973

February 08, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 39th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1973 can also be written as 2/8/1973 in the US and as 8/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1973 in February 1973 calendar

Famous people born on February 08, 1973:

• Project Pat

  Prominent rapper from Memphis, Tennessee, known for his contributions to Southern hip-hop.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on February 8th

February 08, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 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 08, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 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 08, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 08, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 09:12 am and setting at 11:31 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 08, 1973

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Someone born on February 08, 1973 is:

52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 6 days old,

or 2726 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19088 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1973?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 08, 1973.

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