Monday April 09, 1973: on this day

April 09, 1973 was the 99th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 09, 1973 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 09, 1973, who was born and died on April 09, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 09, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia by Vicki Lawrence), movies (e.g. Scarecrow, directed by Jerry Schatzberg), TV series (e.g. Cheri) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 9th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 09, 1973?


April 09, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 99th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 09, 1973 can also be written as 4/9/1973 in the US and as 9/4/1973 in UK and Europe.

April 09, 1973 in April 1973 calendar

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April 09, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 09, 1973:

  • Netherlands recognizes north vietnam.
  • Otto kerner, former governor of illinois, convicted for his role in an illegal racetrack scheme.
  • 37th golf masters championship: tommy aaron wins, shooting a 283.

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April 09, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 9th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 09, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 09, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on April 9th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 09, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 09, 1973 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 09, 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 April 09, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 10:14 am and setting at 01:30 am.

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

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Who was born on April 09, 1973?


Famous people born on April 09, 1973:

  • Spencer Rice
    Spencer Rice

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Elliyah Abrams

    Elliyah Abrams is an American politician who served as the 82nd Governor of Georgia from 2019 to 2023.

  • Prapti Gupta

    Noted biographer celebrated for bringing historical figures to life through her writing.

  • Emma Caulfield

    Actress.

  • Spenny Rice

    Canadian entertainer.

  • Charles-Édouard Coridon
  • Bart Goor
  • Kelly Holcomb
  • Sergej Konovalov
  • Gašper Okorn
  • Speranza Scappucci
  • Lewis Sims
  • Faysal bin Turki bin Nasser Al Sa'ud
  • Dan Șova
  • Carmen Alcayde
  • Gianluca Fubelli
  • Vincent Blanc
  • Lucio Angulo
  • Marco Barusso
  • Carlo Calenda

Whose famous birthday is on April 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 9th:

  • Kristen Stewart
    Kristen Stewart

    American actress.

  • Cynthia Nixon
    Cynthia Nixon

    Cynthia Nixon is an American actress best known for her role as Miranda Hobbes in the HBO series Sex and the City.

  • Robin Wright
    Robin Wright

    Robin wright is an actress known for her roles in house of cards and the princess bride.

  • Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid

    Dennis quaid is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the parent trap, the rookie, and the day after tomorrow.

  • Elle Fanning
    Elle Fanning

    Elle fanning is an american movie actress known for her roles in films such as maleficent and the neon demon.

  • Jean-Paul Belmondo
    Jean-Paul Belmondo

    French actor, hailed as the new anti-hero of cinema in 1957 after he was a huge success in "a bout de souffle.

  • Jenna Jameson
    Jenna Jameson

    Jenna Jameson is a former adult film actress who became one of the most famous and successful in the industry.

  • Jesse McCartney
    Jesse McCartney

    Jesse mccartney is an american actor and singer known for his roles in television shows and for his music career.

  • Leighton Meester
    Leighton Meester

    Leighton meester is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as blair waldorf in the television series gossip girl.

  • Swara Bhaskar
    Swara Bhaskar

    Swara bhaskar is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and her outspoken views on social and social issues.

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April 09, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years and 16 days old,

or 612 months and 16 days old,

or 2663 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18644 days old,

if you were born on April 09, 1973.

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

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 09, 1973?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 9th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 09, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 09, 1973.

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April 09, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 09, 1973:

  • Piero Bottoni
  • Carlo Jelardi
  • Henrique da Silveira
  • Warren Lewis

What famous deaths happened on April 9th?

Famous deaths on April 9th:

  • Sidney Lumet
    Sidney Lumet

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2011).

  • Brook Benton
    Brook Benton

    Singer (just a matter of time) dies from meningitis in her 56th year.

  • Habeeb Al Sadr

    Shi'a cleric and political leader in Iraq during the 20th century.

  • Dietrick Bonhoeffer

    German Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident.

  • Desani

    Renowned Indian author known for his novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.

  • Michoel Feinstein

    A leading 20th-century American Orthodox rabbi and Talmudic authority.

  • Hisashi Inoue

    Renowned Japanese playwright known for his works that often explored social issues.

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April 09, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 09, 1973:

  • Day of National Unity- (???????? ?????????? ???), an annual public holiday in Georgia.
  • Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor, celebrated as Bataan Day in Bataan) in the Philippines.
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Jalál (Glory) - First day of the second month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Saints celebrated on April 09, 1973:

  • Saint Waltrudis
  • Saint Casilda
  • Saint Ingofried
  • Saint Hugo of Rouan
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April 09, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 09, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 9th and April 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 09, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 09, 1973 was The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia by Vicki Lawrence, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

April 09, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 09, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
  2. - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
  3. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
  4. - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
  5. - Sing

April 09, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 09, 1973 was Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

April 09, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 09, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
  2. - Get Down
  3. - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
  4. - I'm A Clown / Some Kind Of Summer
  5. - Tweedle Dee

April 09, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 09, 1973 was Masterpiece by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

April 09, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 09, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Masterpiece
  2. - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
  3. - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
  4. - Call Me (Come Back Home)
  5. - Oh La De Da

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April 09, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 09, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Scarecrow

Scarecrow

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg

Starring: Gene Hackman, Al Pacino, Dorothy Tristan, Ann Wedgeworth

Country: United States of America

Soylent Green

Soylent Green

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors

Country: United States of America

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Corrado Farina

Starring: Carroll Baker, George Eastman (II), Ely Galleani, Carla Mancini, Lorenzo Piani, Isabelle De Funès, Daniela Balzaretti

Country: Italy

Paper Moon

Paper Moon

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman

Country: United States of America

Scarecrow

Scarecrow

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg

Starring: Gene Hackman, Al Pacino, Dorothy Tristan, Ann Wedgeworth

Country: United States of America

April 09, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 09, 1973 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Cheri

Cheri

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Release year: 1973

Lawinenpatrouille

Lawinenpatrouille

Release year: 1973

The Bobby Darin Show

The Bobby Darin Show

Release year: 1973

Starring: Bobby Darin, Richard Bakalyan, Roger Carroll, Geoff Edwards

Country: United States of America

April 09, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 09, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three by John Godey

The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three

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1973 novel about the NYC subway hijacking. 1974 Dell paperback edition.

All Creatures Great And Small by James Herriot

All Creatures Great And Small

By:

This classic bestseller is multimillion-copy. Enter the magical world of James Herriot, the beloved veterinarian and his gang of funny, heartwarming, and tragic animal patients.

The Best And The Brightest by David Halberstam

The Best And The Brightest

By:

"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

By:

America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off

The Implosion Conspiracy by Louis Nizer

The Implosion Conspiracy

By:

Collectible Hardcover Fiction Out of Print

April 09, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 09, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73

TREK73

Platform: HP Time-Shared BASIC

Genre: Space combat simulation

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Business

Gotcha

Gotcha

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Lunar Lander

Lunar Lander

Platform: DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based

Genre: Retro/Simulation

history

Who was the US President on April 09, 1973?

On April 09, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 09, 1973?

On April 09, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 09, 1973?

On April 09, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 9th?

April 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war and 2019 western libya offensive: the un cancels the planned libyan national conference, which was scheduled for later in april. this conference was to have negotiations between political factions in order to organize new elections.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel opens an investigation into a video that appears to show soldiers cheering while a palestinian man is killed by an israeli sniper at the gazan border fence. (the washington post). despite growing tensions between the two groups, the palestinian authority pays salaries to west bank staff but not gaza strip staff.
  • 2017 - 2017 palm sunday church bombings: at least 45 people were killed and 50 others injured in explosions at two coptic christian churches that were packed with worshippers in the egyptian cities tanta or alexandria on palm sunday. in response to the bombings, the government of egypt declares a three month state of emergency.

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What happened in 1973?

1973 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Egyptian tanks move further into Israel
  • Judy Rankin wins LPGA GNA Golf Classic
  • Raisin opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 847 performances

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What was the calendar for April 1973?

April 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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