What happened on Tuesday January 09, 1973?

Here's what happened on January 09, 1973:

• Brazilian Military Regime Murders Political Opponents During the Brazilian military dictatorship, government forces kidnapped and murdered six political opponents, including Soledad Barrett Viedma. The victims' bodies were discovered in a barn near Abreu e Lima in Pernambuco state, highlighting the regime's brutal suppression of dissent.
• Rhodesia Closes Border with Zambia In a heightened political tension, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) closed its borders with Zambia, alleging that Zambian territories were being used as a base for anti-Rhodesian guerrilla fighters during the Rhodesian Bush War.
• Luna 21 Mission Launched to Moon The Soviet Union launched Luna 21 spacecraft as part of its lunar exploration program, aimed at conducting scientific research and exploration of the Moon's surface.
• New Judges Appointed to European Communities Court of Justice Alexander Mackenzie Stuart, Max Sørensen, and Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh were appointed as judges to the Court of Justice of the European Communities in Luxembourg, with Jean-Pierre Warner joining as Advocate-General, marking an important moment in European judicial development.
• African Freighter Dona Anita Sinks off Vancouver Island The African freighter Dona Anita tragically sank off the coast of Vancouver Island, resulting in the complete loss of all 42 crew members in a devastating maritime disaster.

Events in 1973

January 09, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 09, 1973

Newspapers from Jan. 09, 1973

January 09, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 9th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1973 can also be written as 1/9/1973 in the US and as 9/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

Famous people born on January 09, 1973:

• Sean Paul

  Grammy Award-winning Jamaican dancehall artist who popularized the genre globally with hit songs like 'Temperature' and 'Get Busy'.

• Angela Bettis

  Versatile American actress known for her roles in independent films and horror movies, also working as a director and producer.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on January 9th

Famous people died on January 09, 1973:

• Harry Vandiver

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on January 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
2. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
3. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
4. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
5. Donna Fargo - Funny Face

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
2. The Sweet - Blockbuster
3. David Bowie - The Jean Genie
4. T Rex - Solid Gold Easy Action

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
2. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
3. James Brown - I Got A Bag Of My Own
4. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
5. Curtis Mayfield - Superfly

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th 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 09, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 09, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 09, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 09, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:47 am and setting at 10:12 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 09, 1973 is:

52 years 4 months old,

or 628 months and 5 days old,

or 2731 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19118 days old,

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

There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 9th 2026.

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

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

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