What happened on Monday June 11, 1973?

Here's what happened on June 11, 1973:

• Coleraine Bombings during The Troubles A devastating Provisional Irish Republican Army car bomb attack in Coleraine, County Londonderry, resulted in the tragic deaths of six Protestant civilians and wounded 33 others. This incident was part of the broader sectarian conflict known as The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
• World War II Strategic Planning: Erich von Manstein's Ardennes Invasion Plan Field Marshal Erich von Manstein, a key strategic planner for the German Wehrmacht during World War II, developed a critical military strategy for invading France through the challenging terrain of the Ardennes forest. As chief of staff to General von Rundstedt, Manstein played a pivotal role in designing the breakthrough plan that would ultimately lead to the successful German invasion of France in 1940.
• Libya Nationalizes Bunker Hunt Oil Concession Under the leadership of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya took full control of the Sareer oilfield, nationalizing the oil company previously owned by U.S. multimillionaire Nelson Bunker Hunt and British Petroleum. This action represented a significant moment in Libya's assertion of economic sovereignty and control over its natural resources.
• Death of Sean Kenny Sean Kenny, a prominent Irish theatre designer, passed away at the age of 43 due to a sudden brain hemorrhage. Kenny was known for his innovative contributions to theatrical design and staging.

Events in 1973

June 11, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 11, 1973

Newspapers from Jun. 11, 1973

June 11, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 162nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 11, 1973 can also be written as 6/11/1973 in the US and as 11/6/1973 in UK and Europe.

June 11, 1973 in June 1973 calendar

Famous people born on June 11, 1973:

• Faith Evans

  Renowned R&B singer, songwriter, and actress known for her significant contributions to the music industry in the 1990s and 2000s.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on June 11th

June 11, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1973 was My Love by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Paul McCartney - My Love
2. Clint Holmes - Playground In My Mind
3. Sylvia - Pillow Talk
4. Barry White - I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby
5. Elton John - Daniel

June 11, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1973 was Can The Can by Suzi Quatro, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Suzi Quatro - Can The Can
2. 10cc - Rubber Bullets
3. Wizzard - See My Baby Jive
4. Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
5. Medicine Head - One And One Is One

June 11, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 11, 1973 was One Of A Kind (Love Affair) by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. The Spinners - One Of A Kind (Love Affair)
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Daddy Could Swear, I Declare
3. Barry White - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
4. Bloodstone - Natural High
5. The Dells - Give Your Baby A Standing Ovation

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 11, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 11, 1973 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 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 June 11, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:54 pm and setting at 02:55 am.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on June 11, 1973

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Someone born on June 11, 1973 is:

51 years 11 months old,

or 623 months and 3 days old,

or 2709 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18965 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 11, 1973?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 11, 1973.

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