What happened on Thursday April 12, 1973?

Here's what happened on April 12, 1973:

• Swaziland Constitutional Crisis King Sobhuza II of Swaziland (now Eswatini) dramatically annulled the 1968 constitution and dissolved the parliament, consolidating royal power and fundamentally altering the nation's political landscape.
• France Recognizes North Vietnam France officially recognized North Vietnam, a significant diplomatic move in the context of post-colonial Southeast Asian geopolitics.
• Sudan Adopts New Constitution Sudan formally adopted a new constitution, marking a significant moment in the country's political development and governance structure.
• Labour Party Wins London Council The Labour Party secured control of the Greater London Council, representing a notable shift in local British political dynamics.

Events in 1973

April 12, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 12, 1973

Newspapers from Apr. 12, 1973

April 12, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1973 can also be written as 4/12/1973 in the US and as 12/4/1973 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1973 in April 1973 calendar

Famous people born on April 12, 1973:

• Christina Moore

  TV actress known for various television roles.

• Christian Panucci

  Renowned Italian footballer who played as a defender for top clubs like AC Milan, Real Madrid, and AS Roma.

• J. Scott Campbell

  Prominent American comic book artist and illustrator known for his distinctive style in the comic book industry.

• Lionel Roux

  French professional tennis player who was part of the Davis Cup winning team in 1996.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on April 12th

Famous people died on April 12, 1973:

• Arthur Freed

  American songwriter and producer (b. 1894).

• Alphonse Lacroix

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on April 12th

April 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 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.

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

April 12, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 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.

1. Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
2. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Get Down
3. Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
4. David Cassidy - I'm A Clown / Some Kind Of Summer
5. Little Jimmy Osmond - Tweedle Dee

April 12, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 1973 was Masterpiece by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. The Temptations - Masterpiece
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
3. Four Tops - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
4. Al Green - Call Me (Come Back Home)
5. The Staple Singers - Oh La De Da

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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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 12, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 12, 1973 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 12, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:45 pm and setting at 03:07 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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Your place in the Universe on April 12, 1973

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Someone born on April 12, 1973 is:

52 years 1 month old,

or 625 months and 2 days old,

or 2717 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19025 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1973?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 12, 1973.

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