What happened on Tuesday June 12, 1973?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1973:

• Coleraine Bombings: Tragic IRA Attack On June 12, 1973, a devastating Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) car bomb in Coleraine, County Londonderry, resulted in the deaths of six Protestant civilians and wounded 33 others. This violent incident was part of the broader Northern Ireland conflict known as 'The Troubles', highlighting the sectarian violence that plagued the region during this period.
• Bevan Congdon's Remarkable Cricket Performance On June 12, 1973, New Zealand all-rounder Bevan Congdon delivered an impressive batting performance in the first Test match against England at Nottingham. Congdon scored 176 runs during New Zealand's pursuit of England's 479-run total. Despite a valiant effort, New Zealand was ultimately dismissed for 440, narrowly missing victory.
• Yankees Player Trade On June 12, 1973, the New York Yankees traded pitchers Mike Kekich and Lowell Palmer. This trade was notable not just for the player exchange, but also because Kekich was known for a controversial personal life involving wife swapping, which had garnered media attention.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1973

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1973

June 12, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1973 can also be written as 6/12/1973 in the US and as 12/6/1973 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1973 in June 1973 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1973:

• Jason Caffey

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• Daron Rahlves
• Dina Powell

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Famous people born on June 12th

Famous people died on June 12, 1973:

• Sailor Jerry

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on June 12th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 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 12, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 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 12th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 12, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:54 pm and setting at 03:31 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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Someone born on June 12, 1973 is:

51 years 11 months old,

or 623 months and 2 days old,

or 2709 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18964 days old,

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

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

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