What happened on Monday March 12, 1973?

Here's what happened on March 12, 1973:

• US Soldiers Begin Leaving Vietnam On March 12, 1973, many of the remaining United States soldiers began to withdraw from Vietnam. This period was emotionally captured by the Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph 'Burst of Joy', which immortalized a POW's reunion with his family.
• John T. Downey Released John T. Downey, the longest-held prisoner of war in United States history, was released after more than 20 years in captivity, marking a significant moment in US military and diplomatic history.
• Nixon Meets Vietnam War POWs President Richard M. Nixon met with former prisoners of war Capt. Jeremiah A. Denton, Jr. and Col. Robinson Risner, symbolizing the nation's recognition and support for veterans returning from the Vietnam War.
• Queen Elizabeth II Opens London Bridge Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the modern London Bridge on March 12, 1973, symbolizing the completion of a significant infrastructure project connecting the city's historic districts.
• Last Episode of 'Laugh-In' On March 12, 1973, the final original episode of the popular comedy variety show 'Laugh-In' aired on NBC. The show would continue with re-runs until May 14, 1973, marking the end of an era in television comedy.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Mar. 12, 1973

Newspapers from Mar. 12, 1973

March 12, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 71st day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1973 can also be written as 3/12/1973 in the US and as 12/3/1973 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1973 in March 1973 calendar

Famous people born on March 12, 1973:

• Sylvia Day

  Sylvia Day is a bestselling romance novelist internationally recognized for her popular Crossfire book series.

• Desirae Spencer

  Desirae Spencer is a prominent adult film actress and model known in the entertainment industry.

• Léonora Miano

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on March 12th

Famous people died on March 12, 1973:

• Frankie Frisch

  American baseball manager and player (d. 1973).

• Mary Gawthorpe
• André Robert Lévy

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on March 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 1973 was Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
2. Deliverance - Dueling Banjos
3. The O'Jays - Love Train
4. Deodato - Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)
5. Edward Bear - Last Song

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 12, 1973 was Cum On Feel The Noize by Slade, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Slade - Cum On Feel The Noize
2. Donny Osmond - The Twelfth Of Never
3. The Faces - Cindy Incidentally
4. T Rex - 20th Century Boy
5. The Detroit Emeralds - Feel The Need In Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 1973 was Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye) by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
2. Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
3. The O'Jays - Love Train
4. The Chi-lites - A Letter To Myself
5. Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 12, 1973 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 12, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:12 am and setting at 02:47 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 12, 1973

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Someone born on March 12, 1973 is:

52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 2 days old,

or 2722 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19056 days old,

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

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 12th 2026.

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

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

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