What happened on Wednesday February 14, 1973?

Here's what happened on February 14, 1973:

• End of Military Draft in the United States On February 14, 1973, the United States concluded its military conscription program, marking the end of mandatory draft for military service. This significant moment represented a pivotal shift in American military recruitment policy, transitioning to an all-volunteer force following the controversial Vietnam War era.
• Muhammad Ali Defeats Joe Bugner Muhammad Ali successfully defended his heavyweight boxing title by defeating British champion Joe Bugner via unanimous points decision in a 12-round match at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. This bout further solidified Ali's legendary status in professional boxing.

Events in 1973

February 14, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 14, 1973

Newspapers from Feb. 14, 1973

February 14, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 45th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1973 can also be written as 2/14/1973 in the US and as 14/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 1973 in February 1973 calendar

Famous people born on February 14, 1973:

• Steve McNair

  Prominent NFL quarterback who played for the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens, tragically killed in 2009.

• Deena Kastor

  Accomplished American long-distance runner who won a bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics and set multiple American records in marathon...

• Tyus Edney

  Professional basketball player known for playing as a guard in the NBA, primarily with the Boston Celtics.

• Yuka Sato

  Japanese figure skater and sportscaster who competed at high levels in international figure skating competitions.

• Christophe Vermandel
• Corinne Boulangier
• Ariel Vromen
• Panjabi MC
• Michael Sucsy

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on February 14th

Famous people died on February 14, 1973:

• Wilf Chadwick
• Émile Reuter

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on February 14th

February 14, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1973 was Crocodile Rock by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Elton John - Crocodile Rock
2. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
3. Hurricane Smith - Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?
4. Deliverance - Dueling Banjos
5. Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song

February 14, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. The Sweet - Blockbuster
2. The Strawbs - Part Of The Union
3. Gary Glitter - Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)
4. Elton John - Daniel
5. Focus - Sylvia

February 14, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 1973 was Love Train by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. The O'Jays - Love Train
2. Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
3. Brighter Side Of Darkness - Love Jones
4. Jermaine Jackson - Daddy's Home
5. Stevie Wonder - Superstition

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 14, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 1973 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 February 14, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:34 pm and setting at 05:32 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 14, 1973

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Someone born on February 14, 1973 is:

52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 9 days old,

or 2723 weeks

or 19061 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 1973?

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 14, 1973.

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