What happened on Sunday April 15, 1973?

Here's what happened on April 15, 1973:

• Federal Express Launches Operations Federal Express (FedEx) officially begins operations, launching 14 small aircraft from Memphis International Airport. On this inaugural night, the company delivers 186 packages to 25 U.S. cities, spanning from Rochester, New York, to Miami, Florida, marking the beginning of a revolutionary logistics and shipping enterprise.
• Formation of GSG 9 The German counter-terrorist special forces unit GSG 9 is officially formed, establishing a critical specialized law enforcement group designed to respond to high-risk terrorist situations and hostage scenarios.
• Charlie Chaplin Returns to America Legendary actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin returns to the United States after a 20-year exile during the McCarthy era, symbolizing a significant moment of personal and cultural reconciliation.
• Morganza Spillway Opened to Prevent Flooding The Morganza Spillway on the Mississippi River is opened for the first time as a critical flood control measure to prevent catastrophic flooding of New Orleans, demonstrating important water management infrastructure.
• New Turkish Government Formed Naim Talu, a former civil servant, forms the 36th government of Turkey, representing a significant moment in the country's political transition and governance.
• Walt Disney Story Exhibit Opens The Walt Disney Story exhibit opens, providing visitors with insights into the life and creative legacy of Walt Disney, a pioneering figure in animation and entertainment.
• Mickey Wright Wins Golf Championship Mickey Wright wins the Second Colgate Dinah Shore Golf Championship, further solidifying her reputation as one of the most accomplished female golfers of her era.

Events in 1973

April 15, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 15, 1973

Newspapers from Apr. 15, 1973

April 15, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 105th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1973 can also be written as 4/15/1973 in the US and as 15/4/1973 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1973 in April 1973 calendar

Famous people born on April 15, 1973:

• Adrien Brody

  Oscar-winning actor known for his powerful performances in films like 'The Pianist' (2002), for which he became the youngest Best Actor...

• Olivier Nakache

  French film director renowned for co-creating the critically acclaimed and internationally successful comedy-drama 'The Intouchables'...

• Robert Scheidt
• Lorenzo Mieli
• Maria V. Snyder

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on April 15th

April 15, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 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 15, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 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 15, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 15, 1973 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 15, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:01 pm and setting at 04:22 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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Someone born on April 15, 1973 is:

52 years and 8 days old,

or 624 months and 8 days old,

or 2714 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19001 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1973?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 15, 1973.

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