What happened on Thursday February 15, 1973?

Here's what happened on February 15, 1973:

• US-Cuba Hijacking Prevention Agreement The United States and Cuba signed a bilateral agreement to prevent the hijacking of airplanes, aiming to reduce tensions and improve air travel safety.
• USSR Launches Prognoz 3 Solar Research Satellite The Soviet Union launched the Prognoz 3 satellite as part of its scientific mission to study solar activity and space physics.
• Wally Cox, American Actor, Born Wally Cox, an American actor known for his distinctive voice and comedic roles, was born in 1924.
• Kateřina Neumannová, Czech Cross-Country Skier Kateřina Neumannová is a notable Czech cross-country skier, recognized for her athletic achievements in winter sports.
• Friendsville Academy Breaks Basketball Losing Streak Friendsville Academy in Tennessee ended a remarkable 138-game losing streak, marking a significant moment in the school's sports history.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Feb. 15, 1973

Newspapers from Feb. 15, 1973

February 15, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 46th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 1973 can also be written as 2/15/1973 in the US and as 15/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

February 15, 1973 in February 1973 calendar

Famous people born on February 15, 1973:

• Sarah Wynter

  Australian actress known for her roles in television and film, with a career spanning multiple genres.

• Amy Van Dyken

  Olympic gold medal swimmer who became the first female American athlete to win gold medals in a single Olympics in 1996.

• Alex Borstein

  Emmy Award-winning TV actress best known for her roles in 'Family Guy' and 'The Marvelous Mrs.

• Benoît Teilleria

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on February 15th

Famous people died on February 15, 1973:

• Wally Cox

  Wally Cox was a versatile American comedian and actor best known for his role as Mr.

• Tim Holt

  Tim Holt was an accomplished American actor known for his roles in Western films, including the classic 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'.

• Achille Liénart

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on February 15th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 15, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:48 pm and setting at 06:06 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 15, 1973

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Someone born on February 15, 1973 is:

52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 29 days old,

or 2725 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19081 days old,

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

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 15th 2026.

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

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

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