What happened on Monday April 16, 1973?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1973:

• 77th Boston Marathon Results The 77th Boston Marathon saw Jon Anderson winning the men's division with a time of 2:16:03, while Jacqueline Hansen claimed victory in the women's division with a time of 3:05:59. This event marked another milestone in the historic marathon's long-running tradition.
• Billboard Chart Topper The popular song 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree' by the group Dawn topped the music charts in the United States during the week of April 16th to April 22nd, 1973. This song became a significant cultural touchstone of the early 1970s.
• Death of István Kertész, Renowned Conductor István Kertész, a prominent Hungarian-born German conductor best known for his work with the London Symphony Orchestra, passed away at the tragically young age of 43. Kertész was a significant figure in classical music during the mid-20th century, known for his interpretative skills and dynamic conducting style.

Events in 1973

April 16, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1973

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1973

April 16, 1973 was a Monday and it was the 106th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1973 can also be written as 4/16/1973 in the US and as 16/4/1973 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1973 in April 1973 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1973:

• Akon

  Senegalese-American singer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who founded Akon Lighting Africa, providing solar power solutions across the...

• Abd al-Aziz bin Fahd Al Sa'ud

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1973:

• Nino Bravo

  Nino Bravo was a popular Spanish singer known for his romantic ballads during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

• István Kertész

  Renowned Hungarian conductor and music educator who made significant contributions to classical music during the mid-20th century.

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1973 was Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
2. Vicki Lawrence - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
3. Carpenters - Sing
4. War - The Cisco Kid
5. Four Tops - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)

April 16, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 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 16th and April 22nd.

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 16, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1973 was Masterpiece by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. The Temptations - Masterpiece
2. Four Tops - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
3. Sylvia (r&b) - Pillow Talk
4. The Staple Singers - Oh La De Da
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th 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 16, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1973 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 16, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:04 pm and setting at 04:49 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 16, 1973 is:

52 years 1 month old,

or 625 months and 21 days old,

or 2720 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19044 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1973?

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 16, 1973.

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