Monday April 16, 1973: on this day

April 16, 1973 was the 106th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 16, 1973 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 16, 1973, who was born and died on April 16, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn), movies (e.g. Soylent Green, directed by Richard Fleischer), TV series (e.g. Cheri) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 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

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April 16, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

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?

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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April 16, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1973 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on April 16, 1973?


Famous people born on April 16, 1973:

  • Akon

    Senegalese-American philanthropist known for his efforts in providing solar power to African countries.

  • Teddy Cobeña

    Spanish-ecuadorian expressionist and representational sculptor.

  • Charlotta Sörenstam

    Swedish golfer.

  • Gary Delaney

    English comedian.

  • Oksana Yermakova

    Estonian-russian fencer.

  • Bonnie Pink

    Japanese singer-songwriter.

  • Hirofumi Nojima

    Japanese voice actor.

  • Simone Alberghini
  • Nikola Tomičić
  • Bengt Walden
  • Abd al-Aziz bin Fahd Al Sa'ud
  • Krister Cantoni
  • Jacopo Rondinelli
  • Akon (Aliuane Badara Thiam)

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin

    Legendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

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April 16, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years and 10 days old,

or 612 months and 10 days old,

or 2662 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18638 days old,

if you were born on April 16, 1973.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.

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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April 16, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1973:

  • Nino Bravo

    Spanish singer (born 1944).

  • István Kertész

    Hungarian conductor and educator (b. 1929).

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

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April 16, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 1973:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 1973:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

April 16, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
  2. - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
  3. - Sing
  4. - The Cisco Kid
  5. - 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.

April 16, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
  2. - Get Down
  3. - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
  4. - I'm A Clown / Some Kind Of Summer
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 16, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Masterpiece
  2. - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
  3. - Pillow Talk
  4. - Oh La De Da
  5. - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)

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April 16, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Soylent Green

Soylent Green

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors

Country: United States of America

Scorpio

Scorpio

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Paul Scofield, John Colicos

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Corrado Farina

Starring: Carroll Baker, George Eastman (II), Ely Galleani, Carla Mancini, Lorenzo Piani, Isabelle De Funès, Daniela Balzaretti

Country: Italy

Charley One-Eye

Charley One-Eye

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Don Chaffey

Scarecrow

Scarecrow

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg

Starring: Gene Hackman, Al Pacino, Dorothy Tristan, Ann Wedgeworth

Country: United States of America

April 16, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 1973 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Cheri

Cheri

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Release year: 1973

Lawinenpatrouille

Lawinenpatrouille

Release year: 1973

April 16, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All Creatures Great And Small by James Herriot

All Creatures Great And Small

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This classic bestseller is multimillion-copy. Enter the magical world of James Herriot, the beloved veterinarian and his gang of funny, heartwarming, and tragic animal patients.

Harry S. Truman by Margaret Truman

Harry S. Truman

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This is the definitive biography about one of the most influential political figures of the 20th Century. Margaret Truman offers rare insight and understanding of her father's life, and Margaret Truman is unsurpassed in this regard.

The Camerons by Robert Crichton

The Camerons

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The Camerons

The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth

The Odessa File

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A suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes in revelation after revelation. Of a Mafia-like organisation called Odessa...of a real-life fugitive known by the "Butcher of Riga"..of young German journalist, tumed obsessed assassin and.

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

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Entertainment was once a world that didn't sleep. Models, magazine editors, and pop stars all visited "vitamin doctors", to get shots that would enable them to stay awake all night, then work the next day in offices with Calderesque mobiles …

April 16, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 16, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73

TREK73

Platform: HP Time-Shared BASIC

Genre: Space combat simulation

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Business

Gotcha

Gotcha

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Lunar Lander

Lunar Lander

Platform: DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based

Genre: Retro/Simulation

history

Who was the US President on April 16, 1973?

On April 16, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1973?

On April 16, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 1973?

On April 16, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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What happened in 1973?

1973 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Egyptian tanks move further into Israel
  • Judy Rankin wins LPGA GNA Golf Classic
  • Raisin opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 847 performances

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What was the calendar for April 1973?

April 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1973 calendar looked like.

Monday April 16, 1973