What happened on Tuesday January 16, 1973?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1973:

• Corning Glass Optical Fiber Patent Scientists at Corning Glass were granted U.S. Patent #3,711,262 for optical fiber technology, a groundbreaking innovation that would fundamentally transform telecommunications, data transmission, and global communication infrastructure in the coming decades.
• USSR's Lunakhod 2 Moon Exploration Mission The Soviet Union launched Lunakhod 2, a sophisticated radio-controlled lunar rover, to explore and gather scientific data from the Moon's surface. This mission was part of the USSR's ambitious lunar exploration program during the Space Race, continuing the success of Lunakhod 1 and expanding humanity's understanding of lunar geography and conditions.
• DUPE: Bonanza Final Episode NBC aired the 440th and final episode of the long-running western television series 'Bonanza', concluding its remarkable 14-season run that had been a staple of American television entertainment.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1973

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1973

January 16, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 16th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1973 can also be written as 1/16/1973 in the US and as 16/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

Famous people born on January 16, 1973:

• Eriko Tamura
• Christopher Markus e Stephen McFeely

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on January 16th

Famous people died on January 16, 1973:

• Edgar Sampson

  Edgar Sampson was an influential American jazz musician and composer known for his significant contributions to swing and big band music...

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on January 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
2. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
3. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
4. Elton John - Crocodile Rock
5. Kenny Loggins - Your Mama Don't Dance

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
2. The Sweet - Blockbuster
3. David Bowie - The Jean Genie
4. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
5. T Rex - Solid Gold Easy Action

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
2. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
3. War - The World Is A Ghetto
4. Marvin Gaye - Trouble Man
5. Curtis Mayfield - Superfly

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 16, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 02:28 pm and setting at 06:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 1973

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Someone born on January 16, 1973 is:

52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 28 days old,

or 2730 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19111 days old,

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

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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

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

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