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About April 17th, 1973, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 17, 1973, President Richard Nixon announced the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the Watergate scandal, a significant political event in U.S. history.
- Day of the week: April 17th, 1973 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn
- #1 UK song: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando
- Popular movie: The Sting directed by George Roy Hill
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- April 17, 1973: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 17, 1973?
- Who was born on April 17, 1973?
- April 17, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 17, 1973?
- Back in 1973
April 17, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 17, 1973:
- Nixon announces Watergate investigation On April 17, 1973, President Richard Nixon announced the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the Watergate scandal, a significant political event in U.S. history. source: archives.gov
- Federal Express begins operations On April 17, 1973, Federal Express, now known as FedEx, commenced operations with 14 aircraft delivering 186 packages to 25 U.S. cities. This marked the beginning of the company's overnight delivery service. source: fedex.com
- Kissinger recommends study of Philippine insurrection On April 17, 1973, Henry Kissinger, U.S. National Security Advisor, recommended that President Nixon approve a National Security Study Memorandum (NSSM) to examine the insurrection in the southern Philippines. This memorandum aimed to assess the impact of the insurgency on U.S. policy in Southeast Asia. source: history.state.gov
- Boston Marathon Winner Jon Anderson from Oregon claimed victory in the 77th Boston Marathon, completing the race in 2 hours, 16 minutes, and 3 seconds, showcasing elite long-distance running performance.
- Boston Women's Marathon Victory Jacqueline Hansen of California won the Second Boston Women's Marathon with an impressive time of 3 hours, 5 minutes, and 59 seconds, marking a significant moment in women's long-distance running history.
April 17, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from April 1973
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What day of the week was April 17, 1973?
April 17, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 107th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1973 can also be written as 4/17/1973 in the US and as 17/4/1973 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 17, 1973?
Famous people born on April 17, 1973:
![Theo Ratliff]()
Theo RatliffProfessional NBA forward and center who played for Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers, known for his defensive skills and shot-blocking...
![Kenneth Carlsen]()
Kenneth CarlsenDanish professional tennis player who competed in international tournaments during his career.
![Mehdi Belhaj Kacem]()
Mehdi Belhaj Kacem
April 17, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 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 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 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.
- Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
- Vicki Lawrence - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
- Carpenters - Sing
- War - The Cisco Kid
- Four Tops - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
April 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 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.
- Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Get Down
- Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
- David Cassidy - I'm A Clown / Some Kind Of Summer
- Little Jimmy Osmond - Tweedle Dee
April 17, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1973 was Masterpiece by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
- The Temptations - Masterpiece
- Four Tops - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
- Sylvia (r&b) - Pillow Talk
- The Staple Singers - Oh La De Da
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
April 17, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th 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 17, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 17, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1973 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:07 pm and setting at 05:19 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 18, 1973 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1973.
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Someone born on April 17, 1973 is:
53 years 3 months old,
or 639 months and 5 days old,
or 2779 weeks and 1 day old,
or 19454 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1973?
There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 17th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 17, 1973.
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Back in 1973
Why 1973 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on April 17, 1973, a 1973 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to April 17, 1973 includes Nixon announces Watergate investigation, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around April 17, 1973 included “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree” by Dawn, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of April 17, 1973 included The Sting, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
April 17, 1973 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Theo Ratliff, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make April 17, 1973 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1973, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to April 17, 1973.
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