Saturday February 17, 1973: on this day

February 17, 1973 was the 48th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 17, 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 February 17, 1973, who was born and died on February 17, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crocodile Rock by Elton John), movies (e.g. Turkish Delight, directed by Paul Verhoeven), TV series (e.g. Lawinenpatrouille) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 17th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 17, 1973?


February 17, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 48th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1973 can also be written as 2/17/1973 in the US and as 17/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

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February 17, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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 17, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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February 17, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 17, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:11 pm and setting at 07:02 am.

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

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Who was born on February 17, 1973?


Famous people born on February 17, 1973:

  • Raphaël Ibañez

    French rugby player.

  • Goran Bunjevčević

    Serbian fr yugoslavia international footballer (d. 2018).

  • Drew Barry

    American basketball player.

  • Frank Sanders

    Nfl wide receiver (arizona cardinals).

  • Chris Robinson

    Nba guard (vancouver grizzlies).

  • Raymond Jackson

    Nfl defensive back (buffalo bills).

  • Kent Karlsen
  • David McIntosh
  • Massimo Pauletto
  • Niina Päivänurmi
  • Hayley Tullett
  • Marek Švec
  • Osvaldo Canobbio
  • Shirley Clamp
  • Antony Cordier
  • Lucy Davis

Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Paris Hilton
    Paris Hilton

    American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

  • Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan

    American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

  • Raffi Ahmad
    Raffi Ahmad

    Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

  • Michael Bay
    Michael Bay

    Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    American actor.

  • Denise Richards
    Denise Richards

    Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

  • Chord Overstreet
    Chord Overstreet

    Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

  • Rene Russo
    Rene Russo

    Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

  • Sasha Pieterse
    Sasha Pieterse

    South African-born American actress known for her role in the TV series Pretty Little Liars.

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February 17, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 1 month old,

or 613 months and 11 days old,

or 2666 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18667 days old,

if you were born on February 17, 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 February 17, 1973?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 17, 1973.

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February 17, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 17, 1973:

  • Gaetano Fiorentino
  • Pixinguinha
  • Francesco Jacomoni di San Savino
  • Leopoldo Zagami

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

  • Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson

    American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

  • Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit

    British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

  • Richard Briers
    Richard Briers

    British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

  • Dorothy Gibson
    Dorothy Gibson

    American singer and actress (d. 1946).

  • Nita Naldi
    Nita Naldi

    Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

  • Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart

    Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

  • Verree Teasdale
    Verree Teasdale

    Actress (skyscraper souls).

  • Erik Rhodes
    Erik Rhodes

    American porn actor (d. 2012).

  • Yaacov Agnon

    Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

  • Giordan Bruno

    Italian philosopher who proposed theories on cosmology and the nature of the universe.

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February 17, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 17, 1973:

  • Random Acts of Kindness Day.
  • Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
  • Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 1973:

  • Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 1973:

  • Saint Evermodus
  • Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
  • Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
  • Saint Silvinus
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February 17, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 12th and February 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1973 was Crocodile Rock by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

February 17, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crocodile Rock
  2. - You're So Vain
  3. - Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?
  4. - Dueling Banjos
  5. - Killing Me Softly With His Song

February 17, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

February 17, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blockbuster
  2. - Part Of The Union
  3. - Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)
  4. - Daniel
  5. - Sylvia

February 17, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1973 was Love Train by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

February 17, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Train
  2. - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
  3. - Love Jones
  4. - Daddy's Home
  5. - Superstition

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February 17, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 17, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Turkish Delight

Turkish Delight

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Paul Verhoeven

Starring: Monique van de Ven, Rutger Hauer, Tonny Huurdeman, Wim van den Brink

Country: United States of America

Walking Tall

Walking Tall

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Leif Garrett, Dawn Lyn

Country: United States of America

Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Charles A. Nichols, Iwao Takamoto

Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Henry Gibson, Paul Lynde, Rex Allen

Country: United States of America

Don Juan (Or If Don Juan Were a Woman)

Don Juan (Or If Don Juan Were a Woman)

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Brigitte Bardot, Robert Hossein, Mathieu Carrière, Michèle Sand

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

February 17, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 17, 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:

Lawinenpatrouille

Lawinenpatrouille

Release year: 1973

The Bobby Darin Show

The Bobby Darin Show

Release year: 1973

Starring: Bobby Darin, Richard Bakalyan, Roger Carroll, Geoff Edwards

Country: United States of America

Double Identity

Double Identity

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dennis Dimster

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Nacht der Prominenten

Nacht der Prominenten

Release year: 1972

February 17, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 17, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

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The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …

Rule Britannia by Daphne du Maurier

Rule Britannia

By:

Daphne du Maurier, in this dark novel of the future explores the consequences of a political, economical, and military alliance between Britain, America.

Fire In The Lake by Frances Fitzgerald

Fire In The Lake

By:

Frances FitzGerald's research and travels led to this landmark book. It takes us into Vietnam, through the traditional, anti-Communist villages and corrupted cities.

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

By:

America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

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The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

February 17, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 17, 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

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Who was the US President on February 17, 1973?

On February 17, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1973?

On February 17, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 17, 1973?

On February 17, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 17th?

February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of February. 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 February 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
  • 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)

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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 February 1973?

February 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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