Wednesday January 17, 1973: on this day

January 17, 1973 was the 17th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 17, 1973, who was born and died on January 17, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. You're So Vain by Carly Simon), movies (e.g. Baba Yaga, directed by Corrado Farina), TV series (e.g. Lawinenpatrouille) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 17, 1973?


January 17, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1973 can also be written as 1/17/1973 in the US and as 17/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

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January 17, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1973:

  • City of amsterdam decides to support hanoi, vietnam.
  • New philippine constitution names marcos president for life.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 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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January 17, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:40 pm and setting at 06:59 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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Who was born on January 17, 1973?


Famous people born on January 17, 1973:

  • François Damiens
    François Damiens

    Belgian comedian and actor, well-known for his tv hoaxes and his role as a "la famille ba(c),lier" (2014) interpreter of the role of a dumb...

  • Cuauhtémoc Blanco

    Mexican soccer legend known for his skill and leadership on the field.

  • M.J. Bale

    M.

  • Liz Ellis

    Australian netball player and sportscaster.

  • Aaron Ward

    Canadian ice hockey player, and sportscaster.

  • Chris Bowen

    Australian politician, 37th treasurer of australia.

  • Amanda Elizabeth Spivey in Spartanburg

    South carolina, usa; miss south carolina-america (1995).

  • Stéphanie de Muru
  • Bob Persichetti
  • Juan Albert Viloca
  • Aleksandr Eryšov
  • Nicola Nosengo
  • Nathalie Lesdema
  • Takeshi Abo
  • Claude Barras
  • Erik Meek

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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


You are 51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 30 days old,

or 2673 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18717 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 17, 1973?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 17, 1973:

  • Fred Essler

    Actor (unsinkable molly brown) dies at 77.

  • Juan Adsuara
  • Erland Ellingsen
  • Tarsila do Amaral

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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


Holidays on January 17, 1973:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're So Vain
  2. - Superstition
  3. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  4. - Crocodile Rock
  5. - Your Mama Don't Dance

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
  2. - Blockbuster
  3. - The Jean Genie
  4. - You're So Vain
  5. - Solid Gold Easy Action

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on January 17, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Superstition
  2. - Why Can't We Live Together
  3. - The World Is A Ghetto
  4. - Trouble Man
  5. - Superfly

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

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

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

Manson

Manson

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Jim Van Bebber

Revolver

Revolver

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sergio Sollima

Starring: Agostina Belli, Paola Pitagora, Fabio Testi, Oliver Reed, Sal Borgese, Carla Mancini, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias, Marco Mariani, Calisto Calisti, Michel Bardinet, Daniel Beretta

Country: Italy

Ulzana's Raid

Ulzana's Raid

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Bruce Davison, Jorge Luke, Richard Jaeckel

Country: United States of America

Sisters

Sisters

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Margot Kidder, Jennifer Salt, Charles Durning, William Finley

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Release year: 1972

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Release year: 1972

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

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

Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie

Elephants Can Remember

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Harper Collins is now the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress suspense--creator and indomitable sleuth Miss Marple as well as meticulous Belgian detective Hercule poirot and many other memorable characters

Open Marriage by Nena and George O'Neill

Open Marriage

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The Peter Prescription by Laurence J. Peter

The Peter Prescription

By:

Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.

The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth

The Odessa File

By:

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.

The Best And The Brightest by David Halberstam

The Best And The Brightest

By:

"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."

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

The most popular videogames on January 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

history

Who was the US President on January 17, 1973?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1973?

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

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What is special about January 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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history

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 January 1973?

January 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Wednesday January 17, 1973