What happened on Sunday February 18, 1973?

Here's what happened on February 18, 1973:

• Richard Petty Wins 15th Daytona 500 NASCAR legend Richard Petty dominated the 15th Daytona 500, winning by more than two laps over Bobby Isaac, further solidifying his status as one of the most iconic drivers in stock car racing history.
• Marshal Pétain's Body Stolen from Grave In a shocking incident, grave robbers stole the body of Marshal Philippe Pétain, a controversial French military figure who was a World War One hero but later collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War Two, adding another controversial chapter to his complex historical legacy.
• Giant Octopus Captured in Washington State A massive octopus was captured in Hood Canal, Washington, weighing 54 kilograms and measuring an impressive 7 meters across. This extraordinary marine specimen represents a rare and remarkable biological discovery.
• Belgian Athlete Sets Indoor 3000m Record Belgian athlete Emile Puttemans achieved a remarkable athletic feat by setting a new indoor world record in the 3000-meter race with a time of 7:39.2, demonstrating exceptional endurance and speed.
• LPGA Pompano Beach Golf Classic Won by Sandra Palmer Professional golfer Sandra Palmer secured victory in the LPGA Pompano Beach Golf Classic, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.

Events in 1973

February 18, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 18, 1973

Newspapers from Feb. 18, 1973

February 18, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 49th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1973 can also be written as 2/18/1973 in the US and as 18/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 1973 in February 1973 calendar

Famous people born on February 18, 1973:

• Claude Makelele

  Claude Makelele is a legendary French footballer who revolutionized the defensive midfield position, playing pivotal roles for top clubs...

• Shawn Estes

  Shawn Estes is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball, notably for the San Francisco Giants.

• Tom Wisdom
• Claude Makélélé

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on February 18th

Famous people died on February 18, 1973:

• Aristide Cavallini
• Frank Costello
• Max Mack

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on February 18th

February 18, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

1. Elton John - Crocodile Rock
2. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
3. Hurricane Smith - Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?
4. Deliverance - Dueling Banjos
5. Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song

February 18, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

1. The Sweet - Blockbuster
2. The Strawbs - Part Of The Union
3. Gary Glitter - Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)
4. Elton John - Daniel
5. Focus - Sylvia

February 18, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. The O'Jays - Love Train
2. Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
3. Brighter Side Of Darkness - Love Jones
4. Jermaine Jackson - Daddy's Home
5. Stevie Wonder - Superstition

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

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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 18, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 18, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 07:19 pm and setting at 07:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 17, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Mar 18, 1973.

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Someone born on February 18, 1973 is:

52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 26 days old,

or 2725 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19078 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 18, 1973?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 18, 1973.

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