Thursday January 18, 1973: on this day

January 18, 1973 was the 18th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 18, 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 18, 1973, who was born and died on January 18, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 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 18th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1973?


January 18, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 18th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1973 can also be written as 1/18/1973 in the US and as 18/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

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January 18, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1973:

  • Boston red sox sign orlando cepeda as first player signed as a designated hitter.
  • Eleven labour party councillors in clay cross, derbyshire, england, are ordered to pay £6,985 for not enforcing the housing finance act.

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January 18, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th 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 18, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 18th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 18, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 18, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:57 pm and setting at 07:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Feb 17, 1973.

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Who was born on January 18, 1973?


Famous people born on January 18, 1973:

  • Burnie Burns
    Burnie Burns

    American actor, director, and producer, co-founded rooster teeth productions.

  • Ben Willbond
    Ben Willbond

    Actor and comedian from england.

  • Ayano Yamane

    Creator of the popular manga series 'Crimson Spell'.

  • Nila Madhab Panda

    Indian film director known for his work in environmental cinema.

  • Luther Dickinson

    Talented musician and songwriter, known for his work with bands like North Mississippi Allstars and The Black Crowes.

  • Regilio Vreede soccer player (Blue White

    Regilio vreede is a former dutch soccer player who is mostly known for his time playing for rkc.

  • Rolando Schiavi

    Argentinian coach and footballer.

  • Joe Kehoskie

    American baseball executive.

  • Crispian Mills

    English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and director.

  • Anthony Koutoufides

    Gladiator and australian rules footballer.

  • Luke Goodwin

    Australian rugby league player and coach.

  • Benjamin Jealous

    American civic leader and activist.

  • Shinobu Nakayama

    Japanese singer and actress.

  • Billy Tolley

    Reality star.

  • Guo Degang

    Chinese actor.

  • Junior Burrough

    Nba forward (boston celtics).

  • Edward Jasper

    Defensive tackle (philadelphia eagles).

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

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January 18, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 2 days old,

or 2674 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18720 days old,

if you were born on January 18, 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 18, 1973?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

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

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

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January 18, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1973:

  • Irina Nikolaevna Levchenko

    Russian tank commander (b. 1924).

  • Al Horowitz
  • Stanley Smith Stevens
  • Lucie de Vienne

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1973:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 18, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 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 18, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 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 18, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 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 18, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 18, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 18, 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 18, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 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 18, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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 18, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth

The Odessa File

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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.

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 …

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

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.

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.

January 18, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 18, 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 18, 1973?

On January 18, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1973?

On January 18, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1973?

On January 18, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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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 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.

Discover how January 1973 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 18, 1973