What happened on Saturday January 20, 1973?

Here's what happened on January 20, 1973:

• Richard Nixon's Second Presidential Inauguration Richard Nixon was inaugurated for his second term as President of the United States, marking a significant moment in American political history. This inauguration occurred during the height of the Watergate scandal, which would ultimately lead to his resignation in 1974.
• Assassination of Amílcar Cabral Amílcar Cabral, a prominent leader of the independence movement in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, was assassinated in Conakry, Guinea. Cabral was a key figure in the African independence struggle against Portuguese colonial rule, known for his intellectual leadership and strategic vision for liberation.
• Dublin Car Bomb Explosion A car bomb exploded in Sackville Place, Dublin, Ireland, resulting in one fatality and 17 injuries. This incident was part of the broader conflict in Northern Ireland known as 'The Troubles', a period of significant political and sectarian violence.
• Death of Lorenz Böhler Lorenz Böhler, an Austrian physician, passed away. Böhler was known for his significant contributions to orthopedic surgery and trauma treatment, particularly in the field of bone and joint injury management.
• Birth of Jalen Rose Jalen Rose, who would later become an NBA guard playing for the Denver Nuggets, was born. Rose would go on to have a notable career in professional basketball and later become a sports commentator and analyst.

Events in 1973

January 20, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 20, 1973

Newspapers from Jan. 20, 1973

January 20, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 20th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1973 can also be written as 1/20/1973 in the US and as 20/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

Famous people born on January 20, 1973:

• Princess Mathilde Duchess of Brabant

  Queen of the Belgians, wife of King Philippe, known for her significant charitable work and representation of the Belgian royal family.

• Benjamin Biolay

  Renowned French singer, musician, and songwriter known for his artistic versatility and personal relationships in the entertainment...

• Mathilde d'Udekem d'Acoz
• Queen Mathilde of Belgium

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on January 20th

Famous people died on January 20, 1973:

• Amilcar Cabral

  Amilcar Cabral was a revolutionary leader who played a crucial role in the independence movements of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde from...

• Lorenz Böhler

  Austrian author and physician (d. 1973).

• Antonio Torrini
• Alberto Augusto

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on January 20th

January 20, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
2. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
3. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
4. Elton John - Crocodile Rock
5. Kenny Loggins - Your Mama Don't Dance

January 20, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
2. The Sweet - Blockbuster
3. David Bowie - The Jean Genie
4. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
5. T Rex - Solid Gold Easy Action

January 20, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
2. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
3. War - The World Is A Ghetto
4. Marvin Gaye - Trouble Man
5. Curtis Mayfield - Superfly

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

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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 20, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 20, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 20, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 07:24 pm and setting at 08:37 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 20, 1973

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Someone born on January 20, 1973 is:

52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 3 days old,

or 2726 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19086 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 1973?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 20, 1973.

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