Wednesday February 21, 1973: on this day

February 21, 1973 was the 52nd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 21, 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 21, 1973, who was born and died on February 21, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. Themroc, directed by Claude Faraldo), TV series (e.g. Lawinenpatrouille) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 21st, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 21, 1973?


February 21, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1973 can also be written as 2/21/1973 in the US and as 21/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

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February 21, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 21, 1973:

  • Israeli fighters shoot libyan aircraft down, killing 108
  • Chicago black hawks play record 262nd nhl game without being shut-out.
  • Over the sinai desert, israeli fighter aircraft shoot down libyan arab airlines flight 114 jet killing 108 people.

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February 21, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 21, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 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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Discover the planets positions on February 21st, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 21, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 21, 1973 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 21, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:29 pm and setting at 08:48 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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Who was born on February 21, 1973?


Famous people born on February 21, 1973:

  • Donney Rose

    British politician known for his work in local government.

  • Justin Sane

    American punk musician.

  • Brian Rolston

    American ice hockey player and coach.

  • Heri Joensen

    Faroese singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Bowie Tsang

    Taiwanese actress and singer.

  • Brian Rolston in Flint

    Michigan, usa; nhl left-wing (olympics-1994 new jersey devils).

  • Brodus Clay

    American actor and wrestler.

  • Les Gutches in Medford

    Oregon, usa; 180.

  • Jacob M Appel

    American bioethicist.

  • Chris Yarangga
  • Juan José de los Ángeles
  • Damjan Fras
  • Andrei Frascarelli
  • Cosimo Grottoli
  • Paulo Rink
  • Robert Schörgenhofer
  • Tyrus

Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Jordan Peele
    Jordan Peele

    Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...

  • Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...

  • Ashley Greene
    Ashley Greene

    Ashley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Ellen Page
    Ellen Page

    Ellen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Mélanie Laurent
    Mélanie Laurent

    French actress, director, singer, and writer.

  • Christine Ebersole
    Christine Ebersole

    Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

  • Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer

    American actor.

  • William Baldwin
    William Baldwin

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

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February 21, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 4 days old,

or 2670 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18691 days old,

if you were born on February 21, 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 21, 1973?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 21, 1973.

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February 21, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 21, 1973:

  • Herberta Lackner

    Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

  • Sible de Blaauw

    Renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

  • Dimităr Pešev
  • Enrico Minio

What famous deaths happened on February 21st?

Famous deaths on February 21st:

  • Peter Tork
    Peter Tork

    Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • Ina Claire
    Ina Claire

    Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.

  • Louis Hayward
    Louis Hayward

    Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).

  • Malcolm X

    American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.

  • Gertrude Elion

    Gertrude Elion was a Nobel Prize-winning American biochemist and pharmacologist who made significant contributions to the development of...

  • Cherica Easton

    Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.

  • Malik El Shabazz

    Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.

  • Fredderick Banting

    Co-discoverer of insulin and Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine.

  • Hattye Moen

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 21st

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February 21, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 21, 1973:

  • Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
  • International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).

Saints celebrated on February 21, 1973:

  • Saint Pepin of Landen
  • Saint Randoald
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February 21, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 21, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 19th and February 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 21, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1973 was Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 21, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 21, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Killing Me Softly With His Song
  2. - Dueling Banjos
  3. - Crocodile Rock
  4. - You're So Vain
  5. - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

February 21, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 21, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 21, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. 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 21, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 1973 was Love Train by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 21, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 21, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Train
  2. - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
  3. - Daddy's Home
  4. - Killing Me Softly With His Song
  5. - Love Jones

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February 21, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 21, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Themroc

Themroc

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Claude Faraldo

Starring: Michel Piccoli, Béatrice Romand, Marilù Tolo, Francesca Romana Coluzzi

Those Dirty Dogs

Those Dirty Dogs

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Giuseppe Rosati

Starring: Gianni Garko, Stephen Boyd, Howard Ross, Simón Andreu

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

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

February 21, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 21, 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

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Nacht der Prominenten

Nacht der Prominenten

Release year: 1972

February 21, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 21, 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.

The Sunlight Dialogues by John Gardner

The Sunlight Dialogues

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John Gardner's expansive portrait of the clash of philosophical perspectives in 1960s America. It centers on the appearance of a mysterious stranger, in a small Upstate New York.

The Persian Boy by Mary Renault

The Persian Boy

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"It takes skill and skill to portray, as Miss Renault did, this half-man, part Courtesan who is so deeply enamoured with the warrior,"-The

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.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

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 …

February 21, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 21, 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 February 21, 1973?

On February 21, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1973?

On February 21, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 21, 1973?

On February 21, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 21st?

February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
  • 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
  • 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.

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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.

Discover how February 1973 calendar looked like.

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