What happened on Wednesday March 21, 1973?

Here's what happened on March 21, 1973:

• John Dean Warns Nixon About Watergate Threat White House counsel John W. Dean III provided a critical briefing to President Richard M. Nixon, warning about the escalating political crisis surrounding the Watergate scandal, which would ultimately lead to Nixon's resignation.
• Apollo 17 Moon Rock Distribution U.S. President Richard Nixon initiated a symbolic national outreach program by sending pieces of Moon rock samples collected during the Apollo 17 mission to all 50 states, promoting scientific education and national pride in space exploration.
• Lofthouse Colliery Disaster A tragic mining accident occurred at the Lofthouse Colliery in Great Britain, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in the coal mining industry during the early 1970s and the ongoing risks faced by industrial workers.
• Frank Mahovlich Scores 500 NHL Goals Hockey legend Frank Mahovlich achieved a significant milestone by becoming the 5th NHL player to score 500 career goals, a remarkable achievement in professional ice hockey that solidified his status as one of the game's elite scorers.
• First Met Gala with Balenciaga Theme The inaugural Met Gala was held in New York City, featuring a theme that honored the legendary fashion designer Balenciaga, marking a significant moment in the intersection of high fashion, art, and cultural celebration.
• US Billboard Number 1 Song 'Love Train' by The O'Jays topped the Billboard charts in the United States on March 21, 1973, representing the popular soul and R&B music of the era.
• UK Number 1 Song British rock band Slade's hit 'Cum On Feel The Noize' was the top song in the United Kingdom on March 21, 1973, reflecting the glam rock movement of the early 1970s.

Events in 1973

March 21, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 21, 1973

Newspapers from Mar. 21, 1973

March 21, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 80th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 1973 can also be written as 3/21/1973 in the US and as 21/3/1973 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 1973 in March 1973 calendar

Famous people born on March 21, 1973:

• Vanessa Branch

  English-American actress and model known for her roles in various films and television series.

• Large Professor

  Influential American hip-hop producer and rapper known for his significant contributions to the genre.

• Hervé Djamel Loiseau

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on March 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 21, 1973 was Love Train by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. The O'Jays - Love Train
2. Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
3. Deodato - Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)
4. Gladys Knight and the Pips - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
5. Edward Bear - Last Song

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 21, 1973 was Cum On Feel The Noize by Slade, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. Slade - Cum On Feel The Noize
2. Donny Osmond - The Twelfth Of Never
3. The Faces - Cindy Incidentally
4. T Rex - 20th Century Boy
5. The Detroit Emeralds - Feel The Need In Me

March 21, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 21, 1973 was Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye) by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
2. Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
3. The Chi-lites - A Letter To Myself
4. The O'Jays - Love Train
5. Four Tops - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 21, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 21, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 21, 1973 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 21, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:20 pm and setting at 07:19 am.

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

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Someone born on March 21, 1973 is:

52 years 1 month old,

or 625 months and 23 days old,

or 2721 weeks

or 19047 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 21, 1973?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 21st 2026.

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

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

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