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see horoscope and birth chart for February 22, 1973What happened on Thursday, February 22, 1973?
About February 22nd, 1973, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 22nd, 1973 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack
- #1 UK song: Blockbuster by The Sweet
- Popular movie: The Sting directed by George Roy Hill
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- What day of the week was February 22, 1973?
- Who was born on February 22, 1973?
- February 22, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- February 22, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- February 22, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 22, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 22, 1973?
- Back in 1973
What day of the week was February 22, 1973?
February 22, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 22, 1973 can also be written as 2/22/1973 in the US and as 22/2/1973 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 22, 1973?
Famous people born on February 22, 1973:
![Olivier Girault]()
Olivier GiraultFrench handball player and coach who led France's national handball team to victory in 2008 and later transitioned to coaching the Paris...
![Philippe Gaumont]()
Philippe GaumontFrench cyclist known for winning several races and an Olympic bronze medal, but also for his public confession about doping in professional...
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Christophe Oriol![Juninho Paulista]()
Juninho Paulista
February 22, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 22, 1973:
![Katina Paxinou]()
Katina PaxinouRenowned Greek actress who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' (1943), a significant achievement...
![Jean-Jacques Bertrand]()
Jean-Jacques BertrandCanadian politician who served as the 21st Premier of Quebec from 1968 to 1973, playing a significant role in Quebec's political landscape...
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Elizabeth BowenIrish novelist and short story writer known for her works exploring the complexities of human relationships.
![Winthrop Rockefeller]()
Winthrop RockefellerAmerican colonel and politician, 37th governor of arkansas (b. 1912).
February 22, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 22, 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 22, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1973 was Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.
- Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
- Deliverance - Dueling Banjos
- Elton John - Crocodile Rock
- Carly Simon - You're So Vain
- Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
February 22, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.
- The Sweet - Blockbuster
- The Strawbs - Part Of The Union
- Gary Glitter - Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)
- Elton John - Daniel
- Focus - Sylvia
February 22, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1973 was Love Train by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.
- The O'Jays - Love Train
- Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
- Jermaine Jackson - Daddy's Home
- Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
- Brighter Side Of Darkness - Love Jones
February 22, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.
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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 22, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 22, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 22, 1973 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 22, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 10:33 pm and setting at 09:20 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 22, 1973 is:
53 years 5 months old,
or 641 months and 13 days old,
or 2788 weeks and 5 days old,
or 19521 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 1973?
There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 22nd 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 22, 1973.
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Why 1973 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
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The soundtrack around February 22, 1973 included “Killing Me Softly With His Song” by Roberta Flack, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of February 22, 1973 included The Sting, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
February 22, 1973 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Olivier Girault, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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