What happened on Tuesday May 22, 1973?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1973:

• Nixon Admits Watergate Cover-Up US President Richard Nixon publicly acknowledged his administration's involvement in the Watergate scandal, admitting to unethical and illegal activities. He conceded that high-ranking officials participated in the Democratic National Convention break-in and covert spying operations, marking a critical moment in American political history.
• Ethernet Invention at Xerox PARC Bob Metcalfe invented the Ethernet computer connectivity system at Xerox PARC, developing a groundbreaking technology for data packet transmission. The name 'Ethernet' was inspired by the historical concept of an ethereal medium for light transmission, though this physical theory was scientifically discredited. This invention would become fundamental to modern computer networking infrastructure.
• Lord Lambton Resigns in Scandal Lord Lambton resigned from the British government following a controversial 'call girl' scandal, highlighting political impropriety and personal misconduct in British political circles.
• Emmy News and Documentaries Award Annual Emmy Awards ceremony for News and Documentary programming, recognizing outstanding achievements in television journalism and documentary filmmaking.

Events in 1973

May 22, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 22, 1973

Newspapers from May. 22, 1973

May 22, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1973 can also be written as 5/22/1973 in the US and as 22/5/1973 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1973 in May 1973 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 1973:

• Nikolaj Lie Kaas

  Prominent Danish actor known for his versatile roles in Scandinavian cinema and international films.

• Pascal Touron

  French Olympic rower who won bronze in lightweight double sculls in 2000 and silver in 2004, representing France in international...

• Yannick Bru

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on May 22nd

Famous people died on May 22, 1973:

• Olindo Bitetti
• Giuseppe Olivieri
• Massimo Rocca
• Silvio Scionti
• Şehzade Osman Füad

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on May 22nd

May 22, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1973 was Frankenstein by Edgar Winter, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Edgar Winter - Frankenstein
2. Paul McCartney - My Love
3. Elton John - Daniel
4. Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
5. Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

May 22, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Wizzard - See My Baby Jive
2. Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
3. The Sweet - Hell Raiser
4. Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
5. Perry Como - And I Love You So

May 22, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1973 was I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby by Barry White, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Barry White - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
2. The Independents - Leaving Me
3. The Spinners - One Of A Kind (Love Affair)
4. The New Birth - I Can Understand It
5. Tyrone Davis - Without You In My Life

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 22, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 1973 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 11:55 pm and setting at 10:56 am.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1973

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Someone born on May 22, 1973 is:

51 years 11 months old,

or 623 months and 22 days old,

or 2712 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18985 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1973?

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 22, 1973.

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