Friday February 23, 1973: on this day

February 23, 1973 was the 54th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 23, 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 23, 1973, who was born and died on February 23, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 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 23rd, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 23, 1973?


February 23, 1973 was a Friday and it was the 54th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1973 can also be written as 2/23/1973 in the US and as 23/2/1973 in UK and Europe.

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February 23, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 23, 1973:

  • Gold goes up us$10 overnight to record us$95 an ounce in london, england.

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February 23, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd 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 23, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 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 23rd, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 23, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 23, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 23, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:35 pm and setting at 09:58 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 23, 1973?


Famous people born on February 23, 1973:

  • Raphael Ibanez

    Former French rugby union player known for his successful career as a hooker.

  • Jeff Nordgaard

    American-polish basketball player.

  • Lars-Olof Johansson

    Swedish musician (the cardigans).

  • Robert Pipkins in Staten Island

    New york, usa; luger (olympics-1994).

  • Arnold Dwarika

    Trinidadian footballer.

  • Linda Ulvaeus

    Swedish singer-songwriter, stage and screen actress.

  • Jack Case

    American artist.

  • Khalid Mohammed Sabbar
  • Therese Comodini Cachia
  • Angus Eve
  • Daniel Jobim
  • Francesco Bellucci

Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:

  • Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt

    Emily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.

  • Aziz Ansari
    Aziz Ansari

    Aziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...

  • Patricia Richardson
    Patricia Richardson

    Patricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

  • Karan Grover
    Karan Grover

    Karan grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.

  • Andre Ward
    Andre Ward

    Andre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Diane Varsi
    Diane Varsi

    American actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.

  • Natalia Verbeke
    Natalia Verbeke

    Argentinian actresses and singers.

  • Josh Gad
    Josh Gad

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Samara Weaving
    Samara Weaving

    Tv actress.

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February 23, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 1 month old,

or 613 months and 5 days old,

or 2665 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18661 days old,

if you were born on February 23, 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 23, 1973?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 23, 1973.

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February 23, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 23, 1973:

  • Sible Fox Richardson

    American botanist who specialized in plant genetics.

  • Dickinson W. Richards

    American physician and physiologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1895).

  • Alberto Pirovano
  • Eduard Frühwirth
  • V marchese di Salisbury Robert Gascoyne-Cecil
  • Gladys Hanson
  • André Curvale
  • Charles-François Landry

What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?

Famous deaths on February 23rd:

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond

    Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • Florence Rice
    Florence Rice

    Actress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.

  • Margalit Tzanani

    Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.

  • John Keats

    An english romantic poet.

  • Jaquarious Washington

    Jaquarious Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Franciszek Starowieyski

    Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.

  • Nillie Melba

    Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • Nachmen Simon

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.

  • John Quincy Adams

    The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 23rd

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February 23, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 23, 1973:

  • Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
  • Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
  • Blessed odilia of Mombeek
  • Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
  • Brunei - National Day.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)

Saints celebrated on February 23, 1973:

  • Saint Milburga
  • Saint Lazarus (d.867)
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February 23, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 23, 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 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 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 23, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 23, 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 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 23, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 23, 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 23, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1973 was Love Train by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 23, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 23, 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 23, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 23, 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 23, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 23, 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 23, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 23, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

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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 …

The Best And The Brightest by David Halberstam

The Best And The Brightest

By:

"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."

Harry S. Truman by Margaret Truman

Harry S. Truman

By:

This is the definitive biography about one of the most influential political figures of the 20th Century. Margaret Truman offers rare insight and understanding of her father's life, and Margaret Truman is unsurpassed in this regard.

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.

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.

February 23, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 23, 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 23, 1973?

On February 23, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1973?

On February 23, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 23, 1973?

On February 23, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 23rd?

February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.

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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.

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