What happened on Tuesday January 23, 1973?

Here's what happened on January 23, 1973:

• Nixon Announces Vietnam War Peace Accord US President Richard Nixon publicly announced a breakthrough accord aimed at ending the prolonged and contentious Vietnam War, signaling a potential path to peace.
• Helgafell Volcanic Eruption in Iceland The Helgafell volcano on Heimaey Island erupted for the first time in 7,000 years, a rare geological event that would significantly impact the local landscape and community.
• Jordan Air Crash in Kano, Nigeria A devastating air crash in Kano, Nigeria, resulted in the tragic loss of 176 Muslim pilgrims, marking one of the deadliest aviation accidents of the year.
• 23rd NBA All-Star Game The Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 104-84 in the 23rd NBA All-Star Game, held in Chicago, Illinois, showcasing top basketball talent.

Events in 1973

January 23, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 23, 1973

Newspapers from Jan. 23, 1973

January 23, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1973 can also be written as 1/23/1973 in the US and as 23/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

Famous people born on January 23, 1973:

• Tomas Holmström

  Professional Swedish ice hockey player known for his exceptional skills as a forward, particularly with the Detroit Red Wings during their...

• Dee Caffari

  Pioneering British sailor who became the first woman to solo sail non-stop around the globe in both directions, breaking significant...

• Karen Abbott

  American author specializing in historical nonfiction, known for books like 'Sin in the Second City' and 'American Rose'.

• Mark Boal
• Kjell Lindgren
• S. Craig Zahler

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on January 23rd

Famous people died on January 23, 1973:

• Kid Ory

  American trombonist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1886).

• Riccardo Ferrari

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on January 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
2. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
3. Elton John - Crocodile Rock
4. Kenny Loggins - Your Mama Don't Dance
5. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together

January 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
2. The Sweet - Blockbuster
3. David Bowie - The Jean Genie
4. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
5. T Rex - Solid Gold Easy Action

January 23, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1973 was Why Can't We Live Together by Timmy Thomas, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
2. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
3. War - The World Is A Ghetto
4. Marvin Gaye - Trouble Man
5. Brighter Side Of Darkness - Love Jones

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 23, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 23, 1973 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 09:52 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 23, 1973

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Someone born on January 23, 1973 is:

52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months

or 2726 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19083 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1973?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 23rd 2026.

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

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

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