What happened on Thursday April 26, 1973?

Here's what happened on April 26, 1973:

• Judicial Supersession Controversy in India A significant judicial crisis erupted in India when Chief Justice A.N. Ray was appointed, controversially superseding three senior Supreme Court Justices (J.M. Shelat, K.S. Hegde, and A.N. Grover). This unprecedented move sparked widespread protests and raised serious questions about judicial independence and the integrity of the appointment process.
• Chicago Board Options Exchange First Trading Day The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) commenced its first day of trading, marking a significant milestone in the financial markets and options trading history.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its ongoing nuclear weapons testing program during the Cold War era.
• Irene Ryan's Passing Irene Ryan, beloved American comedian and actress best known for her iconic role as Granny in the popular sitcom 'The Beverly Hillbillies', passed away at the age of 70, leaving behind a significant legacy in television comedy.
• Two Gentlemen of Verona Musical Opens The musical adaptation of 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' premiered in London, bringing Shakespeare's classic play to the musical stage.

Events in 1973

April 26, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 26, 1973

Newspapers from Apr. 26, 1973

April 26, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 116th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1973 can also be written as 4/26/1973 in the US and as 26/4/1973 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1973 in April 1973 calendar

Famous people born on April 26, 1973:

• Jules Naudet

  French-American documentary filmmaker known for his groundbreaking 9/11 documentary capturing the World Trade Center attacks.

• Stephanie Graf

  Austrian Olympic athlete who won silver in 800m running at the 2000 Olympics and is the mother of another champion athlete.

• Mark Davis (basketball)
• Óscar García Junyent
• Jules e Gédéon Naudet
• Gregor Townsend

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on April 26th

Famous people died on April 26, 1973:

• Irene Ryan

  Beloved actress best known for her iconic role as Granny in the popular TV sitcom 'The Beverly Hillbillies', a comedy series that ran from...

• Giovanni de Lorenzo

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on April 26th

April 26, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1973 was Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
2. War - The Cisco Kid
3. Carpenters - Sing
4. Vicki Lawrence - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
5. The Sweet - Little Willy

April 26, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 1973 was Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
2. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Get Down
3. The Sweet - Hell Raiser
4. Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
5. David Cassidy - I'm A Clown / Some Kind Of Summer

April 26, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 1973 was Pillow Talk by Sylvia (r&b), according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. Sylvia (r&b) - Pillow Talk
2. The Temptations - Masterpiece
3. Four Tops - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
4. Ohio Players - Funky Worm
5. Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 01:25 am and setting at 01:11 pm.

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

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Someone born on April 26, 1973 is:

52 years and 18 days old,

or 624 months and 18 days old,

or 2715 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19011 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1973?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 26, 1973.

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