Saturday April 28, 1973: on this day

April 28, 1973 was the 118th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 28, 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 April 28, 1973, who was born and died on April 28, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn), movies (e.g. O Lucky Man!, directed by Lindsay Anderson), TV series (e.g. Cheri) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 28th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 28, 1973?


April 28, 1973 was a Saturday and it was the 118th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1973 can also be written as 4/28/1973 in the US and as 28/4/1973 in UK and Europe.

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April 28, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 1973:

  • Six irishmen, including joe cahill, are arrested by the irish naval service off county waterford, on board a coaster carrying 5 tons of weapons destined for the provisional irish republican army.
  • The dark side of the moon by pink floyd, recorded in abbey road studios goes to number one on the us chart, beginning a record-breaking 741-week chart run.

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April 28, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 28, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 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 April 28th, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 28, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 28, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 02:18 am and setting at 04:25 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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Who was born on April 28, 1973?


Famous people born on April 28, 1973:

  • Jorge Garcia
    Jorge Garcia

    Jorge garcia is an american actor best known for his role as hugo 'hurley' reyes on the television series lost.

  • Elisabeth Röhm
    Elisabeth Röhm

    Elisabeth röhm is a german-american actress known for her roles in tv series such as law & order and angel.

  • Serge Zwikker

    Dutch-american basketball player, center, rockets.

  • Heath Campbell

    Heath Campbell is an American politician known for his controversial views and far-right political affiliations.

  • Ian Murdoch

    Founder of the Debian project.

  • Earl Holmes

    American football coach and player.

  • Andrew Mehrtens

    South african-new zealand rugby player.

  • Francisco Palencia

    Mexican footballer.

  • Melvin Hayes NFL tackle (New York Jets

    Tennessee oilers).

  • Marc[us] Blake Schneider

    Lubbock, texas -- rower (1996 olympics - bronze medalist).

  • Pauleta (footballer)
  • Vincent Mutale
  • Zhang Enhua
  • Massimo Enrico Baroni
  • Cho Jun-ho
  • Marius Fausta
  • Big Gipp

Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:

  • Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba

    American actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.

  • Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz

    Spanish actress.

  • Min-sik Choi
    Min-sik Choi

    Min-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.

  • Jacques Dutronc
    Jacques Dutronc

    French singer, songwriter and guitarist.

  • Bridget Moynahan
    Bridget Moynahan

    Bridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.

  • Jay Leno
    Jay Leno

    American comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.

  • Harper Lee
    Harper Lee

    American author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.

  • Kim Gordon
    Kim Gordon

    American singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle

    American actor.

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April 28, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 11 months old,

or 611 months and 30 days old,

or 2661 weeks

or 18627 days old,

if you were born on April 28, 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 April 28, 1973?

There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 28, 1973.

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April 28, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 1973:

  • Jacques Maritain

    French catholic philosopher.

  • Clas Thunberg

    Finnish speed skater (born 1893).

  • Pat Henning

    Actor (goodyear tv theater), dies at the age of 62.

  • Dean Mealy
  • Mauro Silvano Lombardi
  • Piero Drogo
  • Robert Buron
  • Carlos Menditeguy

What famous deaths happened on April 28th?

Famous deaths on April 28th:

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Ed Begley
    Ed Begley

    Hartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).

  • Patricia Medina
    Patricia Medina

    English actress (b. 1919).

  • Joshiah Willard Gibbs

    Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.

  • Marri Sivaram

    Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.

  • Penelopi Fitzgerald

    British author celebrated for her literary fiction.

  • Gopinath Mohanty

    Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.

  • Amaka Igwe

    Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.

  • Madalee Milton

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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April 28, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 28, 1973:

  • Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
  • National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
  • Peter Chanel
  • Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
  • Luchesius
  • Patritius
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
  • National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.

Observances on April 28, 1973:

  • International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Saints celebrated on April 28, 1973:

  • Saints Vitalis and Valeria
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April 28, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 28, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 23rd and April 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 28, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 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.

April 28, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 28, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 28, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 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.

April 28, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 28, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
  2. - Get Down
  3. - Hell Raiser
  4. - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
  5. - I'm A Clown / Some Kind Of Summer

April 28, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 1973 was Pillow Talk by Sylvia (r&b), according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 28, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 28, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Pillow Talk
  2. - Masterpiece
  3. - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)
  4. - Funky Worm
  5. - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

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April 28, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 28, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

O Lucky Man!

O Lucky Man!

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Lindsay Anderson

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Ralph Richardson, Rachel Roberts, Arthur Lowe

Wonder Women

Wonder Women

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Robert Vincent O'Neill

Starring: Nancy Kwan, Ross Hagen, Maria De Aragon, Roberta Collins

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

Soylent Green

Soylent Green

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors

Country: United States of America

Scorpio

Scorpio

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Paul Scofield, John Colicos

April 28, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 28, 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:

Cheri

Cheri

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Release year: 1973

April 28, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 28, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Sunlight Dialogues by John Gardner

The Sunlight Dialogues

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John Gardner's expansive portrait of the clash of philosophical perspectives in 1960s America. It centers on the appearance of a mysterious stranger, in a small Upstate New York.

All Creatures Great And Small by James Herriot

All Creatures Great And Small

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This classic bestseller is multimillion-copy. Enter the magical world of James Herriot, the beloved veterinarian and his gang of funny, heartwarming, and tragic animal patients.

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 Taking Of Pelham One Two Three by John Godey

The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three

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1973 novel about the NYC subway hijacking. 1974 Dell paperback edition.

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

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America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off

April 28, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 28, 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 April 28, 1973?

On April 28, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1973?

On April 28, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 28, 1973?

On April 28, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 28th?

April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of April. 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 April 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
  • 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
  • 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.

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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 April 1973?

April 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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