What happened on Sunday January 28, 1973?

Here's what happened on January 28, 1973:

• Vietnam War Cease-fire A historic cease-fire officially went into effect in the Vietnam War, marking a significant diplomatic milestone following the signing of the Paris Peace Accords by the United States, North Vietnam, and South Vietnam. This moment represented a potential turning point in ending one of the most controversial conflicts in modern history.
• Derry Riots Serious rioting occurred in Derry, North Ireland, as tensions escalated in the lead-up to the first anniversary of the infamous 'Bloody Sunday' incident, highlighting the ongoing political and social unrest in the region.
• Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Mickey Welch, George Kelly, and Billy Evans were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contributions to America's national pastime.
• Henry Boucha's Quick Goal Henry Boucha of the Detroit Red Wings scored an impressive goal just 6 seconds into the game against the Montreal Canadiens at The Forum in Montreal, Quebec, showcasing remarkable speed and skill in professional ice hockey.
• Barnaby Jones TV Series Premiere The popular detective television series 'Barnaby Jones' premiered on CBS, introducing audiences to a new crime-solving protagonist and adding to the era's rich television landscape.
• Ron Howard on M*A*S*H Ron Howard, later a renowned filmmaker, appeared in the memorable M*A*S*H episode 'Sometimes You Hear the Bullet', demonstrating his early acting talents in this iconic television series.

Events in 1973

January 28, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 28, 1973

Newspapers from Jan. 28, 1973

January 28, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 28th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1973 can also be written as 1/28/1973 in the US and as 28/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

Famous people born on January 28, 1973:

• Carrie Vaughn

  American author renowned for her urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels, most notably the Kitty Norville book series.

• Joe Stephens

  NBA forward who played for the Houston Rockets during his professional basketball career.

• Cynthia Benini
• Jason Aaron
• Omar Fantini

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on January 28th

Famous people died on January 28, 1973:

• John Banner

  Austrian-born American actor best known for his comedic role as Sergeant Schultz in the popular TV series 'Hogan's Heroes'.

• Vladimir Belokurov

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on January 28th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 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 28, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 28, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:47 am and setting at 12:48 pm.

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 28, 1973

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Someone born on January 28, 1973 is:

52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 15 days old,

or 2728 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19098 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1973?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 28th 2026.

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

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

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