What happened on Thursday June 28, 1973?

Here's what happened on June 28, 1973:

• Northern Ireland Assembly Elections Historic elections were held for the Northern Ireland Assembly, marking a pivotal moment in the region's political landscape. These elections aimed to establish a power-sharing government between unionists and nationalists, representing a significant step towards resolving long-standing sectarian tensions and promoting political cooperation.
• Black Sports Hall of Fame Formation The Black Sports Hall of Fame was established, honoring pioneering African American athletes who broke racial barriers and achieved extraordinary success. The inaugural class included legendary figures like Paul Robeson, Jesse Owens, Jim Brown, and Althea Gibson, celebrating their remarkable contributions to sports and civil rights.
• Little League Gender Discrimination Lawsuit A groundbreaking lawsuit was filed in Detroit, Michigan, challenging the Little League's discriminatory 'no girls' rule. This legal action represented an important moment in the fight for gender equality in youth sports, challenging systemic barriers that prevented girls from participating in competitive baseball.
• New Zealand Protests French Nuclear Testing The New Zealand naval ship HMNZS Otago sailed towards the Mururoa nuclear test zone, challenging France's continued atmospheric nuclear testing. This action demonstrated New Zealand's commitment to international law and environmental protection, following France's refusal to comply with an International Court of Justice injunction.

Events in 1973

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

Magazines from Jun. 28, 1973

Newspapers from Jun. 28, 1973

June 28, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 179th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1973 can also be written as 6/28/1973 in the US and as 28/6/1973 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 1973 in June 1973 calendar

Famous people born on June 28, 1973:

• Kjetil-Vidar Haraldstad

  Norwegian musician known professionally as Frost, the drummer for the influential black metal band Satyricon, a significant figure in the...

• Ingrid Seynhaeve

  Belgian fashion model who won the Look of the Year competition in 1991, gaining international recognition in the modeling industry.

• Édouard Courtial
• Alberto Berasategui

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on June 28th

Famous people died on June 28, 1973:

• Francisco López de Goicoechea Inchaurrandieta

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on June 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1973 was Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. George Harrison - Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
2. Paul McCartney - My Love
3. Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles
4. Barry White - I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby
5. Paul Simon - Kodachrome

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 1973 was Welcome Home by Peters & Lee, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
2. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
3. David Bowie - Life On Mars
4. Slade - Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me
5. Mungo Jerry - Alright Alright Alright

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 1973 was One Of A Kind (Love Affair) by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. The Spinners - One Of A Kind (Love Affair)
2. Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death
3. The O'Jays - Time To Get Down
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Daddy Could Swear, I Declare
5. Barry White - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 28, 1973 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 28, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:13 am and setting at 07:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 15, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jul 15, 1973.

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Someone born on June 28, 1973 is:

51 years 10 months old,

or 622 months and 16 days old,

or 2706 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18948 days old,

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

There are 45 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 28th 2025.

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

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

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