What happened on Tuesday January 30, 1973?

Here's what happened on January 30, 1973:

• Watergate Scandal: Key Defendants Found Guilty In a significant legal development of the Watergate scandal, a U.S. jury found defendants G. Gordon Liddy and James McCord guilty on all counts, marking a crucial moment in the political corruption investigation.
• Devastating Earthquake and Volcanic Eruption in Mexico A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck near the coast of Michoacan, Mexico, causing significant destruction. The disaster resulted in 52 fatalities, 390 injuries, and left 22,000 people homeless. Simultaneously, a volcano located 80 kilometers north of Colima began erupting, compounding the regional catastrophe.
• 93rd United States Congress Convenes The 93rd United States Congress opened with the swearing-in of new Representatives and Senators. A notable milestone was Antonio Won Pat becoming the first delegate from Guam to have an office in the U.S. House of Representatives. Additionally, the seats of Representatives Hale Boggs and Nick Begich were declared 'presumed dead' by House Resolution.
• KISS Rock Band's First Concert The rock group KISS performed their inaugural live show at the Coventry Club in Queens, New York, marking the beginning of their legendary musical journey.
• Titina Silla: Guinea-Bissau Freedom Fighter Killed Titina Silla, a 29-year-old Guinea-Bissau freedom fighter, was tragically killed in an ambush conducted by Portuguese colonial authorities, highlighting the violent struggle for independence.
• 26th NHL All-Star Game The 26th NHL All-Star Game took place, with the East team defeating the West 5-4 at the New York Rangers' home venue.
• John Matuszak Selected in NFL Draft John Matuszak from the University of Tampa was selected as the first overall pick in the NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers, launching his professional football career.

Events in 1973

January 30, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 30, 1973

Newspapers from Jan. 30, 1973

January 30, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 30th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 30, 1973 can also be written as 1/30/1973 in the US and as 30/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 30, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

Famous people born on January 30, 1973:

• Jalen Rose

  Former NBA player for the Indiana Pacers who later became a prominent sports analyst and media personality.

• Sharone Wright

  NBA center and forward who played for the Toronto Raptors during the 1990s.

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on January 30th

Famous people died on January 30, 1973:

• Elizabeth Baker

  American economist and academic (b. 1885).

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on January 30th

January 30, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 30, 1973 was Crocodile Rock by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

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

January 30, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 30, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. The Sweet - Blockbuster
2. The Strawbs - Part Of The Union
3. Gary Glitter - Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)
4. Elton John - Daniel
5. Focus - Sylvia

January 30, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 30, 1973 was Why Can't We Live Together by Timmy Thomas, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
2. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
3. Brighter Side Of Darkness - Love Jones
4. Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
5. War - The World Is A Ghetto

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 30th 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 30, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 30, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 30, 1973 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 30, 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 30, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 04:33 am and setting at 02:39 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 30, 1973

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Someone born on January 30, 1973 is:

52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 14 days old,

or 2728 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19097 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 30, 1973?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 30, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 30, 1973.

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