Tuesday January 02, 1973: on this day

January 02, 1973 was the 2nd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 02, 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 January 02, 1973, who was born and died on January 02, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. You're So Vain by Carly Simon), movies (e.g. Baba Yaga, directed by Corrado Farina), TV series (e.g. Dead Of Night) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 2nd, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 02, 1973?


January 02, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1973 can also be written as 1/2/1973 in the US and as 2/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

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January 02, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 02, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 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 January 2nd, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 02, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 1973 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 02, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:50 am and setting at 03:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.

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Who was born on January 02, 1973?


Famous people born on January 02, 1973:

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

  • Lisa Faulkner

    Lisa faulkner is a british actress, chef, and television personality known for her roles in tv dramas and for winning the reality cooking...

  • Sarah Schwald in Bellingham

    Washington, usa; 1.5k runner.

  • Chris Woodruff in Knoxville

    Tennessee, usa; tennis star (1993 ncaa division i).

  • Will Kirby

    American actor.

  • Abu Wilson

    Running back (indianapolis colts).

  • Fredric Ford

    Wlaf cornerback (scotland claymores),/nfl cornerback(eagles).

  • Chris Woodruff
  • Marcello Castellini
  • Patrycja Czepiec
  • Ludwing Irazábal
  • Max Sánchez
  • Svetlana Bubnenkova
  • Víctor Javier Müller
  • Pablo Ini
  • Christopher «Chris» Woodruff

Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Dax Shepard
    Dax Shepard

    Dax shepard is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like parenthood and films like without a paddle and employee of the month.

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January 02, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 23 days old,

or 2677 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18741 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 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 January 02, 1973?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 02, 1973.

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January 02, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 1973:

  • Eleazar López Contreras
  • Einar Snitt
  • Charles De Visscher

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

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January 02, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 02, 1973:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day
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January 02, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 02, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 02, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're So Vain
  2. - Clair
  3. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  4. - Superstition
  5. - Funny Face

January 02, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 02, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 02, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
  2. - I Love You Love Me Love
  3. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  4. - The Jean Genie
  5. - Blockbuster

January 02, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 02, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 02, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Superstition
  2. - Why Can't We Live Together
  3. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  4. - I Got A Bag Of My Own
  5. - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad

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January 02, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Revolver

Revolver

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sergio Sollima

Starring: Agostina Belli, Paola Pitagora, Fabio Testi, Oliver Reed, Sal Borgese, Carla Mancini, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias, Marco Mariani, Calisto Calisti, Michel Bardinet, Daniel Beretta

Country: Italy

Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti

Country: United States of America

Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Barry Crocker, Barry Humphries, Spike Milligan, Peter Cook

January 02, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 02, 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:

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Release year: 1972

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Release year: 1972

Double Identity

Double Identity

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dennis Dimster

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Craig Strachan

January 02, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 02, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

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Entertainment was once a world that didn't sleep. Models, magazine editors, and pop stars all visited "vitamin doctors", to get shots that would enable them to stay awake all night, then work the next day in offices with Calderesque mobiles …

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

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon by Victoria Holt

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon

By:

Victoria Holt's novels of romantic suspense have been captivating millions of readers for generations. One of her most memorable novels is On the Night of The Seventh Moon.

The Peter Prescription by Laurence J. Peter

The Peter Prescription

By:

Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

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 …

January 02, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 02, 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 January 02, 1973?

On January 02, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1973?

On January 02, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 02, 1973?

On January 02, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. 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 January 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

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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 January 1973?

January 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1973 calendar looked like.

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