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February 18, 1973 was the 49th day of the year 1973, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is February 18, 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 February 18, 1973, who was born and died on February 18, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 18, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crocodile Rock by Elton John), movies (e.g. Turkish Delight, directed by Paul Verhoeven), TV series (e.g. Lawinenpatrouille) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 18th, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 18, 1973?
- February 18, 1973: What happened on that day?
- February 18, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 18, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 18, 1973?
- February 18, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 18, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- February 18, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 18, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- February 18, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 18, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 18, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 18, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 18, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on February 18, 1973?
What day of the week was February 18, 1973?
February 18, 1973 was a Sunday and it was the 49th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 18, 1973 can also be written as 2/18/1973 in the US and as 18/2/1973 in UK and Europe.
February 18, 1973: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 18, 1973:
- Sandra palmer wins lpga pompano beach golf classic.
- 54-kg octopus measuring 7 metres across captured in hood canal, washington.
- Belgian emile puttemans runs 3000 metre indoor record 7:39.2.
February 18, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 18, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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February 18, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 18, 1973 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 February 18, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 07:19 pm and setting at 07:28 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 17, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Mar 18, 1973.
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Who was born on February 18, 1973?
Famous people born on February 18, 1973:
- Claude Makelele
Claude makelele is a retired french footballer known for revolutionizing the defensive midfield position and for his successful career at...
- Shawn Estes
American baseball player: giants pitcher.
- Claude Makélélé
French manager and footballer.
- Tom Wisdom
- Claudio Cupellini
- Ivana Iozzia
- Irina Lobačëva
- Patrizia Spuri
- Michael Green
- Štefan Tarkovič
- Frédéric Thoraval
- Regan Sue
- Chris Beard
- Hans Berggren
- Carlo Caione
- Luther Dickinson
- Melani Olivares
Whose famous birthday is on February 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 18th:
![Cybill Shepherd]()
Cybill ShepherdAmerican actress.
![John Travolta]()
John TravoltaAmerican actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star.
![Cressida Bonas]()
Cressida BonasCressida bonas is a british actress known for her roles in films and tv shows such as 'tulip fever' and 'doctor thorne'.
![John Hughes]()
John HughesJohn hughes was an american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for creating iconic 1980s teen films such as the breakfast...
![Matt Dillon]()
Matt DillonAmerican actor, who made his film debut in 1978 as a teenager with "over the edge," followed by "my bodyguard", and "little darlings".
![Molly Ringwald]()
Molly RingwaldAmerican singer and actress.
![George Kennedy]()
George KennedyGeorge kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.
![Jack Palance]()
Jack PalanceJack palance was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as city slickers and shane.
![Milos Forman]()
Milos FormanCzech / us director (cuckoos nest, amadeus).
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February 18, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 2 months old,
or 614 months and 1 day old,
or 2669 weeks and 5 days old,
or 18688 days old,
if you were born on February 18, 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 February 18, 1973?
There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 18th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 18, 1973.
February 18, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 18, 1973:
- Palmer Hayden
Renowned African American painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.
- Franc Costello
Us gangster, dies at age 82.
- Max Mack
- Aristide Cavallini
- Manuel Dos Santos
What famous deaths happened on February 18th?
Famous deaths on February 18th:
![Gale Robbins]()
Gale RobbinsChicago, illinois -- actress (fuller brush girl, mr hex).
![Andy Devine]()
Andy DevineAmerican actor and singer (d. 1977).
![Maggie McNamara]()
Maggie McNamaraActress (3 coins in the fountain, cardinal), died at 49.
- Dantonio Michelangelo
Dantonio Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance artist known for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural works, including the Sistine...
- Mikle Angelo
Renowned Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance period.
- Galileah Michelangelo
Michelangelo was a renowned Italian Renaissance artist who is considered one of the greatest sculptors, painters, architects, and poets of...
- Jaicion Wong
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Smaran Das
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Taimur Lang
Taimur Lang was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire.
- Maycol Angelo
Renowned Renaissance artist, considered one of the greatest sculptors of all time.
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February 18, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 18, 1973:
- Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
February 18, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 18, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 12th and February 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 18, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1973 was Crocodile Rock by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.
February 18, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 18, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Crocodile Rock
- Carly Simon - You're So Vain
- Hurricane Smith - Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?
- Deliverance - Dueling Banjos
- Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
February 18, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1973 was Blockbuster by The Sweet, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.
February 18, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 18, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Sweet - Blockbuster
- The Strawbs - Part Of The Union
- Gary Glitter - Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)
- Elton John - Daniel
- Focus - Sylvia
February 18, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 1973 was Love Train by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.
February 18, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 18, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The O'Jays - Love Train
- Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
- Brighter Side Of Darkness - Love Jones
- Jermaine Jackson - Daddy's Home
- Stevie Wonder - Superstition
February 18, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 18, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Turkish Delight
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Paul Verhoeven
Starring: Monique van de Ven, Rutger Hauer, Tonny Huurdeman, Wim van den Brink
Country: United States of America
Walking Tall
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Phil Karlson
Starring: Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Leif Garrett, Dawn Lyn
Country: United States of America
Charlotte's Web
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Charles A. Nichols, Iwao Takamoto
Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Henry Gibson, Paul Lynde, Rex Allen
Country: United States of America
Don Juan (Or If Don Juan Were a Woman)
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Roger Vadim
Starring: Brigitte Bardot, Robert Hossein, Mathieu Carrière, Michèle Sand
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
February 18, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 18, 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:
Lawinenpatrouille
Release year: 1973
The Bobby Darin Show
Release year: 1973
Starring: Bobby Darin, Richard Bakalyan, Roger Carroll, Geoff Edwards
Country: United States of America
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Nacht der Prominenten
Release year: 1972
HBO Boxing
Release year: 1973
Starring: Jim Lampley, Larry Merchant, Michael Buffer, Harold Lederman
Country: United States of America
February 18, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 18, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Persian Boy
By: Mary Renault
"It takes skill and skill to portray, as Miss Renault did, this half-man, part Courtesan who is so deeply enamoured with the warrior,"-The
The Best And The Brightest
By: David Halberstam
"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."
Elephants Can Remember
By: Agatha Christie
Harper Collins is now the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress suspense--creator and indomitable sleuth Miss Marple as well as meticulous Belgian detective Hercule poirot and many other memorable characters
The Joy Of Sex
By: Alex Comfort
The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.
All Creatures Great And Small
By: James Herriot
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.
February 18, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 18, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
TREK73
Lemonade Stand
Gotcha
Lunar Lander
Who was the US President on February 18, 1973?
On February 18, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1973?
On February 18, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 18, 1973?
On February 18, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 18th?
February 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of February. 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 February 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Kashmir conflict: two jaish-e-mohammed militants and one civilian were killed in a skirmish that took place in pulwama, indian-administered kashmir. police are searching for the suspects in thursday’s suicide attack which claimed 40 lives of paramilitary police officers.
- 2018 - 2018 kizlyar church shooting. a gunman shoots and kills five people at a kizlyar, dagestan (russia) church. later, he was shot and killed by police.
- 2017 - 2017 leuven train derailment: a passenger train that derailed near leuven in belgium killed one person and injured 20 others.
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 February 1973?
February 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
