Your place in the Universe on 1973
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1973 (MCMLXXIII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1973th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1973 a year special to you? Discover what 1973 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1973, 1973 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1973, how old is someone born in 1973 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1973.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1973 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1973
- Who was the U.S. President in 1973?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1973?
- Who was the Pope in 1973?
- 1973: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1973?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1973?
- What was the most popular movie in 1973?
- What was the best selling book in 1973?
- How old is someone born in 1973?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1973?
What was 1973 known for ?
- The 1970s continued previous trends surrounding the improvement of women’s rights and the world’s growing sense of political awareness.
- In this decade, much of the world replaced Keynesian economics with a more neoliberal theory. The year 1973 fits perfectly into these general trends while possessing some notable events of its own. The world population clocked in at roughly 3.2 billion people.
- The most popular baby names of the day were Michael and Lisa. Some of the famous people born this year include Seth Macfarlane, Tyra Banks, and Paul Walker. The Birds, Cleopatra, and The Great Escape dominated in movie ticket sales, meanwhile at the library and the bookstore, The Hollow Hills and The Belljar grabbed the public’s gaze.
- The world lost a lot of greats in 1973 including W.E.B Du Bois, Pablo Picasso, Bruce Lee, and fantasy writer JR R Tolkien. Let’s look at some other things that happened.
- The year saw plenty of firsts: the first graduate to receive degrees from a work-at-home program, the first KISS performance, the first female jockey to win a major race, and the creation of the first portable cell phone.
- Animals saw greater protection around the world as Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act into law. In this same year, psychology ended homosexuality’s classification as a mental illness. Sports saw Billie King beat Chris Evert in tennis and the world also watched as Queen Elizabeth II opened the Sydney Opera House.
- In terms of darker happenings, 1973 saw the four burglars at Watergate plead guilty and the first shots s of the Yom Kippur war. While conflict kicked up on the Arab-Israeli front, peace increased on American soil when Nixon began pulling troops out of Northern Vietnam. If you are addicted to your smartphone, or earned a degree long distance, 1973 may have had something to do with it.
- The world population in 1973 was 3,927,780,238 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 37.0% of the total population, which is roughly 1.5 billion individuals.The annual population change in 1973 was an increase of +76.3 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.98% over the previous year.The average population density in 1973 was 16 persons per square mile (or 26 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 1973
Who was the U.S. President in 1973?
In 1973, Richard Nixon (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 20, 1969 to August 09, 1974. His presidency opened diplomatic relations with China, but he resigned after the Watergate scandal.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1973?
In 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative). During his premiership, the UK joined the European Economic Community (EEC), marking a major shift in British foreign policy.
Who was the Pope in 1973?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1973 was Pope St Paul VI who had held the papacy since 1963. During his papacy, he concluded the Second Vatican Council and issued *Humanae Vitae*, reaffirming the Church's stance on birth control.
1973: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
John Sirica
In 1973, John Sirica was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. In 1973, as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Sirica ordered President Nixon to turn over Watergate-related recordings of White House conversations.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1973?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1973, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1973?
The number 1 song in the UK in 1973, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Hello Hello I'm Back Again by Gary Glitter
What was the most popular movie in 1973?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Amarcord by Federico Fellini
What was the best selling book in 1973?
How old is someone born in 1973?
Someone born in 1973 is 52 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1973?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1973 was the Year of the Ox.
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