What happened on Thursday January 11, 1973?

Here's what happened on January 11, 1973:

• Watergate Burglars Trial Begins The trial of the Watergate burglars commenced in Washington, DC, marking a pivotal moment in American political history. This legal proceeding would ultimately lead to significant revelations about political corruption and presidential misconduct during the Nixon administration.
• Designated Hitter Rule Approved Major League Baseball owners voted to approve the American League's adoption of the designated hitter position, a transformative rule that would fundamentally change baseball strategy and player roles.
• Rahul Dravid: Cricket Career Milestone Rahul Dravid, a prolific cricket batsman from Karnataka, was noted for his exceptional Test cricket performance, representing India in 96 Test matches. Known for his technical prowess and resilience, Dravid would become one of India's most respected cricketers.
• Pakistan vs Australia Cricket Match A notable cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground saw Australia securing a decisive victory, with Pakistan being bowled out for 106 while chasing a target of 158 runs.
• Speed Skating World Record Lasse Daniel Efskind set a world record in the 1000m speed skating event, demonstrating exceptional athletic performance and pushing the boundaries of human speed and endurance.

Events in 1973

January 11, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 11, 1973

Newspapers from Jan. 11, 1973

January 11, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 11th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 11, 1973 can also be written as 1/11/1973 in the US and as 11/1/1973 in UK and Europe.

January 11, 1973 in January 1973 calendar

Famous people born on January 11, 1973:

• Rockmond Dunbar

  American actor known for his roles in television series like 'Prison Break' and 'Soul Food'.

• Rahul Dravid

  Rahul Dravid is an Indian former cricketer and captain of the Indian national team who is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in...

Famous people born in 1973

Famous people born on January 11th

January 11, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 11, 1973 was You're So Vain by Carly Simon, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
2. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
3. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
4. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
5. Donna Fargo - Funny Face

January 11, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 11, 1973 was Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
2. The Sweet - Blockbuster
3. David Bowie - The Jean Genie
4. T Rex - Solid Gold Easy Action

January 11, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 11, 1973 was Superstition by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
2. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
3. James Brown - I Got A Bag Of My Own
4. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
5. Curtis Mayfield - Superfly

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th is Capricorn.

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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 11, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 11, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 11, 1973 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 11, 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 11, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:38 am and setting at 12:29 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 11, 1973

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Someone born on January 11, 1973 is:

52 years 4 months old,

or 628 months and 14 days old,

or 2732 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19127 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 11, 1973?

There are 231 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 11, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 11, 1973.

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