This is an in-depth look at all the compelling facts about July 12, 1973 ðŸ—“ï¸ that most people don't know. If your birthday is on this date, prepare to get your mind blown 🤯.
Among the information you’ll find below: western astrology zodiac sign & symbol meanings, your zodiac animal and its characteristics, numerology, as well as major things that happened when you were born – from most important world and sporting events to the most popular song on your birthday, #1 movie in theaters, your birthstone, celebrities who share your date of birth and so much more!
We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s begin.
📅 Day of Week
July 12th in 1973 was a Thursday and was the 193rd day of the 7th month of 1973 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 42nd day of Summer and there was 51 days left until Fall (autumn). The next time you can reuse 1973 calendar will be in 2029. Both calendars will be exactly the same.
âï¸ 3rd quarter of the year
âš¡ï¸ The 42nd day of Summer
â³ This date was 18,761 days ago
🪠Zodiac sign for this date is Cancer
ðŸ—“ï¸ July 12, 1973 was a Thursday
📆 In 2025, July 12 is on a Sunday
→ July 12, 1973 in Roman numerals: VII XII MCMLXXIII (mm dd yyyy)
🎉 My Birthday
You were born in the Summer of 1973 on a Thursday. You are 51 years old, and according to the Chineze Zodiac, it was the Year of the Ox. You have been alive for . If you have been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 6,254 days or 17.13 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 636 🌖 full moons after you were born up to this day.
â±ï¸ You are 27,017,264 minutes old
â³ You have been alive: 450,287 hours
âï¸ You’ve been alive
🌌 Your birth sign is Cancer
🂠You were born in the Year of the Ox
→ Age on next birthday: 52 years old
Being born in 1973 makes you a part of Generation X. There are six different generations: G.I. Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The generation you are born into makes an impact on your life.
Generation X, also known as 'Gen Bust' are born between 1965 and 1979. Gen-Xers are geeks and independent thinkers. Most influential Web sites of today such as Google, YouTube, and Amazon.com, were sprang from the minds of Gen-Xers.Your birthday numbers are 7, 12 and 1973, which reveal that your Life Path number is 3. Your zodiac sign is Cancer with a ruling planet Moon. Your birthstone is the Ruby, and your birth flower is the Larkspur.
Continue below to find out what this all means in detail 👇
🎊🎈 Next Birthday
Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Friday and your 53rd birthday will be on a Sunday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.
â° FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second was on March 20, 2005.
🪠What’s my zodiac sign?
There are 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac, each with its own set of strengths, challenges, moods, patterns, relationships, and more. Your zodiac sign reflects the position of the sun when you were born and is the biggest influence on your life and personality in Astrology.
People who are born on July 12 in 1973 have an zodiac sign of Cancer ♋. People born under the Cancer sign are highly emotional; this can be both a positive and a negative thing.
According to Chinese Zodiac calendar, being born in 1973 means your zodiac animal is a Ox. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. A zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years ago. Much like zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached. The animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny.
People born in the year of the Ox are persistent and straightforward. They have strong faith and can be seen as stubborn in their old ways.
This year (2024) is the year of the Dragon.
The ruling planet of Cancer is Moon. There are 10 major planets, each represent a different set of qualities and characteristics, and rule over a different part of our lives — each bringing with them their own unique vibes. Knowing the planets and their effects on your life is just as important as knowing your sign. They all affect us differently, and knowing the areas of life they govern is important to understanding your horoscope.
The Moon governs your emotional attachments. It represents your intuition, your instincts, your habits, your conscious mind, and what makes you feel comfortable and secure. It oversees how you express your emotions and share yourself with others, especially when you react without taking time to think things over first. The Moon is associated with your mother, your home and family, your childhood, and how you like to decorate your home.🪠Zodiac sign: Cancer – ♋
🂠Zodiac animal: Ox
🌌 Ruling Planet: Moon ☽
🔥 Zodiac Element: Fire
→ Zodiac Quality: Mutable
🚶Life Path number
The Life Path number is similar to your zodiac sign. These numbers are used to offer insight into your greater purpose, including strengths, weaknesses, personality, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future.
If you were born on July 12, 1973, your Life Path number is 3. The Life Path 3 indicates that you entered this plane with a strong sense of creativity and with wonderful communication skills. Threes are natural born salesmen, with a natural gift for gab and overflow of charisma. The values of threes are creativity, self-expression, fun, while the challenges are to remain optimistic - yet realistic - in the face of difficulties.
🎵 Your birthday song
The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "Will It Go Round In Circles" by Billy Preston. (Billboard Hot 100 – July 12, 1973). Ask your parents if they remember this song.
According to a internet myth the song that was topping the charts on your 14th birthday is the one that defines your entire life. The #1 song on your 14th birthday was "Alone" by Heart. On your 18th birthday the number one song was "Rush Rush" by Paula Abdul, and on your 21st birthday it was "I Swear" by All-4-One.
🎠Celebrity birthdays on this day
Below are famous people and celebrities born on July 12, 1973. You share a birthday with Shannon Lawson (country singer).
🎄 Holidays on July 12
No major holidays found for this date.🌎 The world on this day
Richard Nixon (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 3.93 billion, according to census.gov.
Generations can be hard to define. We tend to combine huge groups of people into arbitrary categories based on the decades in which they were born and the presumably shared set of cultural traits that shaped their lives and experiences.
The 1970s are famous for economic struggle, cultural change and technological innovation. Marginalized groups fought for equality, students protested the Vietnam war, and the digital revolution began. Here are few critical events that dominated the '70s: Elvis Presley died, original Star Wars movie premiered on May 25, 1977, VCRs were invented, Atari's Pong was released, and NASA launched the Apollo 13 mission. The first Earth Day took place in 1970 and the world’s population was only 3.7 billion people.The 1970s were considered to be a golden age for vinyl records, Sony also introduced the Sony Walkman permanently changed the music game. Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded the computer software company Microsoft. The Watergate scandal happened, where President Richard Nixon’s resignation was the first time in US history that a president resigned from office.
There were an estimated 121,831,979 babies born throughout the world in 1973. In 1973, the most popular baby name was Jennifer for girls and Michael for boys, according to Social Security Administration.
The most popular movie in 1973 was The Sting directed by George Roy Hill starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw. Space Race developed by Atari, Inc, was one of the most popular video games in 1973.
📜 Historical events on July 12th
Below are some of the most important events that happened on July 12, 1973.
Britain's King Charles II ratifies Habeas Corpus Act allowing prisoners right to be imprisoned to be examined by a court.Battle of Boyne: in Ireland, Protestant King William III defeats English Catholic King James II.
French Revolution: The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is adopted, putting the Catholic Church in France under the control of the state.
Former United States Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton dies after being shot in a pistol duel by Vice President Aaron Burr.
In New Zealand, British forces invade Waikato, home of the Maori King Movement, beginning a new phase of the wars between Maori and Colonial British.
🆠Sports in 1973
Miami Dolphins beat Washington Redskins (14 - 7) to win Super Bowl VII on January 14, 1973 in Los Angeles, CA. Oakland Athletics beat New York Mets (4 - 3) to win the 1973 World Series. New York Knicks beat Los Angeles Lakers (4 - 1) to win the 1973 NBA Finals. Montreal Canadiens defeated Chicago Blackhawks (4 - 2) to win the 1973 Stanley Cup.💎 Birthstone
Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance.
The birthstone for July 12, 1973 is Ruby. Ruby was regarded by ancient Hindus as the "king of gems." It was believed to protect its wearer from darkness, shadows, and evil. The birthstone for this year (2024) is Topaz and Citrine.
🌼 Birth flower
Everyone knows about their zodiac sign, but few people are familiar with their birth flower. In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month, every month has a birth flower that has its own special meaning.
The birth flower for July is Larkspur. Larkspur signifies an open heart, strong bond of love, and the celebration of positivity.
🾠It’s my birthday quotes
'And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.' - Abraham Lincoln 👌 FUN FACT: How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in Spanish? 'Feliz cumpleaños'.Refresh page to see a new quote.
💬 Birthday messages
'As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two. Happy birthday!'Refresh for a new message.
It’s my birthday wishes
'Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years. Happy birthday!'Refresh to see a new wish.
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