Saturday May 01, 1971: on this day

May 01, 1971 was the 121st day of the year 1971, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 01, 1971 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 01, 1971, who was born and died on May 01, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Joy To The World by Three Dog Night), movies (e.g. Billy Jack, directed by Tom Laughlin), TV series (e.g. Quentin Durward) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1971?


May 01, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 121st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1971 can also be written as 5/1/1971 in the US and as 1/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1971:

  • Amtrak railroad begins operation
  • Rolling stones release brown sugar
  • Amtrak (the national railroad passenger corporation) takes over operation of u.s. passenger rail service.
  • 97th kentucky derby: gustavo avila on canonero ii wins in 2:03.2.

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May 01, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 01, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

49%

The moon phase on May 01, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 1971 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 May 01, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 02:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on May 10, 1971.

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Who was born on May 01, 1971?


Famous people born on May 01, 1971:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Amira Casar
    Amira Casar

    Amira casar is a french actress known for her roles in films such as sylvia, anatomy of hell, and call me by your name.

  • Justin Lin

    Renowned for his work in algebraic combinatorics.

  • Christopherjohn Farrell

    American journalist specializing in finance and economics.

  • Bion Tsang

    Award-winning journalist specializing in international affairs.

  • Stuart Appleby

    Australian professional golfer with multiple PGA Tour wins.

  • Thane Bettany

    Thane Bettany is a talented British actor.

  • Amor Abdul-Jalil

    Amor Abdul-Jalil is a retired professional boxer known for his speed and agility in the ring.

  • Corin Robertson

    Corin Robertson is a British diplomat and politician.

  • Carita Gustafsson

    Finnish figure skater known for her elegance and technical skill on the ice.

  • Dain Blanton

    Dain Blanton is an Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball.

  • Darshell Stevens

    Darshell Stevens is an American actress known for her roles in various TV shows and movies.

  • Artur Kohutek

    Polish soldier and hurdler.

  • Kim Grant

    South african tennis player.

  • Ethan Albright

    American football player.

  • Jamie Marie

    Swenson; miss usa south dakota (1997).

  • Stuart Appleby in Cohuna

    Australia; nike golfer (1994 victorian pga).

  • Anthony Foxx

    Politician.

  • John Boyne

    Novelist.

  • Renee Poetschka Australian 200 metre/400 metre (Olympics-1992

    1996).

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Cecilia Peck
    Cecilia Peck

    American actress, veronique passani's daughter is a well-known family member.

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May 01, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months and 23 days old,

or 2764 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19352 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1971.

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 May 01, 1971?

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 01, 1971.

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May 01, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1971:

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Edith Day

    Actress (romance of air), dies at 75.

  • Ejnar Mikkelsen
  • Sabato Visco

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Madeleine Lebeau
    Madeleine Lebeau

    Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Daved Goldberg

    Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Gelena Dimitrova

    Renowned Bulgarian poet known for her powerful and evocative verses.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 1st

holidays

May 01, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1971:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1971:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 26th and May 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

May 01, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Joy To The World
  2. - Put Your Hand In The Hand
  3. - Never Can Say Goodbye
  4. - What's Going On
  5. - I Am.. I Said

May 01, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

May 01, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Knock Three Times
  2. - Brown Sugar / Bitch / Let It Rock
  3. - Double Barrel
  4. - Indiana Wants Me
  5. - It Don't Come Easy

May 01, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1971 was Never Can Say Goodbye by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

May 01, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Can Say Goodbye
  2. - What's Going On
  3. - We Can Work It Out
  4. - (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
  5. - Baby Let Me Kiss You

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May 01, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Billy Jack

Billy Jack

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Tom Laughlin

Black Killer

Black Killer

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Carlo Croccolo

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Malfatti, Antonio Cantafora, Dante Maggio, Enzo Pulcrano, Fred Robsham, Mary Mulligan

Country: Italy

Bananas

Bananas

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Louise Lasser, Carlos Montalbán, Nati Abascal

Country: United States of America

Billy Jack

Billy Jack

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Tom Laughlin

Starring: Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor, Clark Howat, Victor Izay

Country: United States of America

The Big Doll House

The Big Doll House

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Jack Hill

Starring: Roberta Collins, Pam Grier, Judith Brown, Brooke Mills

Country: United States of America

May 01, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 1971 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Quentin Durward

Quentin Durward

Release year: 1971

Starring: Marie-France Boyer

Country: France

Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne

Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Hans Quest

The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille

Primus

Primus

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Moshcam

May 01, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Throne Of Saturn by Allen Drury

The Throne Of Saturn

By:

This prolific 20th Century American author has written a novel about space and politics

The Making Of A Surgeon by William A. Nolen

The Making Of A Surgeon

By:

The Making of a Surgeon tells the story of an apprentice. William Nolen tells the story of his transformation as a student into a practitioner. He was a bold medical school graduate who became a skilled surgeon.

The Passions Of The Mind by Irving Stone

The Passions Of The Mind

By:

A compelling portrait of the Viennese neurologer, which focuses on his intense, agonized research years that led to the discovery of psychoanalysis.

Khrushchev Remembers by Nikita Khrushchev

Khrushchev Remembers

By:

Khrushchev Remembers is an historic first. In all the years since the Russian Revolution, we have never had the privilege of having access to intimate political reminiscences.

The Underground Man by Ross Macdonald

The Underground Man

By:

Archer follows a missing child as a mysterious fire burns in the hills above a Southern California town. This child could be either the victim or pawn in a marital dispute.

May 01, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 01, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Trek

Star Trek

Platform: originally SDS Sigma 7, HP 2000, Data General Nova

Genre: Strategy game

Galaxy Game

Galaxy Game

Platform: Arcade (PDP-11)

Genre: Space combat simulation

Computer Space

Computer Space

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space combat simulation

Publisher: Nutting Associates

The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail

Platform: Android; Apple II, iOS, Macintosh; BlackBerry; Commodore 64; DOS; Facebook; Java ME; Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS, Wii; Windows, Mobile, Phone 7

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Brøderbund The Learning Company Gameloft

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 1971?

On May 01, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1971?

On May 01, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1971?

On May 01, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of May. 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 May 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

Find out more about May 1st

history

What happened in 1971?

1971 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ari closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 19 performances
  • UCLA starts 88 basketball game win streak
  • Swiss men accept female suffrage

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What was the calendar for May 1971?

May 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1971 calendar looked like.

Saturday May 1, 1971