Monday February 08, 1971: on this day

February 08, 1971 was the 39th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 08, 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 February 08, 1971, who was born and died on February 08, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Bad Apple by The Osmonds), movies (e.g. Max et les ferrailleurs, directed by Claude Sautet), TV series (e.g. Zollfahndung) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 8th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 08, 1971?


February 08, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 39th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1971 can also be written as 2/8/1971 in the US and as 8/2/1971 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 1971:

  • South vietnamese ground troops launch an incursion into laos to try to cut off the ho chi minh trail and stop communist infiltration into the country.[62]
  • The nasdaq stock market index opens for the first time.[60]
  • Pedro morales beats ivan koloff in new york, to become wwf wrestling champion.
  • A new stock market index called the nasdaq debuts.
  • The sylmar earthquake (6.4 on the richter scale) hits the san fernando valley area of california.
  • Satchel paige becomes the first negro league player to become voted into the baseball hall of fame from the negro league. jackie robinson was inducted july 23, 1962.
  • Apollo program: ''apollo 14'' returns to earth after the third manned moon landing.

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February 08, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th 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 08, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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February 08, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 08, 1971 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 February 08, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:49 pm and setting at 06:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 11, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Feb 10, 1971.

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Who was born on February 08, 1971?


Famous people born on February 08, 1971:

  • Andrus Veerpalu

    Estonian former cross-country skier, two-time Olympic gold medalist.

  • Aidy Boothroyd

    Aidy Boothroyd is a successful football manager who has coached various teams in England.

  • Mika Karppinen

    Swedish-finnish drummer and songwriter[227].

  • Andre Haddad

    Referee and footballer from lebanon.

  • Heidi Mark

    Columbus, ohio -- playmate (jul, 1995).

  • Alex Chiu

    Businessman.

  • Susan Misner
  • Lu Chuan
  • Tommaso Ottieri
  • Dmitri Nelyubin (Дмитрий Владиславович Нелюбин)

Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

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February 08, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 1 month old,

or 637 months and 21 days old,

or 2772 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19408 days old,

if you were born on February 08, 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 February 08, 1971?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 08, 1971.

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February 08, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 08, 1971:

  • Kanaiyalal Munshi

    Indian independence movement activist, politician, writer and educationist (b. 1887).

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Margaruite Pindling

    First Lady of the Bahamas and wife of Sir Lynden Pindling, the first Prime Minister of the Bahamas.

  • Alveria Spina

    Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Izzabell Murdoch

    Izzabell Murdoch was an Irish-British novelist and philosopher, known for her complex and philosophical novels.

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February 08, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 08, 1971:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 1971:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 8th and February 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 08, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1971 was One Bad Apple by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

February 08, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 8th and February 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Bad Apple
  2. - Knock Three Times
  3. - Rose Garden
  4. - I Hear You Knocking
  5. - Lonely Days

February 08, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

February 08, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 8th and February 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Sweet Lord
  2. - Pushbike Song
  3. - Stoned Love
  4. - Resurrection Shuffle
  5. - Amazing Grace

February 08, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1971 was (Do The) Push And Pull Part I by Rufus Thomas, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

February 08, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 8th and February 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
  2. - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone
  3. - Your Time To Cry
  4. - Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
  5. - If I Were Your Woman

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February 08, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 08, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Max et les ferrailleurs

Max et les ferrailleurs

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Claude Sautet

Starring: Danielle Durou, Alain Belard, Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider

Cold Turkey

Cold Turkey

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Norman Lear

Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Pippa Scott, Tom Poston, Edward Everett Horton

Percy

Percy

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Ralph Thomas

Starring: Hywel Bennett, Denholm Elliott, Elke Sommer, Britt Ekland

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

The Night Visitor

The Night Visitor

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Laslo Benedek

Starring: Max von Sydow, Trevor Howard, Liv Ullmann, Per Oscarsson

February 08, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 08, 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:

Zollfahndung

Zollfahndung

Release year: 1970

Sledstvie vedut znatoki

Sledstvie vedut znatoki

Release year: 1971

Coppers End

Coppers End

Release year: 1971

February 08, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 08, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart

The Crystal Cave

By:

Myridden Emrys, the poor son of a Welsh princess and a savage, is a troubled child, haunted with visions and portents.

Caravan To Vaccares by Alistair MacLean

Caravan To Vaccares

By:

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Passenger To Frankfurt by Agatha Christie

Passenger To Frankfurt

By:

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

Islands In The Stream by Ernest Hemingway

Islands In The Stream

By:

A LATER CLASSIC FROM AMERICA’S PREMIER FICTION WRTER. First published in 1970, nine year after Hemingway's passing, this story is about an artist and adventurer, much like Hemingway.

Crime In America by Ramsey Clark

Crime In America

By:

Clark, Ramsey: Crime in America: Observations on Its Nature, Causes and Prevention

February 08, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 08, 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

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Who was the US President on February 08, 1971?

On February 08, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1971?

On February 08, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 08, 1971?

On February 08, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 8th?

February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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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 February 1971?

February 1971 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.

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