Wednesday August 11, 1971: on this day

August 11, 1971 was the 223rd day of the year 1971, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 11, 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 August 11, 1971, who was born and died on August 11, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave, directed by Emilio Miraglia), TV series (e.g. Behind The Scenes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1971?


August 11, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1971 can also be written as 8/11/1971 in the US and as 11/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1971 in August 1971 calendar

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August 11, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1971:

  • Construction begins on louisiana superdome
  • Harmon killebrew hits home runs #500 and 501.
  • Three thousand people from belfast and derry flee to the republic of ireland because of the violence.
  • Syria severs diplomatic relations with jordan because of border clashes.
  • British troops are stationed on the ireland border to stop arms smuggling.
  • Bahrain declares independence as the state of bahrain (kingdom of bahrain as of february 2002).
  • The number of british troops in northern ireland is raised to 12,500.
  • President richard nixon announces that the united states will no longer convert dollars to gold at a fixed value, effectively ending the bretton woods system. he also imposes a 90-day freeze on wages, prices and rents.
  • Vietnam war: australia and new zealand decide to withdraw their troops from vietnam.

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August 11, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 11, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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August 11, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1971 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 August 11, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 01:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1971.

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Who was born on August 11, 1971?


Famous people born on August 11, 1971:

  • Alejandra Barros
    Alejandra Barros

    Mexican screenwriter and actress.

  • Djamel Bouras

    French champion in judo, la bourrasque (the squall), was nicknamed for his quick temper tantrums.

  • Javier Sierra

    Spanish writer known for his bestselling novels.

  • Tommy Mooney

    English football player.

  • Julie Clarke

    American actress and model.

  • Roy Keane

    Athlete.

  • Aaron Miller

    Buffalo, new york -- nhl defenseman (colorado avalanche).

  • Julie Anne Clark

    Tucson, arizona -- playmate (mar, 1991).

  • Justin Theroux

    Actor.

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 7 months old,

or 631 months and 18 days old,

or 2746 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19224 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 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 August 11, 1971?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 11, 1971.

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August 11, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 1971:

  • Nedda

    Renowned Italian soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 11th

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August 11, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1971:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 9th and August 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1971 was How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 11, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
  2. - Mr. Big Stuff
  3. - Take Me Home, Country Roads
  4. - Draggin' The Line
  5. - You've Got A Friend

August 11, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 11, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm Still Waiting
  2. - Never Ending Song Of Love
  3. - Get It On
  4. - Devil's Answer
  5. - In My Own Time

August 11, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1971 was Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 11, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
  2. - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
  3. - Maybe Tomorrow
  4. - Smiling Faces Sometimes
  5. - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

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August 11, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave

The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Emilio Miraglia

Starring: Anthony Steffen, Marina Malfatti, Enzo Tarascio, Giacomo Rossi Stuart

Cry Uncle

Cry Uncle

Release year: 1971

Directed by: John G. Avildsen

Starring: Jackson Beck, Pamela Gruen, Allen Garfield, Devin Goldenberg

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

Die Screaming Marianne

Die Screaming Marianne

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Pete Walker

Starring: Susan George, Barry Evans, Christopher Sandford, Judy Huxtable

Werewolves on Wheels

Werewolves on Wheels

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Michel Levesque

Starring: Steve Oliver, Donna Anders, Gene Shane, Billy Gray

August 11, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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:

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Release year: 1971

Eerie Street

Eerie Street

Release year: 1971

Meu Pedacinho de Chão

Meu Pedacinho de Chão

Release year: 1971

August 11, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Drifters by James A. Michener

The Drifters

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James A. Michener, the acclaimed novelist, presents a poignant and powerful story about a disenchanted youth in Vietnam during this era.

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

By:

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.

Capone by John Kobler

Capone

By:

He was known by the public as Scarface, while the FBI called him Public Enemy Number One. His associates called him Snorky. Capone is the name that most people remember.

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.

The Gift Horse by Hildegard Knef

The Gift Horse

By:

Rates fine/near mint jacket because it is price-clipped, otherwise best copy, first edition, first printing jacket in mylar

August 11, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 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 August 11, 1971?

On August 11, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1971?

On August 11, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1971?

On August 11, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. 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 August 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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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 August 1971?

August 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1971 calendar looked like.

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