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October 13, 1971 was the 286th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 13, 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 October 13, 1971, who was born and died on October 13, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 13, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Maggie May by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Norman Jewison), TV series (e.g. The Persuaders!) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 13th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 13, 1971?
- October 13, 1971: What happened on that day?
- October 13, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 13, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 13, 1971?
- October 13, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 13, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- October 13, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 13, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- October 13, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 13, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 13, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 13, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 13, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on October 13, 1971?
What day of the week was October 13, 1971?
October 13, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 286th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 13, 1971 can also be written as 10/13/1971 in the US and as 13/10/1971 in UK and Europe.
October 13, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 13, 1971:
- 1st world series night game
- Wtzh tv channel 24 in meridian, ms (cbs) suspends broadcasting
October 13, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 13, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 13th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 13, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 13, 1971 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 October 13, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 01:29 am and setting at 04:09 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 1971.
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Who was born on October 13, 1971?
Famous people born on October 13, 1971:
![Sacha Baron Cohen]()
Sacha Baron CohenSacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.
![Luis Tosar]()
Luis TosarSpanish producer and actor.
![Jay Williams]()
Jay WilliamsDefensive end (st.
![Billy Bush]()
Billy BushAmerican radio and television hosts.
- Sacha Cohen
Known for his comedic roles in movies like Borat and Bruno.
- Pyrros Dimas
Albanian-greek politician and weightlifter.
- Irv Smith
Nfl tight end (no saints).
- Kira Reed
American screenwriter, producer and actress.
- Hitesh Modi
Kenyan cricketer.
- Marc Lamborelle
- Jason Friedberg
- Tor Gunnar Johnsen
- Johanna Lind
- Francesco Antonioni
Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:
![Margaret Thatcher]()
Margaret ThatcherBritish politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.
![Kate Walsh]()
Kate WalshKate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.
![Kelly Preston]()
Kelly PrestonKelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.
![Lenny Bruce]()
Lenny BruceAmerican comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.
![Jerry Jones]()
Jerry JonesAmerican football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.
![Pamela Tiffin]()
Pamela TiffinAmerican actress.
![Robert Walker]()
Robert WalkerAmerican actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.
![Philippe Torreton]()
Philippe TorretonPhilippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.
![John Lone]()
John LoneHong kong-american actor.
![Kiele Sanchez]()
Kiele SanchezAmerican actress.
October 13, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 6 months old,
or 630 months and 6 days old,
or 2740 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19182 days old,
if you were born on October 13, 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 October 13, 1971?
There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 13, 1971.
October 13, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 13, 1971:
- Stafford Smythe
Canadian journalist known for his work in sports journalism.
- Antonio Bertoli
- Philip Fleming
- Joe Sullivan
- Renato Sacerdoti
- Kemp Malone
What famous deaths happened on October 13th?
Famous deaths on October 13th:
![Kishore Kumar]()
Kishore KumarIndian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).
![Jean Peters]()
Jean PetersAmerican actress.
![Gary Collins]()
Gary CollinsAmerican television host and actor.
![Bea Benaderet]()
Bea BenaderetBea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.
![Barbara Kent]()
Barbara KentCanadian-born american actress (b. 1907).
![Henry Irving]()
Henry IrvingEnglish actor and manager (b. 1838).
![Nils Asther]()
Nils AstherActor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.
![Donald Houston]()
Donald HoustonActor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.
- Hershey Chocolates
Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.
- Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 13th
October 13, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 13, 1971:
- RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
- Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
- French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.
Observances on October 13, 1971:
- International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
October 13, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 13, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 13, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1971 was Maggie May by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 13, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 13, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May
- Carpenters - Superstar
- The Osmonds - Yo-Yo
- Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
- Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl
October 13, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1971 was Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 13, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 13, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
- Middle Of The Road - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
- The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
- Redbone - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
- Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
October 13, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 1971 was Thin Line Between Love & Hate by The Persuaders, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 13, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 13, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
- James Brown - Make It Funky
- Denise LaSalle - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
- Stevie Wonder - If You Really Love Me
- Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
October 13, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 13, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Fiddler on the Roof
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon
Country: United States of America
Trinity Is STILL My Name!
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Enzo Barboni
Starring: Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Yanti Somer, Enzo Tarascio
Country: United States of America
Play Misty for Me
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Jessica Walter, Donna Mills, John Larch
Country: United States of America
Women in Cages
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Gerardo de Leon
Starring: Judith Brown, Roberta Collins, Jennifer Gan, Pam Grier
Country: United States of America
The Organization
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Don Medford
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Barbara McNair, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Sheree North
October 13, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 13, 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:
The Persuaders!
Release year: 1971
Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Jason King
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
The Passenger
Release year: 1971
October 13, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 13, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Without Marx Or Jesus
By: Jean-Francois Revel
Jean-Francois Revel, a French journalist, shows us the American social movements in the turbulent 1960's and early 1970's.
The Day Of The Jackal
By: Frederick Forsyth
THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee
By: Dee Brown
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.
Message From Malaga
By: Helen MacInnes
"The delay in Malaga's delivery of the message could have been catastrophic. It was an irreparable loss, an agent had died. "Under
The Drifters
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, the acclaimed novelist, presents a poignant and powerful story about a disenchanted youth in Vietnam during this era.
October 13, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 13, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Trek
Galaxy Game
Computer Space
The Oregon Trail
Who was the US President on October 13, 1971?
On October 13, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1971?
On October 13, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 13, 1971?
On October 13, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 13th?
October 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of October. 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 October 13th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: an explosively rigged motorcycle is set on fire at an election rally in northeastern afghanistan. at least 14 people were killed, including civilians.
- 2017 - Human rights in the philippines: a group representing civil society organizations in the philippines demanded that apple inc. delete from its app store all games it claimed violated the guidelines of the tech company and promoted violence and murders which are commonplace in the philippine drug war.
- 2016 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze in direct response to houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen. this follows two incidents in which missiles were fired at united states navy vessels in red sea. (reuters),
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 October 1971?
October 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
