Tuesday December 14, 1971: on this day

December 14, 1971 was the 348th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 14, 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 December 14, 1971, who was born and died on December 14, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 14, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone), movies (e.g. A Clockwork Orange, directed by Stanley Kubrick), TV series (e.g. Schulmeister, Espion De L'Empereur) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 14th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 14, 1971?


December 14, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 348th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1971 can also be written as 12/14/1971 in the US and as 14/12/1971 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1971 in December 1971 calendar

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December 14, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 14, 1971:

  • Golden gate bridge lights out all night due to power failure
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  • Bangladesh liberation war: over 200 of east pakistans intellectuals are executed by the pakistan army and their local allies. (the date is commemorated in bangladesh as martyred intellectuals day.)

December 14, 1971: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 14, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 14, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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December 14, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 14, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 December 14, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:18 am and setting at 02:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1971.

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Who was born on December 14, 1971?


Famous people born on December 14, 1971:

  • Tia Texada
    Tia Texada

    American singer and actress.

  • Michaela Watkins
    Michaela Watkins

    American comedian actress (saturday night live).

  • Shahzad Khan

    Renowned cricketer known for his exceptional batting skills.

  • Brian Gay

    Professional golfer, three-time winner of the pga tour.

  • Lisa-Marie Vizaniari

    Australian discus / shot putter (1996 olympics).

  • Chris Therien in Ottawa

    Canada; nhl defenseman (philadelphia flyers).

  • Natascha McElhone

    English actress.

  • Tanja Wedhorn
  • Chris Therien
  • Dmitrij Dovgalënok
  • Riccardo Frizza
  • Chris Hakius
  • Jalel Kadri
  • Marzio Martelli
  • Luca Monari
  • Viktor Bologan

Whose famous birthday is on December 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 14th:

  • Vanessa Hudgens
    Vanessa Hudgens

    American actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.

  • Jane Birkin
    Jane Birkin

    British actress, noted family member, and sister to andrew birkin, writer-director who released "blow-up" back in 1966.

  • Natascha McElhone
    Natascha McElhone

    English actress.

  • Jackson Rathbone
    Jackson Rathbone

    American actor, singer, and musician.

  • Michael Owen
    Michael Owen

    British soccer (football), star and celebrity with a soccer clip, sports paraphernalia and product endorsements to his name and a 2004...

  • Sophie Monk
    Sophie Monk

    Australian singer, actress, and model.

  • Lee Remick
    Lee Remick

    Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.

  • Rebecca Gibney
    Rebecca Gibney

    New zealand-australian actress/producer.

  • Cynthia Gibb
    Cynthia Gibb

    American actress, former model, who has appeared in films and on television.

  • James Comey
    James Comey

    Public servant.

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December 14, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 5 days old,

or 2727 weeks

or 19089 days old,

if you were born on December 14, 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 December 14, 1971?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 14, 1971.

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December 14, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 14, 1971:

  • Dick Tiger

    Two-time middleweight and light heavyweight world champion.

  • Mufazzal Haider Chaudhury

    Bangladeshi linguist and scholar (b. 1926).

  • Munier Choudhury

    Bangladeshi author, playwright, and critic (b. 1925).

  • Shahidullah Kaiser

    Bangladeshi journalist and author (b. 1927).

What famous deaths happened on December 14th?

Famous deaths on December 14th:

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

  • Jeanne Crain
    Jeanne Crain

    American actress, 16-year old former model.

  • Dinah Washington
    Dinah Washington

    American singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.

  • William Bendix
    William Bendix

    Actor (life of riley), passes away in los angeles, california, at the age of 58.

  • Jock Mahoney
    Jock Mahoney

    Actor (dallas cow town, range rider), died at 70.

  • Bernard Fox
    Bernard Fox

    British actor (d. 2016).

  • Norman Fell
    Norman Fell

    American actor and comedian (b. 1924).

  • Stubby Kaye
    Stubby Kaye

    Actor (guys & dolls sweet charity), dies aged 79.

  • Arthur Treacher
    Arthur Treacher

    British-american actor and comedian of stage, film, and television.

  • George Washington

    American politician and the first president of the united states 1789-1797.

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December 14, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 14, 1971:

  • R.C. Saints - Memorial of Saint John of the Cross
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December 14, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 14, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 14, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 14, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 14, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Family Affair
  2. - Brand New Key
  3. - Have You Seen Her
  4. - An Old Fashioned Love Song
  5. - Got To Be There

December 14, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1971 was Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) by Benny Hill, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 14, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 14, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
  2. - Jeepster
  3. - Coz I Luv You
  4. - Tokoloshe Man
  5. - Theme From 'shaft'

December 14, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 14, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 14, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Family Affair
  2. - Respect Yourself
  3. - Rock Steady
  4. - Clean Up Woman
  5. - Drowning In The Sea Of Love

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December 14, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 14, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke

Country: United States of America

Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Hal Ashby

Starring: Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack

Country: United States of America

Dirty Harry

Dirty Harry

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Andrew Robinson, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni

Country: United States of America

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

Release year: 1971

Directed by: James Goldstone

Starring: Jerry Orbach, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jo Van Fleet, Lionel Stander

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

December 14, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 14, 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:

Schulmeister, espion de l'empereur

Schulmeister, espion de l'empereur

Release year: 1971

The Waltons

The Waltons

Release year: 1971

Anneliese Rothenberger gibt sich die Ehre

Anneliese Rothenberger gibt sich die Ehre

Release year: 1971

December 14, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 14, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Message From Malaga by Helen MacInnes

Message From Malaga

By:

"The delay in Malaga's delivery of the message could have been catastrophic. It was an irreparable loss, an agent had died. "Under

Tracy And Hepburn by Garson Kanin

Tracy And Hepburn

By:

The classic Hollywood memoir is back and this time with a new introduction by the author. Spence Tracy and Kate Hepburn were the celebrity couple that everyone knew, but few actually knew.

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.

Honor Thy Father by Gay Talese

Honor Thy Father

By:

The classic masterpiece is now updated

Jennie, Volume Two by Ralph G. Martin

Jennie, Volume Two

By:

Paperback - Nonfiction Volume 2 of the Lady Randolph Churchill's life 1895-1921

December 14, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 14, 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 December 14, 1971?

On December 14, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1971?

On December 14, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 14, 1971?

On December 14, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 14th?

December 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of December. 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 December 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the kurdish-led syrian democratic forces retake hajin, the last major syrian town that isil controlled.
  • 2017 - Colombian paramilitarism, internal armed conflict, illegal drug trade in colombia: colombia's largest narcotics gang clan del golfo (agc) declares a ceasefire effective december 13. they claim the gesture is intended to "contribute to a complete, total, and lasting peace." colombia's government said it was happy with the gesture but that they will continue to exert pressure on the organization.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): shelling broke the ceasefire in aleppo, disrupting the evacuation of civilians.

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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 December 1971?

December 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1971 calendar looked like.

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