Saturday May 15, 1971: on this day

May 15, 1971 was the 135th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 15, 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 15, 1971, who was born and died on May 15, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Joy To The World by Three Dog Night), movies (e.g. Walkabout, directed by Nicolas Roeg), TV series (e.g. Quentin Durward) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 15th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 15, 1971?


May 15, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 135th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1971 can also be written as 5/15/1971 in the US and as 15/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1971:

  • 70, girls, 70 closes at broadhurst theater nyc after 35 performances
  • 97th preakness: gustavo avila aboard canonero ii wins in 1:54.
  • Efraim elrom, israeli ambassador to turkey, is kidnapped he is found killed in istanbul may 25.

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May 15, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th 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 15, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 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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Discover the planets positions on May 15th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 15, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1971 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 15, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 12:26 am and setting at 11:01 am.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1971.

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Who was born on May 15, 1971?


Famous people born on May 15, 1971:

  • Derra Leigh

    Bestselling author of contemporary fiction novels.

  • Veasna In

    Renowned contemporary painter known for vibrant abstract artworks.

  • Josalin Tjintjelaar

    Renowned fine art photographer known for his minimalist black and white landscapes.

  • Ovadia Dahan

    Renowned soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Armias Karnišovas

    Armias Karnišovas is a Lithuanian former professional basketball player and current executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

  • Shahzad Waseem

    Pakistani politician and member of the Senate of Pakistan.

  • Starling Goodwin

    Contemporary sculptor recognized for his innovative use of materials.

  • Dagan Nadler

    Contemporary painter known for his vibrant abstract artworks.

  • Keenan Mundine

    Australian politician known for his work in Indigenous affairs.

  • Kraig Carlson

    Kraig Carlson is a renowned photographer capturing stunning landscapes.

  • Nicol Ljubic

    Renowned for his psychological thrillers and suspenseful storytelling.

  • Sutton Brock

    Brock Sutton is a politician who has focused on environmental issues during his career.

  • Giselle Fernández

    Giselle Fernández is a contemporary author known for her captivating novels.

  • Jumana Emil Abboud

    Palestinian artist known for her intricate drawings and installations inspired by folklore and mythology.

  • Shandy Hall

    Shandy Hall is a writer and the former home of the author Laurence Sterne, now a museum and cultural center.

  • Kameel Ahmad

    Co-founder of Hometeam, a home care startup.

  • Anouk Agnes

    Renowned for her research on exoplanets and planetary systems.

  • Kaia Sand

    Kaia Sand is a poet acclaimed for her works exploring nature and environmental themes.

  • Katrin Hussinger

    Known for her research in innovation and entrepreneurship.

  • Kimber L. A. Jensen

    Kimber L. A. Jensen is an award-winning journalist known for investigative reporting.

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

  • Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri Dixit

    Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

  • L. Frank Baum
    L. Frank Baum

    L.

  • Andy Murray
    Andy Murray

    Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Ayub Khan
    Ayub Khan

    Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

  • Madeleine Albright
    Madeleine Albright

    Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

  • Ursula Thiess
    Ursula Thiess

    German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

  • Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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May 15, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 13 days old,

or 2758 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19311 days old,

if you were born on May 15, 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 15, 1971?

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 15, 1971.

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May 15, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1971:

  • Tyrone Guthrie
    Tyrone Guthrie

    British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

  • Lahari Mahalanabish

    Renowned Bengali novelist and short story writer.

  • Shizuo Kikinaka

    Japanese politician known for his advocacy for social welfare reforms.

  • Flossie Cohen

    Flossie Cohen was a pioneering journalist known for her investigative reporting.

  • Goose Goslin
  • Carl Krebs
  • Maria Mokrzycka

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • Bekim Fehmiu
    Bekim Fehmiu

    Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Fred Willard
    Fred Willard

    Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

  • Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland

    Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

  • Wynne Gibson
    Wynne Gibson

    Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

  • Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan

    Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

  • Chaselyn Dickinson

    Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...

  • Emily Dickinson

    American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.

  • Tomio Hara

    Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher.

  • Ahmeer Al-Farsi

    Renowned diplomat who played a key role in peace negotiations in the Middle East.

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May 15, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 15, 1971:

  • Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
  • Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
  • Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
  • International day of climate changes.
  • International conscientious objectors' day.
  • Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
  • United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • International day of families.
  • Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
  • Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 1971:

  • Saint Dymphna
  • Saint Achillius
  • Saint Gerebern
  • Saint Isidore the Labourer
  • Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
  • Saint Reticius
  • Saint Denise
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May 15, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 15, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 15, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Joy To The World
  2. - Never Can Say Goodbye
  3. - Put Your Hand In The Hand
  4. - If
  5. - Me And You And A Dog Named Boo

May 15, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 15, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 15, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. 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 15, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1971 was Never Can Say Goodbye by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 15, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 15, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Can Say Goodbye
  2. - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
  3. - Want Ads
  4. - (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
  5. - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1

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May 15, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 15, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Walkabout

Walkabout

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Nicolas Roeg

Starring: Jenny Agutter, David Gulpilil, Luc Roeg, John Meillon

Country: United States of America

The Panic in Needle Park

The Panic in Needle Park

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg

Starring: Al Pacino, Kitty Winn, Alan Vint, Richard Bright

Country: United States of America

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Robert Fuest

Starring: Vincent Price, Joseph Cotten, Hugh Griffith, Terry-Thomas

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

Johnny Got His Gun

Johnny Got His Gun

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Dalton Trumbo

Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Kathy Fields, Marsha Hunt, Jason Robards

Country: United States of America

May 15, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 15, 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 15, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 15, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Antagonists by Ernest K. Gann

The Antagonists

By:

Hardbound

The European Discovery Of America by Samuel Eliot Morison

The European Discovery Of America

By:

This account of early discovery voyages south to the Caribbean focuses on Magellan and Drake. Bibliogs

Vandenberg by Oliver Lange

Vandenberg

By:

A book that inspires and provokes thought!

The Greening Of America by Charles Reich

The Greening Of America

By:

25 Years of Groundbreaking Classic. "If there were any doubts about the necessity of social transformation in 1970 I, it is now clear and urgent I

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 15, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 15, 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 15, 1971?

On May 15, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1971?

On May 15, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1971?

On May 15, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 15th?

May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
  • 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.

Find out more about May 15th

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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 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 15, 1971