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About April 17th, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: Egypt, Libya and Syria form federation (Federation of Arab Republics).
- Day of the week: April 17th, 1971 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Victoria Beckham, Sean Bean
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Joy To The World by Three Dog Night
- #1 UK song: Hot Love by T Rex
- Popular movie: Summer of '42 directed by Robert Mulligan
More about April 17th, 1971? See below for more news and curiosities on April 17th, 1971.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 17, 1971?
- April 17, 1971: What happened on that day?
- April 17, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 17, 1971?
- April 17, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 17, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 17, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 17, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 17, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 17, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 17, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on April 17, 1971?
What day of the week was April 17, 1971?
April 17, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 107th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1971 can also be written as 4/17/1971 in the US and as 17/4/1971 in UK and Europe.
April 17, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 17, 1971:
- Egypt, libya and syria form federation (federation of arab republics).
- The people's republic of bangladesh forms, under sheikh mujibur rahman at mujibnagor.
- The provisional government of bangladesh is formed.
April 17, 1971: What were the magazines covers that day?
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April 17, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 17, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
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April 17, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1971 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:44 am and setting at 10:57 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on May 10, 1971.
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Who was born on April 17, 1971?
Famous people born on April 17, 1971:
- Jim Acosta
CNN's chief White House correspondent known for his confrontational style with the Trump administration.
- Ash Kumar
Mathematician recognized for contributions to number theory.
- Claire Sweeney
English singer and actress.
- Andri Kirsima
Estonian architect.
- David Oliver
Sechelt -- nhl right-wing (edmonton oilers).
- Belinda Stewart-Wilson
Actress.
- Peter Billingsley
Actor.
- Max Beesley
Actor.
- Selen Selena
Musician.
- José Cevallos
- Francisco Lima
- Simona Petrucci
- Herby Raynaud
- Francesco Stefani
- Davide Micillo
- Cosimo Ferri
- Cosimo Maria Ferri
- José Francisco Cevallos
Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:
![Victoria Beckham]()
Victoria BeckhamPosh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.
![Sean Bean]()
Sean BeanSean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![William Holden]()
William HoldenWilliam holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.
![Jennifer Garner]()
Jennifer GarnerAmerican actress and film producer.
![Olivia Hussey]()
Olivia HusseyArgentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.
![Rooney Mara]()
Rooney MaraRooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.
![James Last]()
James LastGerman musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.
![Adam McKay]()
Adam McKayAdam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.
![Nicholas D'Agosto]()
Nicholas D'AgostoAmerican film and television actor.
April 17, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years and 23 days old,
or 636 months and 23 days old,
or 2768 weeks and 6 days old,
or 19382 days old,
if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1971?
There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 17, 1971.
April 17, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 17, 1971:
- Roberto Lupi
Composer dies at 62.
What famous deaths happened on April 17th?
Famous deaths on April 17th:
![Deanna Durbin]()
Deanna DurbinAmerican actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.
![Kitty Carlisle]()
Kitty CarlisleAmerican actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).
![Doris Roberts]()
Doris RobertsAmerican actress (b. 1925).
![Michael Sarrazin]()
Michael SarrazinMichael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.
![Eva Novak]()
Eva NovakActress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.
- Benjerman Franklin
Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.
- Axiel Márquez
Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...
- Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...
- Jesua Garcia
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
- Biju Patnaik
Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...
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April 17, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 17, 1971:
- Pope Anicetus (died 166)
- Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)
Saints celebrated on April 17, 1971:
- Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
- Saint Landricus
- Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
April 17, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 12th and April 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.
April 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 12th and April 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Three Dog Night - Joy To The World
- Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
- The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
- Tom Jones - She's A Lady
- Paul McCartney - Another Day
April 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1971 was Hot Love by T Rex, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.
April 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 12th and April 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- T Rex - Hot Love
- Ray Stevens - Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)
- Dave & Ansil Collins - Double Barrel
- Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
- Clodagh Rodgers - Jack In The Box
April 17, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1971 was What's Going On by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.
April 17, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 12th and April 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
- The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
- James Brown - Soul Power (Pt. 1)
- Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
- Stevie Wonder - We Can Work It Out
April 17, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 17, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Summer of '42
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Robert Mulligan
Starring: Jennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Oliver Conant
Country: United States of America
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
Trafic
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Jacques Tati
Starring: Jacques Tati, Marcel Fraval, Honoré Bostel, François Maisongrosse
Don't Deliver Us from Evil
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Joël Séria
Starring: Jeanne Goupil, Catherine Wagener, Bernard Dhéran, Gérard Darrieu
Country: United States of America
Valdez Is Coming
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Edwin Sherin
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Frank Silvera, Jon Cypher
April 17, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:
Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Hans Quest
The Ten Commandments
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille
Primus
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Moshcam
April 17, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 17, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Passenger To Frankfurt
By: Agatha Christie
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
The New Centurions
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.
The Throne Of Saturn
By: Allen Drury
This prolific 20th Century American author has written a novel about space and politics
Summer Of '42
By: Herman Raucher
"SUMMER OF '42" is a sweet and tender novel...The end result is high hilarity. Raucher is a comic-artist that is able convey the joys and fears...of
April 17, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 17, 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 April 17, 1971?
On April 17, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1971?
On April 17, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 17, 1971?
On April 17, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 17th?
April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
- 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
- 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.
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 April 1971?
April 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
