Tuesday August 17, 1971: on this day
August 17, 1971 was the 229th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 17, 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 17, 1971, who was born and died on August 17, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. A Gunfight, directed by Lamont Johnson), TV series (e.g. Hei-Wi-Tip-Top) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1971?
- August 17, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1971?
- August 17, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1971?
What day of the week was August 17, 1971?
August 17, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1971 can also be written as 8/17/1971 in the US and as 17/8/1971 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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August 17, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1971 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 17, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:27 am and setting at 06:44 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 17, 1971?
Famous people born on August 17, 1971:
- Claudeen Clemons
Renowned basketball player known for exceptional skills on the court.
- Ed Motta
Brazilian singer and pianist.
- Jorge Posada
Puerto Rican former baseball catcher who played his entire 17-year MLB career with the New York Yankees.
- Dannette Young Stone
Dannette Young Stone was a talented basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Uhm Jung-hwa
South korean actress and singer.
- Shaun Rehn
Australian coach and footballer.
- Gonzalo Inzunza
Mexican drug lord (d.2013).
- Motta
Brazilian singer and composer, the top brazilian "soul" singer.
- Thierry Solère
- Filippo Simeoni
- Gonzalo Inzunza Inzunza
- Pavel Cristian Balaj
- Martin Gray
- Fernando Labella
- Takami Takeuchi
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
- Robert De Niro
American actor, director, and businessman.
- Sean Penn
American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
- Donnie Wahlberg
American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
- Yû Aoi
Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
- Austin Butler
Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
- Belinda Carlisle
American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
- Maureen O'Hara
An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
- Brady Corbet
Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
- Helen McCrory
British actress (b. 1968).
- Julian Fellowes
English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 7 months old,
or 631 months and 11 days old,
or 2745 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19217 days old,
if you were born on August 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 August 17, 1971?
There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1971.
August 17, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1971:
- Maedayama Eigorō
The 39th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (d. 1971).
- Wilhelm List
German nazi field marshal.
- Horace McMahon
Actor martin kane private eye, dies at 64.
- Enzo Aita
- Joe Smith
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
- Billy Murray
Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
- Pearl Bailey
American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
- Vivian Vance
Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
- Yvonne Craig
Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
- Richard Barthelmess
Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
- Ardenia Hall
Known for her work in the civil rights movement.
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August 17, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1971:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1971 was How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
- Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
- John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
- Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
- James Taylor - You've Got A Friend
August 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
- The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
- T Rex - Get It On
- Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
- Family - In My Own Time
August 17, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1971 was Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 17, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
- The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
- Jackson 5 - Maybe Tomorrow
- The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
- James Brown - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
August 17, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 17, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
August 17, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 17, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 17, 1971?
On August 17, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1971?
On August 17, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1971?
On August 17, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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.