Friday December 17, 1971: on this day

December 17, 1971 was the 351st day of the year 1971, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 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 December 17, 1971, who was born and died on December 17, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 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 17th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1971?


December 17, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 351st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1971 can also be written as 12/17/1971 in the US and as 17/12/1971 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1971 in December 1971 calendar

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December 17, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1971:

  • Diamonds are forever premieres in us
  • Radio bangladesh begins transmitting.

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December 17, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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December 17, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:19 am and setting at 05:14 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 17, 1971?


Famous people born on December 17, 1971:

  • Antoine Rigaudeau

    French basketball player who won the euroleague with kinder bologna in 2000aeur'01 and 1997aeur'98.

  • Nikki McCray-Penson

    American basketball player and coach (d. 2023).

  • Alan Khan

    South african radio and tv presenter.

  • Claire Forlani

    English actress.

  • Sinan Akkuş

    Turkish-german director and actor.

  • Mark Byers

    Wlaf linebacker (frankfurt galaxy).

  • Tony Richardson

    Nfl fullback (kansas city chiefs).

  • Carl Reeves

    Nfl defensive end (chicago bears).

  • Alyson Habetz in Crowley

    Louisiana, usa; female pitcher (colorado silver bullets).

  • Nikki McCray

    Collierville (tennessee) -- basketball guard (1996 olympics-gold medalist).

  • Sari Kristiina Fisk

    Ice hockey defenseman (finland, olympics - 1998).

  • Sébastien Moura
  • Nicolas Loufrani
  • Rita Engedalen
  • Olivier Roller
  • Beth Barr

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 11 days old,

or 2727 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19095 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 17, 1971?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 17, 1971.

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December 17, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1971:

  • Matilda Kshesinskaya

    Renowned Russian prima ballerina of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • Bino Cicogna
  • Elemér Szathmáry

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

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December 17, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 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 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 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 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 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 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 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 17, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 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 17, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 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 17, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 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 17, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

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 17, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Vantage Point by Lyndon Baines Johnson

The Vantage Point

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What does it say about election years? Although the recent publication of Robert Caro's fourth volume of his massive biography about President Lyndon Baines Johnson might not answer this question it certainly does.

Wunnerful, Wunnerful! by Lawrence Welk with Bernice McGeehan

Wunnerful, Wunnerful!

By:

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Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash

Eleanor And Franklin

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller--Winners of the Pulitzer Prize & National Book AwardIn Joseph P.'s extraordinary biography about the most important political couple of the 20th century, Joseph P.

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 17, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 17, 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 17, 1971?

On December 17, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1971?

On December 17, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1971?

On December 17, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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.

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