Tuesday May 18, 1971: on this day

May 18, 1971 was the 138th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 18, 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 18, 1971, who was born and died on May 18, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Joy To The World by Three Dog Night), movies (e.g. Big Jake, directed by George Sherman, John Wayne), TV series (e.g. Quentin Durward) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 18th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 18, 1971?


May 18, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 138th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1971 can also be written as 5/18/1971 in the US and as 18/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

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May 18, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 1971:

  • Vampire rapist wayne bodens last victim found
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  • Bulgarian constitution goes into effect.
  • Us president richard nixon rejects the 60 demands of congressional black caucus.
  • The u.s. congress formally votes to end funding for the american supersonic transport program.

May 18, 1971: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 18, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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May 18, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 1971 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 02:03 am and setting at 02:40 pm.

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 18, 1971?


Famous people born on May 18, 1971:

  • Eltha Thomas

    Former WNBA player known for her skills on the court.

  • Craig Hentrich

    American football player who made his debut with the national football league in 1993.

  • Oz Sanchez

    Paralympic handcyclist and marathoner who overcame adversity.

  • Nobuteru Taniguchi

    Japanese race car driver.

  • Brad Friedel

    American international soccer player, manager and sportscaster.

  • Mark Menzies

    Scottish politician.

  • Lael Perlstrom in Laguna Beach

    California, usa; wpva volleyball players (us open-25-1995).

  • Rich Garces in Maracay

    Aragua, venezuela; pitcher (boston red sox).

  • Desiree Horton

    American helicopter pilot/television reporter.

  • Adamari Lopez

    Tv actress.

  • Ben Coleman

    Guard / offensive tackle (jacksonville jaguars).

  • Gina Raimondo

    Politician.

  • Karen Bye

    Hockey forward (usa, olympics-1998).

  • Clifton Sunada in Honolulu

    Hawaii, usa; extra-lightweight judoka (olympics 1996).

  • Daniel Gowing

    Germany and new zealand judoka (olympics 1996).

  • Nina Bjedov
  • Franklin Roosevelt Bueres
  • Elvis Gregory
  • Janel Jorgensen

Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:

  • Pope John Paul II
    Pope John Paul II

    Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...

  • Perry Como
    Perry Como

    Perry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...

  • Tina Fey
    Tina Fey

    American comedian, writer, and producer.

  • Charles Trenet
    Charles Trenet

    French actor, singer and songwriter.

  • George Strait
    George Strait

    American country western star and country music association award winner.

  • Diane McBain
    Diane McBain

    American actress.

  • Alana Stewart
    Alana Stewart

    American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.

  • Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes

    British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

  • Matt Long
    Matt Long

    American actor.

  • Dwayne Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman

    American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.

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May 18, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 1 day old,

or 2757 weeks

or 19299 days old,

if you were born on May 18, 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 18, 1971?

There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 18, 1971.

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May 18, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 18, 1971:

  • Aleksandr Gennadievich Kurosh

    Russian mathematician and theorist (d. 1971).

  • Donald Kirke

What famous deaths happened on May 18th?

Famous deaths on May 18th:

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Alexander Godunov
    Alexander Godunov

    Russian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.

  • Steve Forrest
    Steve Forrest

    American drummer (placebo).

  • Elisha Cook
    Elisha Cook

    Jr.

  • Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell

    American actor (born in 1908).

  • Edwina Booth
    Edwina Booth

    American memoirist and biographer.

  • Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen

    American actress (born 1975).

  • Jdyn Smith

    Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

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May 18, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 18, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 18, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 18, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 18, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 18, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 18, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. 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 18, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1971 was BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 18, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 18, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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May 18, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 18, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Big Jake

Big Jake

Release year: 1971

Directed by: George Sherman, John Wayne

Starring: John Wayne, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara, Patrick Wayne

Country: United States of America

Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Don Taylor

Starring: Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trundy

Country: United States of America

The Go-Between

The Go-Between

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Joseph Losey

Starring: Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Margaret Leighton, Michael Redgrave

The Grissom Gang

The Grissom Gang

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Kim Darby, Scott Wilson, Tony Musante, Robert Lansing

Daughters of Darkness

Daughters of Darkness

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Harry Kümel

Starring: Delphine Seyrig, John Karlen, Danielle Ouimet, Andrea Rau

May 18, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 18, 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 18, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 18, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer

The Female Eunuch

By:

The 1970 publication of Germaine Greer’s The Female Eunuch was a major event that raised eyebrows and ire, while also creating a shock wave in recognition among women all over the globe.

Summer Of '42 by Herman Raucher

Summer Of '42

By:

"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

Angle Of Repose by Wallace Stegner

Angle Of Repose

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A masterpiece of American literature and an iconic novel of West by Wallace Stegner, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize Winner - a moving story about one family and the traditions that have shaped our nation

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

The New Centurions by Joseph Wambaugh

The New Centurions

By:

Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.

May 18, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 18, 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

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Who was the US President on May 18, 1971?

On May 18, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1971?

On May 18, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 18, 1971?

On May 18, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 18th?

May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
  • 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
  • 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.

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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.

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