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Wednesday October 20, 1971: on this day
October 20, 1971 was the 293rd day of the year 1971, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 20, 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 October 20, 1971, who was born and died on October 20, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 20, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Maggie May by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Duck, You Sucker, directed by Sergio Leone), TV series (e.g. The Persuaders!) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 20th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 20, 1971?
- October 20, 1971: What happened on that day?
- October 20, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 20, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 20, 1971?
- October 20, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 20, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- October 20, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 20, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- October 20, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 20, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 20, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 20, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 20, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on October 20, 1971?
What day of the week was October 20, 1971?
October 20, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 20, 1971 can also be written as 10/20/1971 in the US and as 20/10/1971 in UK and Europe.
October 20, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 20, 1971:
- West german chancellor willy brandt is awarded nobel peace prize
- The nepal stock exchange collapses.
October 20, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 20, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Discover the planets positions on October 20th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 20, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 20, 1971 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 20, 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 October 20, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 08:34 am and setting at 06:58 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 1971.
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Who was born on October 20, 1971?
Famous people born on October 20, 1971:
![Snoop Dogg]()
Snoop DoggAmerican rapper, the embodiment aeur(tm),90s gangster rap.
![Dannii Minogue]()
Dannii MinogueDanii minogue is an australian singer-actor, younger sister to kylie minogue, and ex-partner of actor julian mcmahon.
- Calvin Broadus
Calvin Broadus, better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper and media personality.
- Sandie Cochepain
French paraglider.
- Kimberly Po
Los angeles, california -- tennis star (1991 futures evansville in).
- Eddie Jones
American basketball player: lakers guard/forward.
- Kenneth Choi
American actor.
- Kamiel Maase
Dutch runner.
- Matt Norman
Australian director/producer.
- Marcelo Saback
- Steve Williams
- Rachel House
- Julika Jenkins
- Veronika Kappaurer
Whose famous birthday is on October 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 20th:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Takayuki Yamada]()
Takayuki YamadaTakayuki yamada is a japanese actor and singer known for his roles in popular japanese films and television series.
![Viggo Mortensen]()
Viggo MortensenAmerican actor.
![John Krasinski]()
John KrasinskiAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Richard Loncraine]()
Richard LoncraineEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Nargis Fakhri]()
Nargis FakhriNargis fakhri is a model and actress known for her work in bollywood films such as rockstar and main tera hero.
![Roger Hanin]()
Roger HaninFrench actor and film director.
![Danny Boyle]()
Danny BoyleEnglish screenwriter and producer of director producers.
![Jean-Pierre Melville]()
Jean-Pierre MelvilleFrench filmmaker.
October 20, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 6 months old,
or 630 months and 6 days old,
or 2740 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19182 days old,
if you were born on October 20, 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 October 20, 1971?
There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 20, 1971.
October 20, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 20, 1971:
- Brice Parain
French philosopher known for his works on ethics and political philosophy.
- Elio Ballesi
- Vittorio Ambrosini
- Arthur Mandler
- Nelson Russell
What famous deaths happened on October 20th?
Famous deaths on October 20th:
![Burt Lancaster]()
Burt LancasterActor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack.
![Joel McCrea]()
Joel McCreaAmerican actor, with over 100 films, who began his career as a horse-wrangler in westerns.
![Jack Elam]()
Jack ElamAmerican actor in films such as "the sundowners," kismet, and gunfight at the o.k.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
![Anthony Quayle]()
Anthony QuayleEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Michael Massee]()
Michael MasseeAmerican actor (b. 1952)[55].
![Eberhard Feik]()
Eberhard FeikGerman actor (tatort) dies at 50.
![Basil Radford]()
Basil RadfordActor (whisky galore dead of night), is killed at 55.
- Junko Tabei
Japanese female mountaineer is the first to climb mount everest.
- Lynard Skynard
Lead vocalist of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 20th
October 20, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 20, 1971:
- October 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Orge (Barley) Day, twenty-ninth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Bahá'f Faith - Holy Day - the Báb
October 20, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 20, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 18th and October 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 20, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1971 was Maggie May by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 20, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May
- Carpenters - Superstar
- The Osmonds - Yo-Yo
- Cher - Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
- Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
October 20, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1971 was Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 20, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
- Middle Of The Road - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
- The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
- Redbone - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
- Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
October 20, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 1971 was Thin Line Between Love & Hate by The Persuaders, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 20, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
- Denise LaSalle - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
- James Brown - Make It Funky
- The 8th Day - You've Got To Crawl (Before You Walk)
- Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
October 20, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 20, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Duck, You Sucker
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Sergio Leone
Starring: Rod Steiger, James Coburn, Romolo Valli, Maria Monti
Country: United States of America
Catlow
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Sam Wanamaker
Starring: Yul Brynner, Richard Crenna, Leonard Nimoy, Daliah Lavi
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
Fiddler on the Roof
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon
Country: United States of America
Trinity Is STILL My Name!
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Enzo Barboni
Starring: Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Yanti Somer, Enzo Tarascio
Country: United States of America
October 20, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 20, 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:
The Persuaders!
Release year: 1971
Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Jason King
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
The Electric Company
Release year: 1971
Starring: Jim Boyd, Morgan Freeman, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant
Country: United States of America
October 20, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 20, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Living Well Is The Best Revenge
By: Calvin Tomkins
Living Well Is The Best Revenge was first published in 1971. It is now available for younger generations with a new introduction from the author.
Summer Of The Red Wolf
By: Morris West
Summer of the Red Wolf tells the story of a man who struggles with the daily complexities and torments of his everyday life. He travels to Scotland to confront his inner demons.
The Gift Horse
By: Hildegard Knef
Rates fine/near mint jacket because it is price-clipped, otherwise best copy, first edition, first printing jacket in mylar
The Shadow Of The Lynx
By: Victoria Holt
Nora Tamsin was fascinated at Charles Herrick's ruthlessness, but she realized that he deserved the name "The Lynx". His love for her was both overwhelming and terrifying.
The Ra Expeditions
By: Thor Heyerdahl
Ra tells the tale of Heyerdahl’s 45-foot papyrus boat, which was modeled on the ones in the pharoah’s wall paintings.
October 20, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 20, 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 October 20, 1971?
On October 20, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 1971?
On October 20, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 20, 1971?
On October 20, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 20th?
October 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of October. 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 October 20th, such as:
- 2018 - After a rafting accident in a swollen river, four americans are killed in costa rica.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqa (2017): the syrian democratic forces announce "total liberation of raqa", previously isil's capital.
- 2016 - Turkish military intervention in the syrian civil war: turkish jets hit kurdish-led syrian democratic forces (sdf) militia with 26 airstrikes in three recently-captured-from-isil villages west of al-bab and northeast of aleppo. according to the turkish general staff, 160-200 people have been killed. the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 11 people were killed and many more were injured. (reuters),
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 October 1971?
October 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
