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August 21, 1971 was the 233rd day of the year 1971, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 21, 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 21, 1971, who was born and died on August 21, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 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 21st, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 1971?
- August 21, 1971: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 1971?
- August 21, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 21, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 1971?
What day of the week was August 21, 1971?
August 21, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1971 can also be written as 8/21/1971 in the US and as 21/8/1971 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1971:
- A bomb exploded in the liberal party campaign rally in plaza miranda, manila, philippines with several anti-marcos political candidates injured.
August 21, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 21, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1971 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:47 am and setting at 08:19 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 21, 1971?
Famous people born on August 21, 1971:
- Awab Al-Awlaki
Yemeni-American imam and Islamic lecturer who was killed in a U.S.
- Liam Howlett
English keyboard player and producer (the prodigy).
- Robert Harvey
Australian rules footballer (st kilda football club).
- Mamadou Diallo
Senegalese soccer player.
- David Walliams
Actor.
- Jonathan Ke Quan
Actor.
- Shayne Edge
Nfl / wlaf punter (steelers, barcelona dragons).
- Roberta Pedranzini
- Lou Pote
- Jairo Ramos
- Ivan Matteoni
- Daniele Moretti
- Jan Hempel
- Megan Abbott
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
August 21, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 7 months old,
or 631 months and 30 days old,
or 2748 weeks
or 19236 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1971?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 21, 1971.
August 21, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 1971:
- George Jackson
American activist and author, black guerrilla family was founded by the black guerrilla family (d.71).
- Gianfilippo Usellini
- Giovanni Acquaviva
- Gianni Bosio
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Shivan Chandrasekhar
Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st
August 21, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 1971:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 1971:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 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 21, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 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 21, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 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 21, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 21, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 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 21, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 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 21, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 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 21, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
A Gunfight
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Lamont Johnson
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Johnny Cash, Jane Alexander, Karen Black
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
The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Emilio Miraglia
Starring: Anthony Steffen, Marina Malfatti, Enzo Tarascio, Giacomo Rossi Stuart
Cry Uncle
Release year: 1971
Directed by: John G. Avildsen
Starring: Jackson Beck, Pamela Gruen, Allen Garfield, Devin Goldenberg
Die Screaming Marianne
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Pete Walker
Starring: Susan George, Barry Evans, Christopher Sandford, Judy Huxtable
August 21, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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:
Hei-Wi-Tip-Top
Release year: 1971
Starring: Willy Millowitsch, Heidi Kabel, Michaela May, Inge Schmidt
Spyforce
Release year: 1971
Trial
Release year: 1971
August 21, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Drifters
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, the acclaimed novelist, presents a poignant and powerful story about a disenchanted youth in Vietnam during this era.
The Female Eunuch
By: Germaine Greer
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.
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
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.
America, Inc
By: Morton Mintz and Jerry S. Cohen
This well-documented expose' exposes the incorpored rulers of the United States, and indeed of much of the globe. They are private governments that function as well as legitimate public authorities, it is revealed.
August 21, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 21, 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 August 21, 1971?
On August 21, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1971?
On August 21, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 1971?
On August 21, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
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.
