Saturday May 22, 1971: on this day

May 22, 1971 was the 142nd day of the year 1971, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 22, 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 22, 1971, who was born and died on May 22, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 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 22nd, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1971?


May 22, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1971 can also be written as 5/22/1971 in the US and as 22/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1971:

  • An earthquake lasting 20 seconds destroys most of bingöl, turkey ampndash more than 1,000 are killed, 10,000 made homeless.

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May 22, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 22, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:48 am and setting at 07:46 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 22, 1971?


Famous people born on May 22, 1971:

  • Daneli Mujica

    Former President of Uruguay.

  • Andrya Rudenko

    Renowned painter known for vibrant abstract art.

  • Seville Cummings

    Former member of the US House of Representatives.

  • Deuce Lofgren

    Best known for his mystery novels set in small towns.

  • Troy Barnhart in Hanford

    California, usa; water polo two metre offense (olympics 1996).

  • Raimund Marasigan

    Filipino musician.

  • Daryn Cresswell

    Australian coach and footballer.

  • Corey Croom

    Nfl running back (new england patriots).

  • Manuel Ortiz

    Mexican professional wrestler.

  • MC Eiht
  • Christophe Deloire
  • Magda Femme
  • Lars Koslowski
  • Martjan Lammertink
  • Marco Confortola

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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May 22, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 6 days old,

or 2757 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19304 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 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 22, 1971?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 22, 1971.

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May 22, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1971:

  • Valentino Orsolini Cencelli
  • Bruno Castellarin
  • Rookie Brown

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

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May 22, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1971:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1971:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1971:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 22, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 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 22, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 22, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 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 22, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 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 22, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 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 22, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 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 22, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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 22, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.

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.

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

The Throne Of Saturn by Allen Drury

The Throne Of Saturn

By:

This prolific 20th Century American author has written a novel about space and politics

Civilisation by Kenneth Clark

Civilisation

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Civilisation - 48 pages in full colour

May 22, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 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 May 22, 1971?

On May 22, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1971?

On May 22, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1971?

On May 22, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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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 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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Saturday May 22, 1971