Monday August 23, 1971: on this day

August 23, 1971 was the 235th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 23, 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 23, 1971, who was born and died on August 23, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. See No Evil, directed by Richard Fleischer), TV series (e.g. Curiosity Shop) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 23rd, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was August 23, 1971?


August 23, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 235th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1971 can also be written as 8/23/1971 in the US and as 23/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1971 in August 1971 calendar

history

August 23, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 1971:

  • Wgtu tv channel 29 in traverse city, mi (abc) begins broadcasting

LIFE Magazine

zodiac

August 23, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 23, 1971! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

August 23, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Pig chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for August 23, 1971
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

August 23, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

14%

The moon phase on August 23, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:48 am and setting at 08:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1971.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on August 23, 1971

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!

This day in 30 sec.

birthday

Who was born on August 23, 1971?


Famous people born on August 23, 1971:

  • Vincenta Bradley

    Legendary basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.

  • Mikle Weiss

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on political corruption.

  • Demetrio Albertini

    Italian footballer known for his time at AC Milan and the Italian national team.

  • Kinnie Starr

    Kinnie Starr is a Canadian actress known for her roles in television shows and films.

  • Bone Crusher

    Bone crusher is a rapper known for his hit single 'never scared' and for being a prominent figure in the atlanta hip-hop scene.

  • Teague Patterson

    Teague Patterson is a retired football player who played as a wide receiver in the NFL.

  • Gretchen Whitmer

    Governor of Michigan known for her response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Tim Gutberlet

    German footballer.

  • Richard C. Armitage

    Actor.

  • Hugh Douglas

    Nfl defensive end (ny jets).

  • Rick Yune

    Actor.

  • Aaron Douglas (actor)
  • Luigi Bugiardini
  • Aaron Douglas
  • Loïc Druon
  • Alessandro Hellmann
  • Damiano Pippi

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 23rd

birthday

August 23, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 7 months old,

or 631 months and 6 days old,

or 2744 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19212 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 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 23, 1971?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 23, 1971.

RIP

August 23, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1971:

  • The original Shamu

    Seaworld orca.

  • Gisela Hernandez Gonzalo

    Composer dies at 58.

  • Oliver F McGowan

    Actor (banning stagecoach), dead at 64.

  • Giuseppe Baccilieri

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 23rd

holidays

August 23, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 1971:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1971:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
vinyl songs

August 23, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 23, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 23, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1971 was How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 23, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
  2. - Take Me Home, Country Roads
  3. - Signs
  4. - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
  5. - Mr. Big Stuff

August 23, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 23, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm Still Waiting
  2. - Never Ending Song Of Love
  3. - Get It On
  4. - Devil's Answer
  5. - In My Own Time

August 23, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1971 was Spanish Harlem by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 23, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Spanish Harlem
  2. - Smiling Faces Sometimes
  3. - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
  4. - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
  5. - The Breakdown (Part I)

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was August 23, 1971 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

August 23, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

See No Evil

See No Evil

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Mia Farrow, Dorothy Alison, Robin Bailey, Diane Grayson

Black Belly of the Tarantula

Black Belly of the Tarantula

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Paolo Cavara

Starring: Giancarlo Giannini, Claudine Auger, Barbara Bouchet, Rossella Falk

The Nightcomers

The Nightcomers

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Marlon Brando, Stephanie Beacham, Thora Hird, Harry Andrews

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

A Gunfight

A Gunfight

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Lamont Johnson

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Johnny Cash, Jane Alexander, Karen Black

August 23, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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:

Curiosity Shop

Curiosity Shop

Release year: 1971

Country: United States of America

All About Faces

All About Faces

Release year: 1971

Shock Theater

Shock Theater

Release year: 1971

August 23, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 23, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar

By:

The Bell Jar is about Esther Greenwood's crack-up. She was brilliant, beautiful, incredibly talented, and slowly falling apart -- perhaps for the last time.

America, Inc by Morton Mintz and Jerry S. Cohen

America, Inc

By:

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.

The Drifters by James A. Michener

The Drifters

By:

James A. Michener, the acclaimed novelist, presents a poignant and powerful story about a disenchanted youth in Vietnam during this era.

Living Well Is The Best Revenge by Calvin Tomkins

Living Well Is The Best Revenge

By:

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.

The Gift Horse by Hildegard Knef

The Gift Horse

By:

Rates fine/near mint jacket because it is price-clipped, otherwise best copy, first edition, first printing jacket in mylar

August 23, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 23, 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 August 23, 1971?

On August 23, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1971?

On August 23, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 1971?

On August 23, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

Find out more about August 23rd

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

Do you remember 1971? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

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.

Discover how August 1971 calendar looked like.

Monday August 23, 1971