Friday February 26, 1971: on this day

February 26, 1971 was the 57th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 26, 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 February 26, 1971, who was born and died on February 26, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Bad Apple by The Osmonds), movies (e.g. Death in Venice, directed by Luchino Visconti), TV series (e.g. Primus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1971?


February 26, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 57th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1971 can also be written as 2/26/1971 in the US and as 26/2/1971 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1971: What happened on that day?


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February 26, 1971: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 26, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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February 26, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:04 am and setting at 08:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 1971.

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Who was born on February 26, 1971?


Famous people born on February 26, 1971:

  • Erykah Badu

    Erykah badu is an american singer known for her soulful and innovative music, blending elements of r&b, hip-hop, and jazz.

  • Hélène Segara

    Hélène segara is a french singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

  • Romane Serda

    She is a french singer of spanish heritage.

  • Max Martin

    Swedish-american producer and singer (it's alive).

  • Rick Lyle

    Defensive tackle (ny jets).

  • Emmanuel Levy
  • Krysti Lynn
  • Sean Baker
  • Ceri Hughes
  • Aliou Siby Badra
  • Tsutomu Nihei
  • Isaac Shai
  • Lirio Abbate

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years and 22 days old,

or 636 months and 22 days old,

or 2768 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19380 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 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 February 26, 1971?

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 26, 1971.

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February 26, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1971:

  • Fernandel

    French actor and mime comedian with a long, sorrowful, equine face and a radiant and toothy smile.

  • Joseph Desire Fernandel

    At 67, comedian dies from cancer.

  • Tullio Carminati

    Actor (roman holidays, moulin rouge), is killed at 76.

  • Fernandel [Contandin]

    French actor (death of champion) dies at 67.

  • Joseph Berg

    Composer dies at 43.

  • Cesare Martin
  • Nello Ciaccheri
  • Enric Martí i Carreto
  • Fernandel (Fernand Joseph Desiré Constandin)

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Alette Simons

    Dutch Golden Age painter known for her still life paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 26th

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February 26, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1971:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 1971:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1971 was One Bad Apple by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 26, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Bad Apple
  2. - Mama's Pearl
  3. - Knock Three Times
  4. - Rose Garden
  5. - If You Could Read My Mind

February 26, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1971 was Baby Jump by Mungo Jerry, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 26, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Jump
  2. - Another Day
  3. - My Sweet Lord
  4. - Rose Garden
  5. - It's Impossible

February 26, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1971 was Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 26, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone
  2. - Mama's Pearl
  3. - Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
  4. - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
  5. - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I

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February 26, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Death in Venice

Death in Venice

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Luchino Visconti

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Romolo Valli, Mark Burns, Nora Ricci

Country: United States of America

How to Frame a Figg

How to Frame a Figg

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Alan Rafkin

Starring: Don Knotts, Joe Flynn, Edward Andrews, Elaine Joyce

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

Pretty Maids All in a Row

Pretty Maids All in a Row

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Rock Hudson, Angie Dickinson, Telly Savalas, John David Carson

Country: United States of America

One Brief Summer

One Brief Summer

Release year: 1971

Directed by: John Mackenzie

Starring: Felicity Gibson, Clifford Evans, Jennifer Hilary, Jan Holden

February 26, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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:

Primus

Primus

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Moshcam

Zollfahndung

Zollfahndung

Release year: 1970

Demonat na imperiyata

Demonat na imperiyata

Release year: 1971

Starring: Ilia Dobrev, Georgi Kaloyanchev, Kosta Tsonev, Georgi Cherkelov

Country: Bulgaria

February 26, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Inside The Third Reich by Albert Speer

Inside The Third Reich

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Speer, Hitler's Minister of Armaments and War Production, is brutally incarcerated. He was the man who kept Germany armed and the war machine going even after Hitler's mythology had died.

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.

Crime In America by Ramsey Clark

Crime In America

By:

Clark, Ramsey: Crime in America: Observations on Its Nature, Causes and Prevention

The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart

The Crystal Cave

By:

Myridden Emrys, the poor son of a Welsh princess and a savage, is a troubled child, haunted with visions and portents.

Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw

Rich Man, Poor Man

By:

Paperback with TV tie-ins

February 26, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 26, 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 February 26, 1971?

On February 26, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1971?

On February 26, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1971?

On February 26, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

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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 February 1971?

February 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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