Tuesday October 26, 1971: on this day

October 26, 1971 was the 299th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 26, 1971, who was born and died on October 26, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves by Cher), movies (e.g. Maid in Sweden, directed by Dan Wolman), TV series (e.g. The Persuaders!) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 26, 1971?


October 26, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 299th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1971 can also be written as 10/26/1971 in the US and as 26/10/1971 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1971 in October 1971 calendar

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October 26, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1971:

  • Un votes to replace taiwan with china

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 26, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

49%

The moon phase on October 26, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:55 pm and setting at 11:38 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 26, 1971?


Famous people born on October 26, 1971:

  • Anthony Rapp
    Anthony Rapp

    American singer and actor.

  • Darren Hughes

    Former New Zealand politician known for his work in the Labour Party.

  • Jim Butcher

    Bestselling author of the 'Dresden Files' urban fantasy series.

  • Pedro Martinez

    Hall of Fame pitcher known for his dominance on the mound.

  • Rosemarie DeWitt

    American actress.

  • Ronnie Irani

    English cricketer.

  • Audley Harrison

    English boxer.

  • Craig Robinson

    Actor.

  • Cinnamon Woods

    Anderson, indiana -- diver (1996 olympics).

  • Olivier Galzi
  • Brendan Augustine
  • Raveena Tandon
  • Vugar Orudžev
  • Marino Mastrangeli
  • Didier Martel
  • Phil Johnston
  • Manuela Serra
  • Vijay Iyer

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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


You are 52 years 6 months old,

or 630 months

or 2739 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19176 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 26, 1971?

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 26, 1971:

  • Robert Gordon

    Director/writer (loveless) dies at 76.

  • Vincent Coleman

    American actor (born in 1901).

  • Gian Claudio Gherardini

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Nikolis Kazantzakis

    Greek writer known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

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


Holidays on October 26, 1971:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 25th and October 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1971 was Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves by Cher, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 25th and October 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
  2. - Yo-Yo
  3. - Maggie May
  4. - Superstar
  5. - Theme From Shaft

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1971 was Coz I Luv You by Slade, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 25th and October 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Coz I Luv You
  2. - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
  3. - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
  4. - Till
  5. - Simple Game

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1971 was Trapped By A Thing Called Love by Denise LaSalle, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

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

The R&B music chart on October 26, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 25th and October 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
  2. - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
  3. - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
  4. - You've Got To Crawl (Before You Walk)
  5. - Theme From Shaft

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

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

Maid in Sweden

Maid in Sweden

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Dan Wolman

Starring: Christina Lindberg, Monica Ekman, Krister Ekman, Leif Naeslund

Country: United States of America

Point of Terror

Point of Terror

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Alex Nicol

Starring: Peter Carpenter, Dyanne Thorne, Lory Hansen, Leslie Simms

Octaman

Octaman

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Harry Essex

Starring: Pier Angeli, Kerwin Mathews, Jeff Morrow, David Essex

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

Duck, You Sucker

Duck, You Sucker

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Sergio Leone

Starring: Rod Steiger, James Coburn, Romolo Valli, Maria Monti

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

The Persuaders!

The Persuaders!

Release year: 1971

Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Jason King

Jason King

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Bandeira 2

Bandeira 2

Release year: 1971

Starring: José Augusto Branco, Felipe Carone, Sônia Clara, Maria Isabel de Aguiar

Country: Brazil

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

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

Beyond Freedom And Dignity by B. F. Skinner

Beyond Freedom And Dignity

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This profound and controversial book, a landmark in 20th-century thought, was originally published in 1971 by B. F. Skinner. It is a definitive statement on humankind and society.

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

By:

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

Theirs Was The Kingdom by R.F. Delderfield

Theirs Was The Kingdom

By:

The long-awaited reissue is now available of the second novel in R. F. Delderfield’s classic God Is An Englishman series Theirs was the Kingdom

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.

Without Marx Or Jesus by Jean-Francois Revel

Without Marx Or Jesus

By:

Jean-Francois Revel, a French journalist, shows us the American social movements in the turbulent 1960's and early 1970's.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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

history

Who was the US President on October 26, 1971?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1971?

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

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 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.

Discover how October 1971 calendar looked like.

Tuesday October 26, 1971