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October 28, 1971 was the 301st day of the year 1971, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 28, 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 28, 1971, who was born and died on October 28, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 28, 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 28th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 28, 1971?
- October 28, 1971: What happened on that day?
- October 28, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 28, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 28, 1971?
- October 28, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 28, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- October 28, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 28, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- October 28, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 28, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 28, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 28, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 28, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 28, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on October 28, 1971?
What day of the week was October 28, 1971?
October 28, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 301st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 28, 1971 can also be written as 10/28/1971 in the US and as 28/10/1971 in UK and Europe.
October 28, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 28, 1971:
- John andyoko record happy xmas (war is over) in new york city
- England becomes sixth nation to have a satellite (prospero) in orbit.
- Britain launches its first satellite, prospero, into low earth orbit atop a black arrow carrier rocket.
- Prospero becomes the only british satellite to be launched by a british rocket.
October 28, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th 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 28, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 28, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 28th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 28, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 28, 1971 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 28, 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 28, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 02:58 pm and setting at 02:02 am.
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 28, 1971?
Famous people born on October 28, 1971:
- Nicolas Ouédec
French soccer player.
- Isabelle Carré
French actress known for her roles in films such as 'Se souvenir des belles choses' and 'The Girl on the Bridge'.
- Robb Wells
Known for his role as Ricky in the Canadian TV series Trailer Park Boys.
- Caroline Dinenage
An english politician and businesswoman.
- Roxana Briban
Romanian soprano and actress (d. 2010).
- Nicole Green
Springfield, ohio -- 400m runner.
- Leonidas Sabanis
Albanian-greek weightlifter.
- John Coker
Nba center (phoenix suns).
- Ollivier Pourriol
- Daniel García
- Jimmy Algerino
- Camilo Boris
- Hallucinogen
- Dario Marcolin
- Agostino Ferrente
Whose famous birthday is on October 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 28th:
![Julia Roberts]()
Julia RobertsAmerican actress.
![Joaquin Phoenix]()
Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin phoenix is a highly acclaimed actor known for his roles in films such as 'gladiator', 'walk the line', and 'joker'.
![Frank Ocean]()
Frank OceanFrank ocean is a grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for his soulful r&b music and for being one of the first major artists to come out...
![Eros Ramazzotti]()
Eros RamazzottiItalian guitarist and singer-songwriter.
![Dennis Franz]()
Dennis FranzDennis Franz is an American actor best known for his role as Detective Andy Sipowicz on the television series NYPD Blue.
![Troian Bellisario]()
Troian BellisarioAmerican singer and actress, best known for her role as spencer hastings on abc family's pretty little liars.
![Lauren Holly]()
Lauren HollyBristol, pennsylvania -- actress (picket fences).
![Daphne Zuniga]()
Daphne ZunigaSan francisco, california -- actress.
![Evelyn Waugh]()
Evelyn WaughBritish novelist, best known for his book "decline and fall", published in september 1928.
![Annie Potts]()
Annie PottsAmerican actress with supporting and light leading roles.
October 28, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 5 months old,
or 629 months and 27 days old,
or 2738 weeks and 6 days old,
or 19172 days old,
if you were born on October 28, 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 28, 1971?
There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 28, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 28, 1971.
October 28, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 28, 1971:
- Yves de La Casiniere
Composer dies at 74.
- Leon Gauchat
- Umberto Nordio
What famous deaths happened on October 28th?
Famous deaths on October 28th:
![Matthew Perry]()
Matthew PerryCanadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.
![James MacArthur]()
James MacArthurAmerican actor (born 1937).
![Morey Amsterdam]()
Morey AmsterdamAmerican actor, singer, and screenwriter (d. 1996).
![Alice Brady]()
Alice BradyActress (my man godfrey gay divorcee), died at 46.
![Constance Dowling]()
Constance DowlingActress (blind spot) dies at 49 from cardiac arrest.
![Gerard Kelly]()
Gerard KellyScottish actor (born 1959).
![Jimmy Makulis]()
Jimmy MakulisGreek-german singer (d. 2007).
- Cicilia Chiang
Renowned Chinese-American restaurateur and cookbook author.
- Savita
Indian dentist who died tragically in Ireland due to complications from a septic miscarriage, sparking debates on abortion laws.
- Kathleen Booth
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work on compilers and programming languages.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 28th
October 28, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 28, 1971:
- St. Anastasia II
- St. Remigius
- Greece - Oxi (No) Day
- Czechoslovakia - gains its independence from Austria-Hungary (1918); Holiday in the Czech Republic, Remembrance Day in Slovakia.
- Also see October 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- St. Salvius
- St. Abraham
- R.C. Saints - October 28th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: Saint Jude (a.k.a Saint Thaddaeus or "of James")
- St. Eadsin
- St. Simon the Zealot (erroneously a.k.a. "the Canaanite")
Saints celebrated on October 28, 1971:
- Saint Godwin
October 28, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 28, 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 28, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 1971 was Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves by Cher, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.
October 28, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 28, 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:
- Cher - Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
- The Osmonds - Yo-Yo
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May
- Carpenters - Superstar
- Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft
October 28, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 28, 1971 was Coz I Luv You by Slade, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.
October 28, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 28, 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:
- Slade - Coz I Luv You
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
- Redbone - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
- Tom Jones - Till
- The Four Tops - Simple Game
October 28, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 28, 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 28, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 28, 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:
- Denise LaSalle - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
- Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
- The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
- The 8th Day - You've Got To Crawl (Before You Walk)
- Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft
October 28, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 28, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Alex Nicol
Starring: Peter Carpenter, Dyanne Thorne, Lory Hansen, Leslie Simms
Octaman
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Harry Essex
Starring: Pier Angeli, Kerwin Mathews, Jeff Morrow, David Essex
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
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Sergio Leone
Starring: Rod Steiger, James Coburn, Romolo Valli, Maria Monti
Country: United States of America
October 28, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 28, 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!
Release year: 1971
Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Jason King
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
Bandeira 2
Release year: 1971
Starring: José Augusto Branco, Felipe Carone, Sônia Clara, Maria Isabel de Aguiar
Country: Brazil
October 28, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 28, 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 was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.
The Ra Expeditions
By: Thor Heyerdahl
Ra tells the tale of Heyerdahl’s 45-foot papyrus boat, which was modeled on the ones in the pharoah’s wall paintings.
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.
Message From Malaga
By: Helen MacInnes
"The delay in Malaga's delivery of the message could have been catastrophic. It was an irreparable loss, an agent had died. "Under
Beyond Freedom And Dignity
By: B. F. Skinner
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.
October 28, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 28, 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 October 28, 1971?
On October 28, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 28, 1971?
On October 28, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 28, 1971?
On October 28, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 28th?
October 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Pittsburgh synagogue shoots: american online payments company paypal bans gab, a social media site that is associated with the alt-right movement. joyent, gab’s american hosting provider, says they will end their service tomorrow. after it was revealed that robert bowers was one of the 11 suspects in the deaths yesterday, the move was taken.
- 2017 - 28 october 2017 mogadishu bombings. two car bombs explode near mogadishu's national theater, killing at least 25 people. this attack comes two weeks after hundreds were killed in a similar attack. islamist group al-shabaab claims responsibility.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: battle of mosul (2016): un reports that 232 civilians were killed in and around mosul by the islamic state of iraq (and the levant).
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.
