Friday October 29, 1971: on this day

October 29, 1971 was the 302nd day of the year 1971, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 29, 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 29, 1971, who was born and died on October 29, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 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 29th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 29, 1971?


October 29, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1971 can also be written as 10/29/1971 in the US and as 29/10/1971 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1971 in October 1971 calendar

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October 29, 1971: What happened on that day?


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October 29, 1971: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 29, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th 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 29, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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October 29, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 29, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:24 pm and setting at 03:16 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 29, 1971?


Famous people born on October 29, 1971:

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Mathhew Hayden

    Former Australian cricketer known for his powerful batting.

  • Daniel J. Bernstein

    Renowned for his contributions to cryptography and computer security.

  • Greg Blewett

    Australian cricketer, coach, and sportscaster.

  • Winona Ryder [Horowitz]

    Minnesota, usa: actress (heathers and edward scissorhands).

  • Lisa Bresner
  • Christian Stone
  • Jean-Pierre Martins
  • Valérie Masson-Delmotte
  • Chiara Badano
  • Dörte Thümmler
  • Caroline Viau
  • Ma Huateng
  • Massimiliano Giornetti

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    Gabrielle union is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as bring it on and bad boys ii.

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

  • Isao Takahata
    Isao Takahata

    Japanese screenwriter and director producer.

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October 29, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 4 months old,

or 628 months and 19 days old,

or 2733 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19135 days old,

if you were born on October 29, 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 29, 1971?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 29, 1971.

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October 29, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 1971:

  • Arne Tiselius

    Swedish biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1971).

  • Duane Allman

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (the allman brothers band hour glass derek, the dominos and the allman joys).

  • Maria Bianca Viviani della Robbia

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Terry Southern

    Known for his satirical works such as 'Dr. Strangelove' and 'Easy Rider'.

  • Andersson

    Swedish explorer who led expeditions to the Arctic regions.

  • Thedford Brockington

    Talented basketball player who made significant contributions to the sport.

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October 29, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1971:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 1971:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 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 29, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1971 was Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves by Cher, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

October 29, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 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 29, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1971 was Coz I Luv You by Slade, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

October 29, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 29, 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 29, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 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 29, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 29, 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 29, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 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 29, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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 29, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 29, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Tenants by Bernard Malamud

The Tenants

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Harry Lesser, the last tenant left in a New York tenement condemned, struggles against increasing panic and increasing odds to finish the novel he began ten years ago.

The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer

The Female Eunuch

By:

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

Message From Malaga

By:

"The delay in Malaga's delivery of the message could have been catastrophic. It was an irreparable loss, an agent had died. "Under

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

By:

The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …

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.

October 29, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 29, 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 29, 1971?

On October 29, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1971?

On October 29, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1971?

On October 29, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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 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.

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