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August 31, 1971 was the 243rd day of the year 1971, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 1971, who was born and died on August 31, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey by Paul & Linda McCartney), movies (e.g. Yesenia, directed by Alfredo B. Crevenna), TV series (e.g. The Golddiggers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1971?
- August 31, 1971: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1971?
- August 31, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 31, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1971?
What day of the week was August 31, 1971?
August 31, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1971 can also be written as 8/31/1971 in the US and as 31/8/1971 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1971:
- Adrienne beames runs female world record marathon
- Dave scott becomes 1st person to drive a car on moon
August 31, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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.
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August 31, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1971 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 04:44 pm and setting at 01:49 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1971.
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Who was born on August 31, 1971?
Famous people born on August 31, 1971:
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![Candis Cayne]()
Candis CayneAmerican actress.
- Padraig Harrington
Irish golfer.
- Leila Barros
Leila Barros is a retired Brazilian volleyball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.
- Kirstie Allsopp
Known for her property television shows and as a successful businesswoman.
- Vadim Repin
Belgian-russian violinist.
- Greg Jefferson
Nfl defensive end (philadelphia eagles).
- Mike Caldwell
Nfl linebacker (cleveland browns and arizona cardinals).
- Tereza Maxova
- Thomas Hill
- Alicia Villarreal
- Nobuatsu Aoki
- Virna Dias
- Fabrice Gougot
- Junior Jack
- Luciano Mularoni
- Jason Presson
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
![Richard Gere]()
Richard GereAmerican actor.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
![Jim Byrnes]()
Jim ByrnesAmerican film writer and producer of "gunsmoke," a long-running tv series.
August 31, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 7 months old,
or 631 months and 25 days old,
or 2747 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19231 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1971?
There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 31, 1971.
August 31, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1971:
- Louis Armand
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1971:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1971:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 30th and September 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1971 was Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey by Paul & Linda McCartney, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 31, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul & Linda McCartney - Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey
- Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
- The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
- Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
- Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl
August 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1971 was Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 31, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
- Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
- Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
- The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
August 31, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1971 was Spanish Harlem by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 31, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
- The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
- Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown (Part I)
- Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
- The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
August 31, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Yesenia
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Alfredo B. Crevenna
Starring: Jacqueline Andere, Jorge Lavat, Irma Lozano, Juan Gallardo
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
See No Evil
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Mia Farrow, Dorothy Alison, Robin Bailey, Diane Grayson
Black Belly of the Tarantula
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Paolo Cavara
Starring: Giancarlo Giannini, Claudine Auger, Barbara Bouchet, Rossella Falk
The Nightcomers
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Michael Winner
Starring: Marlon Brando, Stephanie Beacham, Thora Hird, Harry Andrews
August 31, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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 Golddiggers
Release year: 1971
Starring: Barbara Heller
Country: United States of America
Archie's TV Funnies
Release year: 1971
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Release year: 1971
August 31, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
America, Inc
By: Morton Mintz and Jerry S. Cohen
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 New Centurions
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.
The Bell Jar
By: Sylvia Plath
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.
The Shadow Of The Lynx
By: Victoria Holt
Nora Tamsin was fascinated at Charles Herrick's ruthlessness, but she realized that he deserved the name "The Lynx". His love for her was both overwhelming and terrifying.
Living Well Is The Best Revenge
By: Calvin Tomkins
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.
August 31, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 31, 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 August 31, 1971?
On August 31, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1971?
On August 31, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1971?
On August 31, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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 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.
