Monday May 31, 1971: on this day

May 31, 1971 was the 151st day of the year 1971, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 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 May 31, 1971, who was born and died on May 31, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones), movies (e.g. They Might Be Giants, directed by Anthony Harvey), TV series (e.g. Quentin Durward) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 31, 1971?


May 31, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 151st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1971 can also be written as 5/31/1971 in the US and as 31/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 1971:

  • Wdxr (now wkpd) tv channel 29 in paducah, ky (pbs) begins broadcasting
  • Reinhold niebuhr, us theologist, dies at age 78.
  • The birth of bangladesh is declared by the government in exile, in territory formerly part of pakistan.
  • June ndash massachusetts passes its chapter 766 laws enacting special education.
  • In accordance with the uniform monday holiday act passed by the u.s. congress in 1968, observation of memorial day occurs on the last monday in may for the first time, rather than on the traditional memorial day of may 30.

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May 31, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 31, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 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 May 31st, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 31, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:22 pm and setting at 01:27 am.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1971.

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Who was born on May 31, 1971?


Famous people born on May 31, 1971:

  • Argelio Torres

    Argelio Torres was a talented baseball player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Hajime Tabata

    Directed the popular video game Final Fantasy XV.

  • Diana Damrau

    German soprano and actress.

  • Abe Books

    Founder of AbeBooks, an online marketplace for books.

  • Krishna Das

    American vocalist known for his kirtan performances.

  • Arun Luthra

    Indo-anglo-american saxophonist, konnakol artist, composer, and arranger.

  • David Conyers

    Author.

  • Idina Menzel

    Actress.

  • Duncan Jones

    Director.

  • John Ross Bowie

    Actor.

  • Murray Hocking in Victoria

    Australia's badminton player (olympics 1996).

  • Brad Elberg

    Canadian football league back in action (winnipeg blue bombers).

  • Troy Malave in Cumana

    Venezuela; outfielder (boston red sox).

  • Lenny McGill

    Nfl cornerback (atlanta falcons).

  • Félix Pérez
  • Irene Dalby
  • Caroline De Roose
  • Joël Magnin
  • Vilma Moronese

Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:

  • Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire

    French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.

  • Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood

    American actor playing tough-guy roles.

  • Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell

    He was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.

  • Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields

    American actress and model.

  • Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson

    American actress and dancer.

  • Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger

    American actor, film producer and television writer.

  • Joe Namath
    Joe Namath

    American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.

  • Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless

    American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).

  • Eric Christian Olsen
    Eric Christian Olsen

    American actor.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 31st

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May 31, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 19 days old,

or 2759 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19317 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 31, 1971?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 31, 1971.

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May 31, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 1971:

  • Massimo Campigli

    Italian artist/illustrator dies at 75.

  • Leo Mogus

What famous deaths happened on May 31st?

Famous deaths on May 31st:

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

  • Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer

    Texas, united states -- actress.

  • Arlene Francis
    Arlene Francis

    American actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.

  • Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick

    Actress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).

  • Jack Dempsey
    Jack Dempsey

    In 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.

  • Adrienne Ames
    Adrienne Ames

    Actress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.

  • Joseth Haydn

    Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.

  • Emmogene Cunningham

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 31st

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May 31, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 31, 1971:

  • Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
  • World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
  • Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
  • the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • The Godiva procession.
  • IT Day.

Saints celebrated on May 31, 1971:

  • Saint Gislemerio
  • Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
  • Saint Petronella.
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May 31, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 31, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 31st and June 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1971 was Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

May 31, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 31st and June 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Brown Sugar
  2. - Joy To The World
  3. - Want Ads
  4. - It Don't Come Easy
  5. - Rainy Days And Mondays

May 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

May 31, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 31st and June 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Knock Three Times
  2. - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
  3. - I Did What I Did For Maria
  4. - Banner Man
  5. - Indiana Wants Me

May 31, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1971 was Want Ads by The Honey Cone, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

May 31, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 31st and June 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Want Ads
  2. - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
  3. - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
  4. - She's Not Just Another Woman
  5. - Never Can Say Goodbye

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May 31, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 31, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Anthony Harvey

Starring: George C. Scott, Joanne Woodward, Jack Gilford, Lester Rawlins

Summertree

Summertree

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Anthony Newley

Starring: Michael Douglas, Jack Warden, Brenda Vaccaro, Barbara Bel Geddes

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

Whity

Whity

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Starring: Ron Randell, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake, Harry Baer

One More Train to Rob

One More Train to Rob

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: George Peppard, Diana Muldaur, John Vernon, France Nuyen

May 31, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Quentin Durward

Quentin Durward

Release year: 1971

Starring: Marie-France Boyer

Country: France

Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne

Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Hans Quest

The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille

May 31, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 31, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer

The Female Eunuch

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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.

The Passions Of The Mind by Irving Stone

The Passions Of The Mind

By:

A compelling portrait of the Viennese neurologer, which focuses on his intense, agonized research years that led to the discovery of psychoanalysis.

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar

By:

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 Throne Of Saturn by Allen Drury

The Throne Of Saturn

By:

This prolific 20th Century American author has written a novel about space and politics

The European Discovery Of America by Samuel Eliot Morison

The European Discovery Of America

By:

This account of early discovery voyages south to the Caribbean focuses on Magellan and Drake. Bibliogs

May 31, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 31, 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 May 31, 1971?

On May 31, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1971?

On May 31, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 31, 1971?

On May 31, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 31st?

May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of May. 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 May 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian

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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 May 1971?

May 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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Monday May 31, 1971