Sunday May 16, 1971: on this day

May 16, 1971 was the 136th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 16, 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 16, 1971, who was born and died on May 16, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Joy To The World by Three Dog Night), movies (e.g. Walkabout, directed by Nicolas Roeg), TV series (e.g. Quentin Durward) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1971?


May 16, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 136th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1971 can also be written as 5/16/1971 in the US and as 16/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1971: What happened on that day?


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May 16, 1971: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 16, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 16, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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May 16, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 16, 1971 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:04 am and setting at 12:14 pm.

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 16, 1971?


Famous people born on May 16, 1971:

  • Rachel Goswell

    English singer-songwriter/guitarist (slowdive & mojave 3).

  • Bill Rancic

    Bill rancic is best known as the winner of the first season of the apprentice and for his work as a television personality and real estate...

  • Phil Clarke

    English rugby league player and sportscaster.

  • Khari Jones Canadian Football League/WLAF quarterback (British Columbia Lions

    Scottish claymores).

  • Kelly Hyland

    Reality star.

  • Constantin Barbu
  • José Oscar Flores

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

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May 16, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 3 days old,

or 2757 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19301 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 1971.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1971?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 16, 1971.

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May 16, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1971:

  • Pina Ballario
  • Collier Cudmore
  • Ettore di Giorgio
  • Krikor Bedros XV Aghagianian
  • Gregorio Pedro XV Agagianian

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Felcia Browne

    Notable author recognized for her contributions to literature.

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May 16, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1971:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1971:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1971:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 16, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Joy To The World
  2. - Never Can Say Goodbye
  3. - Put Your Hand In The Hand
  4. - If
  5. - Me And You And A Dog Named Boo

May 16, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 16, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Knock Three Times
  2. - Brown Sugar / Bitch / Let It Rock
  3. - Double Barrel
  4. - Indiana Wants Me
  5. - It Don't Come Easy

May 16, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1971 was Never Can Say Goodbye by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 16, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Can Say Goodbye
  2. - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
  3. - Want Ads
  4. - (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
  5. - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1

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May 16, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Walkabout

Walkabout

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Nicolas Roeg

Starring: Jenny Agutter, David Gulpilil, Luc Roeg, John Meillon

Country: United States of America

The Panic in Needle Park

The Panic in Needle Park

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg

Starring: Al Pacino, Kitty Winn, Alan Vint, Richard Bright

Country: United States of America

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Robert Fuest

Starring: Vincent Price, Joseph Cotten, Hugh Griffith, Terry-Thomas

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

Johnny Got His Gun

Johnny Got His Gun

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Dalton Trumbo

Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Kathy Fields, Marsha Hunt, Jason Robards

Country: United States of America

May 16, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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

Primus

Primus

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Moshcam

May 16, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw

Rich Man, Poor Man

By:

Paperback with TV tie-ins

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.

Vandenberg by Oliver Lange

Vandenberg

By:

A book that inspires and provokes thought!

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.

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.

May 16, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 16, 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 16, 1971?

On May 16, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1971?

On May 16, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1971?

On May 16, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

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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 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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