Wednesday August 18, 1971: on this day

August 18, 1971 was the 230th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 18, 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 18, 1971, who was born and died on August 18, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. A Gunfight, directed by Lamont Johnson), TV series (e.g. Hei-Wi-Tip-Top) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 18th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 18, 1971?


August 18, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 230th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1971 can also be written as 8/18/1971 in the US and as 18/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

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August 18, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 18, 1971:

  • Vietnam war: australia and new zealand decide to withdraw their troops from vietnam.

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August 18, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 18, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 18, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 18, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:33 am and setting at 07:13 pm.

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 18, 1971?


Famous people born on August 18, 1971:

  • Jacob Vargas
    Jacob Vargas

    Mexican-american producer and actor.

  • Tom Middleton
    Tom Middleton

    English producer and dj (global communication).

  • Jorge Posada

    Jorge posada is a former professional baseball player known for his long and successful career as the catcher for the new york yankees.

  • Aphex Twin

    Producer (universal indicator), irish-english dj.

  • Patrik Andersson

    Swedish footballer.

  • Richard David James

    English musician composer.

  • Trey Ames

    Canton, ohio -- actor.

  • Mindy Czuleger

    Inglewood, california -- wpva volleyballer (myrtle bch-17th - 1994).

  • Trey Ames in Canton

    Ohio, usa; actor ("david – a year in the life").

  • Kevin Bouie

    Nfl running back (philadelphia eagles and ariz cardinals).

  • Jonathan David Winter

    Wellington, new zealand -- 100m backstroker (1996 olympics).

  • Antonio Giannoccaro
  • Ben Keating
  • Fausto Orsomarso
  • Marino Pušić
  • Cristian Salvato

Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

  • Robert Redford
    Robert Redford

    American actor, director, environmental activist.

  • Mae West
    Mae West

    Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

  • Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson

    Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

  • Edward Norton
    Edward Norton

    American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

  • Andy Samberg
    Andy Samberg

    Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

  • Alex Honnold
    Alex Honnold

    Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

  • Roman Polanski
    Roman Polanski

    French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

  • Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze

    American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

  • Madeleine Stowe
    Madeleine Stowe

    Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

  • Carole Bouquet
    Carole Bouquet

    French actress, model and comedian.

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August 18, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 7 months old,

or 631 months and 10 days old,

or 2745 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19216 days old,

if you were born on August 18, 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 18, 1971?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 18, 1971.

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August 18, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 18, 1971:

  • Pëtr Grigor'evič Bogatyrëv
  • Nello Corti
  • Carl Pedersen
  • Renato Spada
  • Peter Fleming

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Mildred Davis
    Mildred Davis

    Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

  • Robert Novak
    Robert Novak

    American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

  • Ben Cross
    Ben Cross

    English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

  • Beverly Bayne
    Beverly Bayne

    Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

  • John Kerr
    John Kerr

    18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

  • Kafi Annan

    Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Brigitt Haque

    Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

  • Walter Chrysler

    American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

  • Tola Rotimi

    Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

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August 18, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 18, 1971:

  • RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
  • Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
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August 18, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 18, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 18, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1971 was How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 18, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
  2. - Mr. Big Stuff
  3. - Take Me Home, Country Roads
  4. - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
  5. - You've Got A Friend

August 18, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 18, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm Still Waiting
  2. - Never Ending Song Of Love
  3. - Get It On
  4. - Devil's Answer
  5. - In My Own Time

August 18, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1971 was Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 18, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
  2. - Smiling Faces Sometimes
  3. - Maybe Tomorrow
  4. - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
  5. - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want

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August 18, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 18, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Gunfight

A Gunfight

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Lamont Johnson

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Johnny Cash, Jane Alexander, Karen Black

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

The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave

The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Emilio Miraglia

Starring: Anthony Steffen, Marina Malfatti, Enzo Tarascio, Giacomo Rossi Stuart

Cry Uncle

Cry Uncle

Release year: 1971

Directed by: John G. Avildsen

Starring: Jackson Beck, Pamela Gruen, Allen Garfield, Devin Goldenberg

Die Screaming Marianne

Die Screaming Marianne

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Pete Walker

Starring: Susan George, Barry Evans, Christopher Sandford, Judy Huxtable

August 18, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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:

Hei-Wi-Tip-Top

Hei-Wi-Tip-Top

Release year: 1971

Starring: Willy Millowitsch, Heidi Kabel, Michaela May, Inge Schmidt

Spyforce

Spyforce

Release year: 1971

Trial

Trial

Release year: 1971

August 18, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 18, 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.

America, Inc by Morton Mintz and Jerry S. Cohen

America, Inc

By:

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 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 New Centurions by Joseph Wambaugh

The New Centurions

By:

Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.

August 18, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 18, 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 August 18, 1971?

On August 18, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1971?

On August 18, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 18, 1971?

On August 18, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 18th?

August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
  • 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.

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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 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.

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