Sunday August 22, 1971: on this day

August 22, 1971 was the 234th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 22, 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 22, 1971, who was born and died on August 22, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 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 22nd, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 1971?


August 22, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 234th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1971 can also be written as 8/22/1971 in the US and as 22/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1971 in August 1971 calendar

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August 22, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1971:

  • Bolivian military coup under col hugo banzer, president torres driven out
  • Pam barnett wins lpga southgate golf open
  • J. edgar hoover and john mitchell announce the arrest of 20 of the camden 28.

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August 22, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 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 August 22nd, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:48 am and setting at 08:39 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 22, 1971?


Famous people born on August 22, 1971:

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Rick Yune
    Rick Yune

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Raschelle Carey

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.

  • Franck Proust

    Franck Proust is a French politician who has served as a member of the European Parliament since 2014.

  • Paden Ewing

    Paden Ewing was a talented basketball player known for his skills on the court.

  • Craig Finn

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (the hold steady & lifter puller).

  • Melinda Page Hamilton

    American actress.

  • Natalie Ceeney

    English businesswoman.

  • Benoit Violier

    French-swiss chef, who owned restaurant de l'ha'tel de villa in a suburb near lausanne, switzerland between 2012 and his death.

  • Bernard Carter

    Nfl / wlaf linebacker (jaguars, frankfurt galaxy).

  • Vojin Cetkovic
  • Glen De Boeck
  • Oswald Haselrieder
  • Valentin Areh
  • Jeff Escalante

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

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August 22, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 7 months old,

or 631 months and 7 days old,

or 2744 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19213 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 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 22, 1971?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 22, 1971.

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August 22, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1971:

  • Birger Nerman

    Swedish archaeologist (b. 1888).

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Kenyatta Kenyatta

    Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Arwilda Wimmer

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Michael Collins

    Irish rebel, counter-intelligence and military tactician, and politician; 2nd irish minister of finance (b. 1890).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd

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August 22, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1971:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1971:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 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 22, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 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 22, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 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 22, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

August 22, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 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 22, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 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 22, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 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 22, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 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 22, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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 22, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

QB VII by Leon Uris

QB VII

By:

In Queen's Bench Courtroom Number Seven, famous author Abraham Cady stands trial. The Holocaust, his book that was born out of the shocking revelation that his family had been exterminated at Jadwiga Concentration Camp --Cady shakes the

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 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

By:

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

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.

August 22, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 22, 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 22, 1971?

On August 22, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1971?

On August 22, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1971?

On August 22, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

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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 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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Sunday August 22, 1971