Wednesday February 24, 1971: on this day

February 24, 1971 was the 55th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 24, 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 February 24, 1971, who was born and died on February 24, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Bad Apple by The Osmonds), movies (e.g. Death in Venice, directed by Luchino Visconti), TV series (e.g. Primus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 24th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 24, 1971?


February 24, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 55th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1971 can also be written as 2/24/1971 in the US and as 24/2/1971 in UK and Europe.

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February 24, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 24, 1971:

  • Algeria nationalizes french oil companies.
  • The all india forward bloc holds an emergency central committee meeting after its chairman, hemantha kumar bose, is killed three days earlier. p.k. mookiah thevar is appointed as the new chairman.

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February 24, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 24, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on February 24th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 24, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 24, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:09 am and setting at 06:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 1971.

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Who was born on February 24, 1971?


Famous people born on February 24, 1971:

  • Gillian Flynn

    Gillian Flynn is an American novelist and screenwriter, best known for her psychological thriller novels 'Gone Girl' and 'Sharp Objects'.

  • Pedro de la Rosa

    Spanish formula one driver.

  • Conn Iggulden

    Best known for historical fiction novels like 'The Gates of Rome'.

  • Brian Savage in Sudbury

    Ontario, canada; nhl left-wing (montreal canadiens).

  • Brian Savage

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Aki Rahunen

    In finland; tennis star.

  • Josh Bernstein

    Author and tv host of american explorers.

  • Ricardo Sánchez
  • Deon Thomas
  • Darius Arya
  • Coralina Cataldi Tassoni
  • Massimiliano Farris
  • Thomas Franck
  • Alfredo Li Bassi

Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

  • George Harrison
    George Harrison

    British composer, producer and musician.

  • Kristin Davis
    Kristin Davis

    Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

  • Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos

    Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

  • Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver

    Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Alessandro Gassman
    Alessandro Gassman

    Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • James Farentino
    James Farentino

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Steven Hill
    Steven Hill

    Seattle, washington -- actor.

  • Mark Moses
    Mark Moses

    American actor.

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February 24, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 1 month old,

or 637 months and 4 days old,

or 2770 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19391 days old,

if you were born on February 24, 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 February 24, 1971?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 24, 1971.

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February 24, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 24, 1971:

  • Henri Bouret

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver

    American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Bruce Bennett
    Bruce Bennett

    American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

  • George Gobel
    George Gobel

    Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

  • Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup

    English actor (b. 1940).

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel

    Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

  • Bobby Moore
    Bobby Moore

    Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

  • Jean Rogers
    Jean Rogers

    Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

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February 24, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 24, 1971:

  • Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
  • Flag Day in MTxico.
  • St. Sergius
  • Dragobete in Romania.
  • St. Matthias
  • St. Modest
  • St. Edelbert
  • Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
  • Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
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February 24, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 24, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 24, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1971 was One Bad Apple by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 24, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Bad Apple
  2. - Mama's Pearl
  3. - Knock Three Times
  4. - Rose Garden
  5. - If You Could Read My Mind

February 24, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1971 was Baby Jump by Mungo Jerry, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 24, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 24, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Jump
  2. - Another Day
  3. - My Sweet Lord
  4. - Rose Garden
  5. - It's Impossible

February 24, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1971 was Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 24, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 24, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone
  2. - Mama's Pearl
  3. - Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
  4. - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
  5. - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I

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February 24, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 24, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Death in Venice

Death in Venice

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Luchino Visconti

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Romolo Valli, Mark Burns, Nora Ricci

Country: United States of America

How to Frame a Figg

How to Frame a Figg

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Alan Rafkin

Starring: Don Knotts, Joe Flynn, Edward Andrews, Elaine Joyce

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

Pretty Maids All in a Row

Pretty Maids All in a Row

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Rock Hudson, Angie Dickinson, Telly Savalas, John David Carson

Country: United States of America

One Brief Summer

One Brief Summer

Release year: 1971

Directed by: John Mackenzie

Starring: Felicity Gibson, Clifford Evans, Jennifer Hilary, Jan Holden

February 24, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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:

Primus

Primus

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Moshcam

Zollfahndung

Zollfahndung

Release year: 1970

Demonat na imperiyata

Demonat na imperiyata

Release year: 1971

Starring: Ilia Dobrev, Georgi Kaloyanchev, Kosta Tsonev, Georgi Cherkelov

Country: Bulgaria

February 24, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 24, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Islands In The Stream by Ernest Hemingway

Islands In The Stream

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A LATER CLASSIC FROM AMERICA’S PREMIER FICTION WRTER. First published in 1970, nine year after Hemingway's passing, this story is about an artist and adventurer, much like Hemingway.

God Is An Englishman by R.F. Delderfield

God Is An Englishman

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This bestseller is set in Victorian commerce and follows Adam Swann's fortunes. He is a son of an Army family veteran of the Crimea campaigns.

Passenger To Frankfurt by Agatha Christie

Passenger To Frankfurt

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Harper Collins is now the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress suspense--creator and indomitable sleuth Miss Marple as well as meticulous Belgian detective Hercule poirot and many other memorable characters

The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart

The Crystal Cave

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Myridden Emrys, the poor son of a Welsh princess and a savage, is a troubled child, haunted with visions and portents.

Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw

Rich Man, Poor Man

By:

Paperback with TV tie-ins

February 24, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 24, 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 February 24, 1971?

On February 24, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1971?

On February 24, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 24, 1971?

On February 24, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 24th?

February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of February. 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 February 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),

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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 February 1971?

February 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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