Tuesday August 31, 1971: on this day
About August 31st, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: Adrienne Beames runs female world record marathon
- Day of the week: August 31st, 1971 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Richard Gere, James Coburn
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey by Paul & Linda McCartney
- #1 UK song: Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams
- Popular movie: Yesenia directed by Alfredo B. Crevenna
More about August 31st, 1971? See below for more news and curiosities on August 31st, 1971.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1971?
- August 31, 1971: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1971?
- How old is someone born on August 31, 1971?
- August 31, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 31, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1971?
What day of the week was August 31, 1971?
August 31, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1971 can also be written as 8/31/1971 in the US and as 31/8/1971 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1971:
- Adrienne beames runs female world record marathon
- Dave scott becomes 1st person to drive a car on moon
August 31, 1971: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 31, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 31, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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August 31, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1971 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 31, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 04:44 pm and setting at 01:49 am.
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 31, 1971?
Famous people born on August 31, 1971:
- Chris Tucker
American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
- Candis Cayne
American actress.
- Padraig Harrington
Irish golfer.
- Leila Barros
Leila Barros is a retired Brazilian volleyball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.
- Kirstie Allsopp
Known for her property television shows and as a successful businesswoman.
- Vadim Repin
Belgian-russian violinist.
- Greg Jefferson
Nfl defensive end (philadelphia eagles).
- Mike Caldwell
Nfl linebacker (cleveland browns and arizona cardinals).
- Tereza Maxova
- Thomas Hill
- Alicia Villarreal
- Nobuatsu Aoki
- Virna Dias
- Fabrice Gougot
- Junior Jack
- Luciano Mularoni
- Jason Presson
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
- Richard Gere
American actor.
- James Coburn
American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
- Marcia Clark
American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
- Itzhak Perlman
Israeli-american violinist and conductor.
- William Saroyan
American author of short stories, novels, and plays.
- Eldridge Cleaver
Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
- Buddy Hackett
American comedian and actor (d. 2003).
- Arthur Godfrey
American entertainer.
- Richard Basehart
American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
- Jim Byrnes
American film writer and producer of "gunsmoke," a long-running tv series.
How old is someone born on August 31, 1971?
Someone born on August 31, 1971 is:
52 years 9 months old,
or 633 months and 5 days old,
or 2753 weeks and 1 day old,
or 19272 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1971?
There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 31, 1971.
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August 31, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1971:
- Louis Armand
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
- Max Bygraves
British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
- David Farrar
Forest gate, england -- actor.
- Michael Constantine
Greek-american actor (b. 1927).
- Sally Rand
Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
- Charles Delaney
Dies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
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August 31, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1971:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1971:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 30th and September 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1971 was Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey by Paul & Linda McCartney, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 31, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul & Linda McCartney - Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey
- Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
- The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
- Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
- Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl
August 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1971 was Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 31, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
- Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
- Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
- The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
August 31, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1971 was Spanish Harlem by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 31, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
- The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
- Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown (Part I)
- Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
- The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
August 31, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 31, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
August 31, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 31, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 31, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 31, 1971?
On August 31, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1971?
On August 31, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1971?
On August 31, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.