What happened on Thursday July 01, 1971?

Here's what happened on July 01, 1971:

• 26th Amendment Ratification by North Carolina North Carolina ratified the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, officially lowering the voting age from 21 to 18. This amendment was a significant outcome of youth activism during the Vietnam War era.
• Washington State Bans Sex Discrimination The State of Washington became the first state in the United States to legally prohibit sex discrimination, marking a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality and civil rights.
• United States Postal Service Established The United States Postal Service (USPS) began its semi-independent administration of postal delivery, replacing the cabinet-level United States Post Office Department. This restructuring aimed to modernize and improve postal services nationwide.
• Death of William Lawrence Bragg William Lawrence Bragg, distinguished English physicist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. He was known for his significant contributions to X-ray crystallography and was the youngest Nobel Prize winner in science at the time of his award.
• Birth of Missy Elliott Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott, renowned American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer, was born. She would later become a groundbreaking artist in hip-hop and R&B, known for her innovative music videos and unique style.
• Falkland Islands Accord Britain and Argentina signed a diplomatic accord regarding the Falkland Islands, attempting to establish a framework for future negotiations about the disputed territory.

Events in 1971

July 01, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 01, 1971

Newspapers from Jul. 01, 1971

July 01, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1971 can also be written as 7/1/1971 in the US and as 1/7/1971 in UK and Europe.

July 01, 1971 in July 1971 calendar

Famous people born on July 01, 1971:

• Julianne Nicholson

  American actress known for her roles in films like 'Little Black Book' and 'Kinsey', with notable performances in independent and mainstream...

• Missy Elliott

  Missy Elliott is a Grammy-winning rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer who revolutionized hip-hop with her innovative music and...

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on July 1st

Famous people died on July 01, 1971:

• William Lawrence Bragg

  Australian-english physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1890).

• Learie Constantine

  Trinidadian-english cricketer, lawyer and politician (b. 1901).

• Gustaf Johansson
• Vittoria Cocito
• Tenen Holtz

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on July 1st

July 01, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 1971 was It's Too Late by Carole King, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Carole King - It's Too Late
2. The Raiders - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
3. Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Treat Her Like A Lady
4. Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays
5. Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds - Don't Pull Your Love

July 01, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 01, 1971 was Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Middle Of The Road, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
2. The Sweet - Co-Co
3. Hurricane Smith - Don't Let It Die
4. T Rex - Get It On
5. Blue Mink - Banner Man

July 01, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 01, 1971 was Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Don't Want To Do Wrong
3. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
4. Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
5. The 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

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July 01, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 01, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 01, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 01, 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 July 01, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 02:09 pm and setting at 12:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on July 01, 1971

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Someone born on July 01, 1971 is:

53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 30 days old,

or 2813 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19693 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 01, 1971?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 01, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 01, 1971.

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