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Saturday October 02, 1971: on this day
October 02, 1971 was the 275th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 02, 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 October 02, 1971, who was born and died on October 02, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Maggie May by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. The French Connection, directed by William Friedkin), TV series (e.g. The Persuaders!) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 02, 1971?
- October 02, 1971: What happened on that day?
- October 02, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 02, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 02, 1971?
- October 02, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 02, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- October 02, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 02, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- October 02, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 02, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 02, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 02, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 02, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on October 02, 1971?
What day of the week was October 02, 1971?
October 02, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 275th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 02, 1971 can also be written as 10/2/1971 in the US and as 2/10/1971 in UK and Europe.
October 02, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 02, 1971:
- Homing pigeon averages 133 kph (record) in 1100-km australian race.
- South vietnamese president nguyen van thieu is re-elected in a one-man election.
- British european airways flight 706 crashes near aarsele, belgium, killing 63.
October 02, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 02, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 02, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 02, 1971 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 October 02, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:26 pm and setting at 05:42 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1971.
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Who was born on October 02, 1971?
Famous people born on October 02, 1971:
- James Root
James root is an american guitarist best known for his work with the heavy metal band slipknot.
- Tiffany (singer)
Tiffany is an american singer known for her hit song 'i think we're alone now' and for being a teen pop sensation in the late 1980s.
- Xaivier Naidoo
German singer-songwriter with South African heritage.
- Aaron Williams
American basketball player: forward/center, supersonics.
- Jim Root
American guitarist and songwriter.
- Chris Savino
American comic book artist, writer, animator and creator of the loud house.
- Tiffany Darwish
American actress and singer-songwriter.
- Jair Lynch
Amherst, massachusetts -- gymnast (1996 olympics - silver medalist).
- Tiffany
American singer.
- Steve McLaughlin
Nfl kicker (atlanta falcons).
- "Tiffany" Renee Darwich in Norwalk
California, usa; singer "i think we're alone right now".
- Eddie Butler
- Takeo Harada
- Brent Renaud
- Cyril Serredszum
- Mario Vujović
- Massimo Cunegatti
Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:
![Avery Brooks]()
Avery BrooksAvery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...
![Ayumi Hamasaki]()
Ayumi HamasakiProducer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.
![Graham Greene]()
Graham GreeneBritish travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.
![Maribel Verdú]()
Maribel VerdúSpanish singer and actress.
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Efren Ramirez]()
Efren RamirezAmerican producer and actor.
![Lew Temple]()
Lew TempleAmerican actor.
![Tara Barr]()
Tara BarrAmerican actress.
![Jurnee Smollett-Bell]()
Jurnee Smollett-BellJurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...
October 02, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 6 months old,
or 630 months and 16 days old,
or 2741 weeks and 5 days old,
or 19192 days old,
if you were born on October 02, 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 October 02, 1971?
There are 167 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 02, 1971.
October 02, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 02, 1971:
- Jessie Arms Botke
American painter (b. 1883).
- Bola de Nieve
Cuban singer, pianist, and composer (born 1911).
- Richard Jackson
- Bola de Nieve (Ignacio Villa)
What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?
Famous deaths on October 2nd:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Rock Hudson]()
Rock HudsonAmerican actor.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Gene Autry]()
Gene AutryAmerican singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.
![George Grizzard]()
George GrizzardAmerican actor, who started his stage career in 1945.
![Tamara Dobson]()
Tamara DobsonAmerican actress (born 1947).
![Nipsey Russell]()
Nipsey RussellAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2005).
![George Bancroft]()
George BancroftAmerican historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.
- Marsel Duchamp
French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.
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October 02, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 02, 1971:
- Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
- World Farm Animal Day
- Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
- Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
- French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)
Observances on October 02, 1971:
- World Habitat Day
- International Day of Non-Violence
October 02, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 02, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 27th and October 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 02, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1971 was Maggie May by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.
October 02, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 27th and October 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May
- Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl
- Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
- Carpenters - Superstar
- Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine
October 02, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1971 was Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.
October 02, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 27th and October 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
- Middle Of The Road - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
- The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
- Redbone - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
- Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
October 02, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1971 was Make It Funky by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.
October 02, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 02, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 27th and October 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- James Brown - Make It Funky
- The Honey Cone - Stick-Up
- Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
- The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
- Stevie Wonder - If You Really Love Me
October 02, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 02, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The French Connection
Release year: 1971
Directed by: William Friedkin
Starring: Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco
Country: United States of America
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Starring: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe
Country: United States of America
Twins of Evil
Release year: 1971
Directed by: John Hough
Starring: Peter Cushing, Dennis Price, Mary Collinson, Madeleine Collinson
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 Last Picture Show
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ben Johnson
Country: United States of America
October 02, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 02, 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:
The Persuaders!
Release year: 1971
Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Jason King
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
Justice
Release year: 1971
October 02, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 02, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Ra Expeditions
By: Thor Heyerdahl
Ra tells the tale of Heyerdahl’s 45-foot papyrus boat, which was modeled on the ones in the pharoah’s wall paintings.
America, Inc
By: Morton Mintz and Jerry S. Cohen
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 Shadow Of The Lynx
By: Victoria Holt
Nora Tamsin was fascinated at Charles Herrick's ruthlessness, but she realized that he deserved the name "The Lynx". His love for her was both overwhelming and terrifying.
The Passions Of The Mind
By: Irving Stone
A compelling portrait of the Viennese neurologer, which focuses on his intense, agonized research years that led to the discovery of psychoanalysis.
October 02, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 02, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Trek
Galaxy Game
Computer Space
The Oregon Trail
Who was the US President on October 02, 1971?
On October 02, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1971?
On October 02, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 02, 1971?
On October 02, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 2nd?
October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
- 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
- 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.
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 October 1971?
October 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
