What happened on Wednesday February 03, 1971?

Here's what happened on February 03, 1971:

• OPEC Mandates Oil Company Tax Embargo The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) implemented a total embargo against any company rejecting a 55 percent tax rate, signaling a significant moment in global oil politics and economic negotiations.
• Frank Serpico Shot During Drug Bust in Brooklyn New York Police Officer Frank Serpico was shot during a drug bust in Brooklyn and survived to later testify against widespread police corruption. The incident highlighted systemic issues within the New York Police Department and exposed the dangerous culture of silence and potential misconduct among officers.
• British Army House Searches in Belfast Trigger Riots A series of house searches conducted by the British Army in Catholic areas of Belfast escalated into serious rioting and gun battles, reflecting the intense tensions of the Northern Ireland conflict during the Troubles.
• KTSC TV Channel 8 First Broadcast KTSC TV channel 8, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station located in Pueblo-Colorado Springs, Colorado, commenced its first broadcast, expanding local media and public television access in the region.
• Actor Jay C Flippen Passes Away Jay C Flippen, a notable actor known for his role in 'Ensign O'Toole', died at the age of 72, marking the end of a career in entertainment that spanned several decades.

Events in 1971

February 03, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 03, 1971

Newspapers from Feb. 03, 1971

February 03, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 34th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 03, 1971 can also be written as 2/3/1971 in the US and as 3/2/1971 in UK and Europe.

February 03, 1971 in February 1971 calendar

Famous people born on February 03, 1971:

• Elisa Donovan

  American actress known for her roles in 'Clueless' and 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' television series.

• Vincent Elbaz

  Prominent French actor who has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films and television series.

• Sarah Kane

  Influential British playwright who revolutionized contemporary theater with her raw, intense dramatic works before her tragic suicide.

• Jayne Middlemiss

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on February 3rd

Famous people died on February 03, 1971:

• Jay C. Flippen
• Lucillo Grassi
• Bruno Åkesson

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on February 3rd

February 03, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. The Osmonds - One Bad Apple
3. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
4. Bee Gees - Lonely Days
5. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden

February 03, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
2. The Mixtures - Pushbike Song
3. The Supremes - Stoned Love
4. Ashton, Gardner & Dyke - Resurrection Shuffle
5. Judy Collins - Amazing Grace

February 03, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 1971 was (Do The) Push And Pull Part I by Rufus Thomas, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
2. Johnnie Taylor - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone
3. Joe Simon - Your Time To Cry
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - If I Were Your Woman
5. King Floyd - Groove Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd is Aquarius.

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February 03, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 03, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 03, 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 03, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 11:05 am and setting at 02:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 11, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Feb 10, 1971.

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Someone born on February 03, 1971 is:

54 years 3 months old,

or 651 months and 11 days old,

or 2832 weeks

or 19824 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 03, 1971?

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 03, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 03, 1971.

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