What happened on Sunday April 04, 1971?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1971:

• Formation of Mukti Bahini The Mukti Bahini, a crucial guerrilla force of East Pakistanis, was formally organized under the leadership of General M. A. G. Osmani. This group would play a pivotal role in the Bangladesh Liberation War, ultimately contributing to the creation of Bangladesh.
• Soviet ASAT Weapons Test The Soviet Union launched Kosmos 404 as part of an anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons test, successfully intercepting and destroying Kosmos 400. This event was a significant milestone in Cold War-era space warfare technology and satellite destruction capabilities.
• Deadly Landslide in St-Jean-Vianney, Quebec A catastrophic geological event occurred when marine clay beneath residential areas liquefied, causing massive ground instability that resulted in 31 fatalities. This tragic incident highlighted the geological risks associated with certain soil compositions in Quebec.
• Broadway Musical 'Follies' Premieres Stephen Sondheim's iconic musical 'Follies' opened at the Winter Garden Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 524 performances. The musical, known for its innovative structure and complex musical numbers, would become a landmark in Broadway history.

Events in 1971

April 04, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 04, 1971

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1971

April 04, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 94th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1971 can also be written as 4/4/1971 in the US and as 4/4/1971 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1971 in April 1971 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1971:

• Allan Houston NBA guard (New York Knicks

  Legendary NBA guard who played for the New York Knicks, known for his exceptional shooting skills and significant contributions to...

• Picabo Street

  Olympic gold medal-winning American alpine ski racer known for her remarkable downhill and super-G performances in the 1990s.

• Yanic Perreault

  Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach who played center in the NHL for multiple teams including the Montreal Canadiens and Los...

• Josh Todd

  Lead singer and songwriter of the rock band Buckcherry, known for his energetic performances and distinctive vocal style.

• Malik Yusef

  Versatile American artist known for his work as an actor, producer, and poet with significant contributions to spoken word and...

• Sophie Edelstein
• Claudette Mink
• Jean-Baptiste Andrea

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1971:

• Frank Loomis

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1971 was Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
2. Janis Joplin - Me And Bobby McGee
3. Carpenters - For All We Know
4. Tom Jones - She's A Lady
5. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On

April 04, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 1971 was Hot Love by T Rex, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. T Rex - Hot Love
2. Ray Stevens - Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)
3. Dave & Ansil Collins - Double Barrel
4. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
5. Clodagh Rodgers - Jack In The Box

April 04, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 1971 was What's Going On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
2. The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
3. James Brown - Soul Power (Pt. 1)
4. Aretha Franklin - You're All I Need To Get By
5. Ike & Tina Turner - Proud Mary

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 04, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 12:37 pm and setting at 03:15 am.

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

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Someone born on April 04, 1971 is:

54 years 1 month old,

or 649 months and 10 days old,

or 2823 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19764 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1971?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 04, 1971.

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