What happened on Thursday August 05, 1971?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1971:

• DC-10 Jumbo Jet Enters Commercial Service The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 wide-body jumbo jet officially entered commercial aviation service with an inaugural American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, representing a significant advancement in long-haul passenger transportation technology.
• First Pacific Islands Forum Established The inaugural Pacific Islands Forum (originally called the South Pacific Forum) convened in Wellington, New Zealand, marking a significant milestone in regional diplomatic cooperation. The forum's primary objective was to enhance collaboration and dialogue between independent Pacific Ocean nations, creating a platform for shared regional interests and mutual development.
• 1971 Vietnam War Draft Lottery The annual draft lottery for the Vietnam War was conducted, focusing on selecting 18-year-old men born on December 4, 1952, for potential military conscription. This process was a critical component of the U.S. military's personnel recruitment strategy during the Vietnam conflict.
• UK Industrial Relations Act Receives Royal Assent The Industrial Relations Act 1971 was granted royal assent, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for labor relations in the United Kingdom. The legislation created a National Industrial Relations Court, modeled after the U.S. National Labor Relations Act, to mediate and regulate workplace disputes and union activities.
• WNPE TV Channel 16 Launches WNPE TV channel 16, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station in Watertown, New York, commenced its broadcasting operations, expanding local media and educational programming options for the community.

Events in 1971

August 05, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 05, 1971

Newspapers from Aug. 05, 1971

August 05, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 217th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1971 can also be written as 8/5/1971 in the US and as 5/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1971 in August 1971 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1971:

• Jeff Gordon

  Legendary NASCAR driver, four-time Cup Series champion, widely considered one of the greatest race car drivers in American motorsports...

• Khalil Kain

  An American actor known for his roles in urban drama films like 'Girls Town' and the remake of 'Shaft', with a career spanning independent...

• Valdis Dombrovskis

  A prominent Latvian politician who served as the 11th Prime Minister of Latvia, with significant roles in European politics and economic...

• Catherine McKenna

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on August 5th

Famous people died on August 05, 1971:

• Sergio Morgana
• Ber Groosjohan
• Georg Jauer

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on August 5th

August 05, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1971 was How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
2. The Raiders - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
3. James Taylor - You've Got A Friend
4. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
5. Tommy James - Draggin' The Line

August 05, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
2. The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
3. T Rex - Get It On
4. Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
5. Family - In My Own Time

August 05, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1971 was Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. James Brown - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
2. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
3. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
4. The Isley Brothers - Love The One You're With
5. The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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August 05, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1971 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:34 pm and setting at 05:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 1971.

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Someone born on August 05, 1971 is:

53 years 8 months old,

or 644 months and 18 days old,

or 2802 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19620 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1971?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 05, 1971.

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