Thursday August 05, 1971: on this day

August 05, 1971 was the 217th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 05, 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 August 05, 1971, who was born and died on August 05, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Die Screaming Marianne, directed by Pete Walker), TV series (e.g. Pingo De Gente) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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

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August 05, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1971:

  • Wnpe tv channel 16 in watertown, new york (pbs) begins broadcasting
  • South pacific forum (spf)
  • The first pacific islands forum (then known as the "south pacific forum") is held in wellington, new zealand, with the aim of enhancing cooperation between the independent countries of the pacific ocean.

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


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

Discover the Pig personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1971 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on August 05, 1971?


Famous people born on August 05, 1971:

  • Jeniel Weaver

    Contributed to the study of exoplanets and planetary systems.

  • Khalil Kain

    An American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Girls Town' and 'Shaft'.

  • Valdis Dombrovskis

    Latvian academic and politician, 11th prime minister of latvia.

  • Valeri Karpov

    Chelyabinsk (russia) -- nhl left-wing (anaheim mighty ducks).

  • Perry Carter

    Cornerback (oakland raiders).

  • DJ Ajax

    Australian producer and dj (d. 2013).

  • Jeff Gordon

    Athlete.

  • Jared Hasselhoff

    American bass player and songwriter (bloodhound gang).

  • ''Evil'' Jared Hasselhoff

    American bassist (the bloodhound gang).

  • Pablo Javier Díaz Stalla
  • Carmelo Abbate
  • Eric Bernotas
  • Laura Chiesa
  • Marco Gerini
  • Catherine McKenna
  • Ramatoulaye Diakhaté

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 7 months old,

or 631 months and 23 days old,

or 2747 weeks

or 19229 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 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 August 05, 1971?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

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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August 05, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1971:

  • Royal Raymond Rife

    Royal Raymond Rife was an American inventor known for his work in optics and microscopy.

  • Josef Stanislav

    Composer dies at 74.

  • Sergio Morgana
  • Zdzisław Kasprzak
  • Ber Groosjohan
  • Georg Jauer

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th

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August 05, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1971:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 05, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
  2. - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
  3. - You've Got A Friend
  4. - Mr. Big Stuff
  5. - 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.

August 05, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm Still Waiting
  2. - Never Ending Song Of Love
  3. - Get It On
  4. - Devil's Answer
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 05, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
  2. - Mr. Big Stuff
  3. - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
  4. - Love The One You're With
  5. - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

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August 05, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Die Screaming Marianne

Die Screaming Marianne

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Pete Walker

Starring: Susan George, Barry Evans, Christopher Sandford, Judy Huxtable

Werewolves on Wheels

Werewolves on Wheels

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Michel Levesque

Starring: Steve Oliver, Donna Anders, Gene Shane, Billy Gray

Black Killer

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 Omega Man

The Omega Man

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Boris Sagal

Starring: Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash, Paul Koslo

Country: United States of America

Night of Dark Shadows

Night of Dark Shadows

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Starring: David Selby, Grayson Hall, Kate Jackson, Lara Parker

August 05, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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:

Pingo de Gente

Pingo de Gente

Release year: 1971

August 05, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer

The Female Eunuch

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The 1970 publication of Germaine Greer’s The Female Eunuch was a major event that raised eyebrows and ire, while also creating a shock wave in recognition among women all over the globe.

The Passions Of The Mind by Irving Stone

The Passions Of The Mind

By:

A compelling portrait of the Viennese neurologer, which focuses on his intense, agonized research years that led to the discovery of psychoanalysis.

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar

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The Bell Jar is about Esther Greenwood's crack-up. She was brilliant, beautiful, incredibly talented, and slowly falling apart -- perhaps for the last time.

The Drifters by James A. Michener

The Drifters

By:

James A. Michener, the acclaimed novelist, presents a poignant and powerful story about a disenchanted youth in Vietnam during this era.

America, Inc by Morton Mintz and Jerry S. Cohen

America, Inc

By:

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.

August 05, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 05, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Trek

Star Trek

Platform: originally SDS Sigma 7, HP 2000, Data General Nova

Genre: Strategy game

Galaxy Game

Galaxy Game

Platform: Arcade (PDP-11)

Genre: Space combat simulation

Computer Space

Computer Space

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space combat simulation

Publisher: Nutting Associates

The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail

Platform: Android; Apple II, iOS, Macintosh; BlackBerry; Commodore 64; DOS; Facebook; Java ME; Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS, Wii; Windows, Mobile, Phone 7

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Brøderbund The Learning Company Gameloft

history

Who was the US President on August 05, 1971?

On August 05, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1971?

On August 05, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1971?

On August 05, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of August. 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 August 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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 August 1971?

August 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 1971 calendar looked like.

Thursday August 5, 1971