Friday August 06, 1971: on this day

August 06, 1971 was the 218th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 06, 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 06, 1971, who was born and died on August 06, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 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 6th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 1971?


August 06, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 218th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1971 can also be written as 8/6/1971 in the US and as 6/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

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August 06, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 1971:

  • A lunar eclipse lasting 1 hour, 40 minutes, and 4 seconds is observed.

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August 06, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 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 6th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 06, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 1971 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:08 pm and setting at 06:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1971.

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Who was born on August 06, 1971?


Famous people born on August 06, 1971:

  • Conor McPherson

    Irish playwright known for his works like 'The Weir' and 'The Seafarer'.

  • Merrin Dungey

    American actress.

  • Breck Wall

    American actor known for his roles in various TV shows and movies.

  • Mike Bales

    Saskatoon, saskatchewan -- nhl goalie (ottawa senators).

  • Scott Minto

    English footballer and sportscaster.

  • Curtis Shearer

    Wlaf receiver (frankfurt galaxy).

  • Piyal Wijetunge

    Sri lankan cricketer.

  • Federico Giunti
  • Sydney Penny
  • Antonio Trillanes

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

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August 06, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 8 months old,

or 632 months and 13 days old,

or 2750 weeks

or 19250 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 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 06, 1971?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 06, 1971.

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August 06, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1971:

  • Fausto Cleva
  • Jennison Heaton
  • Gualtiero Adami

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Edman Dijkstra

    Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.

  • Bettey Cuthbert

    Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

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August 06, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 1971:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 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 06, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 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 06, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 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 06, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 06, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 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 06, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 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 06, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 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 06, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 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 06, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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 06, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

America, Inc by Morton Mintz and Jerry S. Cohen

America, Inc

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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

The Shadow Of The Lynx

By:

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 Greening Of America by Charles Reich

The Greening Of America

By:

25 Years of Groundbreaking Classic. "If there were any doubts about the necessity of social transformation in 1970 I, it is now clear and urgent I

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

By:

The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …

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.

August 06, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 06, 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 06, 1971?

On August 06, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1971?

On August 06, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 1971?

On August 06, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

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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.

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Friday August 6, 1971