What happened on Tuesday July 06, 1971?

About July 6th, 1971, in brief:

  • Historical events: The White House Plumbers, a covert special investigations unit, was established during the Nixon administration to stop information leaks to the media. This group would later play a crucial role in the Watergate scandal, ultimately contributing to President Nixon's resignation.
  • Day of the week: July 6th, 1971 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: It's Too Late by Carole King
  • #1 UK song: Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Middle Of The Road
  • Popular movie: The Light at the Edge of the World directed by Kevin Billington

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July 06, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 06, 1971:

  • White House Plumbers Unit Formed The White House Plumbers, a covert special investigations unit, was established during the Nixon administration to stop information leaks to the media. This group would later play a crucial role in the Watergate scandal, ultimately contributing to President Nixon's resignation.
  • Death of Louis Armstrong Legendary American jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong passed away at the age of 69 from a heart attack. Known as one of the most influential figures in jazz history, Armstrong revolutionized the genre with his innovative trumpet playing and distinctive vocal style, leaving an indelible mark on 20th-century music.
  • Banda Becomes President for Life Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda was officially sworn in as President for Life of Malawi, consolidating his political power and marking a significant moment in the nation's post-colonial political history. This event symbolized the entrenchment of Banda's authoritarian leadership in the young African nation.

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July 06, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 06, 1971?


July 06, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 187th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 1971 can also be written as 7/6/1971 in the US and as 6/7/1971 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 06, 1971?


Famous people born on July 06, 1971:

  • Yvan Bourgnon

    Yvan Bourgnon was a renowned Swiss sailor and professional skipper, known for winning the 'Transat en Double Jacques-Vabre' race in 1997.

  • Olympia (Washington)

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


Famous people died on July 06, 1971:

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    Louis Armstrong was a legendary jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader who revolutionized jazz music with his innovative improvisation and...

  • Roger Adams
  • Panfilo Gentile
  • Mestre Irineu

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July 06, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 06, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 5th and July 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 06, 1971 was It's Too Late by Carole King, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

  1. - It's Too Late youtube
  2. - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian) youtube
  3. - Treat Her Like A Lady youtube
  4. - Rainy Days And Mondays youtube
  5. - Don't Pull Your Love youtube

July 06, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 06, 1971 was Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Middle Of The Road, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

  1. - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep youtube
  2. - Co-Co youtube
  3. - Don't Let It Die youtube
  4. - Get It On youtube
  5. - Banner Man youtube

July 06, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 06, 1971 was Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

  1. - Mr. Big Stuff youtube
  2. - I Don't Want To Do Wrong
  3. - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
  4. - Bring The Boys Home
  5. - She's Not Just Another Woman
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July 06, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 6th is Cancer.

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July 06, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 06, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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


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The moon phase on July 06, 1971 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 06, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:25 pm and setting at 04:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1971.

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How old is someone born on July 06, 1971?


Someone born on July 06, 1971 is:

53 years 9 months old,

or 645 months and 28 days old,

or 2808 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19661 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 06, 1971?

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

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