What happened on Sunday June 06, 1971?

Here's what happened on June 06, 1971:

• Soyuz 11 Space Mission Tragedy The Soviet Union's Soyuz 11 mission launched on June 6, 1971, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The crew of three cosmonauts - Georgy Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov, and Viktor Patsayev - became the first humans to successfully inhabit a space station (Salyut 1). Tragically, during their return to Earth on June 29, an uncontrolled capsule decompression led to their suffocation, making them the first and only humans to die in space.
• Hughes Airwest Flight 706 Midair Collision A catastrophic midair collision occurred over the San Gabriel Mountains involving a Hughes Airwest Douglas DC-9 and a United States Marine Corps McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II jet fighter. The accident resulted in the deaths of all 50 people on board, highlighting the critical importance of air traffic control and aviation safety protocols.
• Ed Sullivan Show Final Broadcast The iconic Ed Sullivan Show aired its final episode on CBS-TV, marking the end of a groundbreaking television variety program that had significantly influenced American popular culture for over two decades.
• John Lennon and Yoko Ono Surprise Performance John Lennon and Yoko Ono made an unannounced appearance at the Fillmore East in New York City, showcasing their ongoing musical and artistic collaboration during a pivotal period in their careers.
• Vietnam War: Battle of Long Khanh The Battle of Long Khanh commenced, involving Australian forces and Vietnamese communist forces, representing another significant engagement during the complex and prolonged Vietnam War conflict.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Jun. 06, 1971

Newspapers from Jun. 06, 1971

June 06, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 157th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

June 06, 1971 in June 1971 calendar

Famous people born on June 06, 1971:

• Mark Wahlberg

  Prominent American actor, producer, and former rapper known for his versatile roles in films like 'The Departed', 'Ted', and 'The Fighter'.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on June 6th

Famous people died on June 06, 1971:

• Giacinto Gambirasio
• Edward Andrade

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on June 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 1971 was Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
2. Three Dog Night - Joy To The World
3. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
4. Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy
5. Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 06, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
3. Tony Christie - I Did What I Did For Maria
4. Blue Mink - Banner Man
5. R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 1971 was Want Ads by The Honey Cone, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
2. Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
3. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
4. The 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman
5. Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 06, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:31 pm and setting at 03:54 am.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1971.

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Someone born on June 06, 1971 is:

53 years 11 months old,

or 647 months and 18 days old,

or 2815 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19711 days old,

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

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

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