What happened on Saturday August 07, 1971?

About August 7th, 1971, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Apollo 15 mission successfully returned to Earth, completing a significant lunar exploration mission that advanced human understanding of space exploration and lunar geology.
  • Day of the week: August 7th, 1971 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees
  • #1 UK song: I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross
  • Popular movie: Die Screaming Marianne directed by Pete Walker

More about August 7th, 1971? See below for more news and curiosities on August 7th, 1971.

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August 07, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 07, 1971:

  • Apollo 15 Mission Return The Apollo 15 mission successfully returned to Earth, completing a significant lunar exploration mission that advanced human understanding of space exploration and lunar geology.
  • Northern Ireland Internment Crisis British security forces launched a controversial operation in Northern Ireland, arresting hundreds of nationalist suspects without trial and detaining them in Long Kesh prison. The action triggered violent riots, resulting in 20 fatalities and escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
  • India-Soviet Union Friendship Treaty India and the Soviet Union signed a landmark 20-year treaty of friendship and cooperation, solidifying their strategic partnership during the Cold War era and signaling a strong geopolitical alliance.

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August 07, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 07, 1971?


August 07, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 219th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1971 can also be written as 8/7/1971 in the US and as 7/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 07, 1971?


Famous people born on August 07, 1971:

  • Sydney Penny
    Sydney Penny

    American actress known for her roles in television series like 'Thorn Birds' and 'All My Children', with a notable career in daytime and...

  • Dominic Cork

    Former English cricketer and respected sports commentator who played for England national cricket team during the 1990s and early 2000s.

  • Patrice Focone
  • Gary Christian (golfer)

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August 07, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 07, 1971:

  • Enrico Pancera

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August 07, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 07, 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 07, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 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. - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart youtube
  2. - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian) youtube
  3. - You've Got A Friend youtube
  4. - Mr. Big Stuff youtube
  5. - Draggin' The Line youtube

August 07, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

  1. - I'm Still Waiting youtube
  2. - Never Ending Song Of Love youtube
  3. - Get It On youtube
  4. - Devil's Answer youtube
  5. - In My Own Time youtube

August 07, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 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. - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
  2. - Mr. Big Stuff youtube
  3. - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) youtube
  4. - Love The One You're With
  5. - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
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August 07, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.

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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 07, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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August 07, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 07, 1971 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:37 pm and setting at 08:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1971.

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How old is someone born on August 07, 1971?


Someone born on August 07, 1971 is:

53 years 8 months old,

or 644 months and 28 days old,

or 2804 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19630 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1971?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1971?

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