Thursday April 08, 1971: on this day

April 08, 1971 was the 98th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 08, 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 April 08, 1971, who was born and died on April 08, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) by The Temptations), movies (e.g. Trafic, directed by Jacques Tati), TV series (e.g. The Ten Commandments) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 1971?


April 08, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 98th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1971 can also be written as 4/8/1971 in the US and as 8/4/1971 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1971 in April 1971 calendar

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April 08, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 1971:

  • First legal off-track betting system begins (otb-new york).
  • In wethersfield, connecticut, usa a house is struck by a falling meteorite.
  • A right-wing coup attempt is exposed in laos.

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April 08, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on April 8th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 08, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 1971 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:40 pm and setting at 04:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 12, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Apr 10, 1971.

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Who was born on April 08, 1971?


Famous people born on April 08, 1971:

  • Keisuke Miyasaka

    Keisuke Miyasaka is a Japanese photographer known for his documentary-style photography capturing everyday life in Japan.

  • Darren Jessee

    American singer-songwriter and drummer.

  • Edward Fryatt in Rochdale

    England; nike golfer (1994 ncaa west regional).

  • Marc Peers in Edmonton

    Alberta, canada; tornado yachter (olympics-1996).

  • Christophe Lamaison
  • Gerhard Plankensteiner

Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

  • Christine Boisson
    Christine Boisson

    French actress.

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April 08, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months and 20 days old,

or 2764 weeks

or 19348 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 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 April 08, 1971?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 08, 1971.

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April 08, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Majour Picasso

    A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 8th

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April 08, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 1971:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 1971:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
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April 08, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 5th and April 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 08, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1971 was Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.

April 08, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 5th and April 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
  2. - What's Going On
  3. - Joy To The World
  4. - She's A Lady
  5. - For All We Know

April 08, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1971 was Hot Love by T Rex, according to the music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.

April 08, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 5th and April 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hot Love
  2. - Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)
  3. - Double Barrel
  4. - Rose Garden
  5. - Jack In The Box

April 08, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1971 was What's Going On by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.

April 08, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 5th and April 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What's Going On
  2. - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
  3. - Soul Power (Pt. 1)
  4. - You're All I Need To Get By
  5. - Proud Mary

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April 08, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Trafic

Trafic

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Jacques Tati

Starring: Jacques Tati, Marcel Fraval, Honoré Bostel, François Maisongrosse

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

Don't Deliver Us from Evil

Don't Deliver Us from Evil

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Joël Séria

Starring: Jeanne Goupil, Catherine Wagener, Bernard Dhéran, Gérard Darrieu

Country: United States of America

Valdez Is Coming

Valdez Is Coming

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Edwin Sherin

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Frank Silvera, Jon Cypher

The Mephisto Waltz

The Mephisto Waltz

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Starring: Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins, Bradford Dillman

April 08, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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:

The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille

Primus

Primus

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Moshcam

Bearcats!

Bearcats!

Release year: 1971

Written by:

Starring: Rod Taylor, Dennis Cole

Country: United States of America

April 08, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 08, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Underground Man by Ross Macdonald

The Underground Man

By:

Archer follows a missing child as a mysterious fire burns in the hills above a Southern California town. This child could be either the victim or pawn in a marital dispute.

Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw

Rich Man, Poor Man

By:

Paperback with TV tie-ins

The Making Of A Surgeon by William A. Nolen

The Making Of A Surgeon

By:

The Making of a Surgeon tells the story of an apprentice. William Nolen tells the story of his transformation as a student into a practitioner. He was a bold medical school graduate who became a skilled surgeon.

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

Summer Of '42 by Herman Raucher

Summer Of '42

By:

"SUMMER OF '42" is a sweet and tender novel...The end result is high hilarity. Raucher is a comic-artist that is able convey the joys and fears...of

April 08, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 08, 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 April 08, 1971?

On April 08, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1971?

On April 08, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 1971?

On April 08, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. 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 April 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.

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history

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 April 1971?

April 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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