What happened on Sunday August 08, 1971?

Here's what happened on August 08, 1971:

• British Soldier Killed by IRA in Belfast During the height of the Northern Ireland conflict known as 'The Troubles', an active British soldier was fatally shot by members of the Irish Republican Army in Belfast, further escalating tensions in the region.
• France Conducts Nuclear Test at Mururoa Atoll France conducted a nuclear weapons test at the Mururoa Atoll in French Polynesia, continuing its nuclear weapons development program and contributing to Cold War-era geopolitical tensions.
• Jane Blalock Wins LPGA Lady Pepsi Golf Open Professional golfer Jane Blalock secured victory at the LPGA Lady Pepsi Golf Open, demonstrating her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf during the early 1970s.

Events in 1971

August 08, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 08, 1971

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 1971

August 08, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 220th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

August 08, 1971 in August 1971 calendar

Famous people born on August 08, 1971:

• Sky Dayton

  Prominent internet entrepreneur who founded EarthLink, a significant internet service provider in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on August 8th

Famous people died on August 08, 1971:

• Freddie Spencer Chapman

  English lieutenant (b. 1907).

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on August 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 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. Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
2. The Raiders - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
3. James Taylor - You've Got A Friend
4. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
5. Tommy James - Draggin' The Line

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
2. The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
3. T Rex - Get It On
4. Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
5. Family - In My Own Time

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 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. James Brown - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
2. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
3. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
4. The Isley Brothers - Love The One You're With
5. The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1971 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 08, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:03 pm and setting at 09:19 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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Your place in the Universe on August 08, 1971

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Someone born on August 08, 1971 is:

53 years 9 months old,

or 645 months and 6 days old,

or 2805 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19638 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1971?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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

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

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