What happened on Wednesday December 08, 1971?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1971:

• Indian Navy Attacks Karachi During Indo-Pakistani War During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the Indian Navy launched a strategic naval assault on the port city of Karachi in West Pakistan. The attack targeted critical maritime infrastructure, including Pakistan Navy vessels, fuel storage facilities, and port installations, significantly disrupting West Pakistan's naval capabilities.
• Nixon Deploys 7th Fleet in Response to Indo-Pakistani Conflict U.S. President Richard Nixon ordered the 7th Fleet to move towards the Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean, signaling potential American military involvement and geopolitical tension during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1971

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1971

December 08, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1971 can also be written as 12/8/1971 in the US and as 8/12/1971 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1971 in December 1971 calendar

Famous people died on December 08, 1971:

• Eleni Ourani

  Greek poet and critic (b. 1896).

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on December 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
2. Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft
3. The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
4. Michael Jackson - Got To Be There
5. Three Dog Night - An Old Fashioned Love Song

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1971 was Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) by Benny Hill, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
2. T Rex - Jeepster
3. Slade - Coz I Luv You
4. John Kongos - Tokoloshe Man
5. Isaac Hayes - Theme From 'shaft'

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
2. The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself
3. Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady
4. Michael Jackson - Got To Be There
5. The Chi-lites - Have You Seen Her

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 08, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 10:13 pm and setting at 11:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1971

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Someone born on December 08, 1971 is:

53 years 4 months old,

or 640 months and 15 days old,

or 2785 weeks

or 19495 days old,

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

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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

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

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