Wednesday December 08, 1971: on this day

December 08, 1971 was the 342nd day of the year 1971, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 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 December 08, 1971, who was born and died on December 08, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone), movies (e.g. Sometimes a Great Notion, directed by Paul Newman), TV series (e.g. The Persuaders!) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 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

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December 08, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1971:

  • U.s. president richard nixon orders the 7th fleet to move towards the bay of bengal in the indian ocean.
  • Indo-pakistani war: the indian navy launches an attack on west pakistan's port city of karachi.

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


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

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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?

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

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

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


Moon phase

49%

The moon phase on December 08, 1971 was Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on December 08, 1971?


Famous people born on December 08, 1971:

  • Arneshia Batten

    World champion hurdler.

  • Dokota Willink

    Successful entrepreneur known for founding multiple tech startups.

  • Abdullah Ercan

    Turkish manager and footballer.

  • Garvin Alston in Mount Vernon

    New york, usa; pitcher (colorado rockies).

  • Enrique Ponce

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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


You are 52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 20 days old,

or 2729 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19104 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 08, 1971?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

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


Famous people died on December 08, 1971:

  • Eleni Ourani

    Greek poet and critic (b. 1896).

  • Ernst Krenkel

    Polish-russian geographer and explorer (d. 1971).

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

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


Holidays on December 08, 1971:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 6th and December 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Family Affair
  2. - Theme From Shaft
  3. - Have You Seen Her
  4. - Got To Be There
  5. - 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.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
  2. - Jeepster
  3. - Coz I Luv You
  4. - Tokoloshe Man
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Family Affair
  2. - Respect Yourself
  3. - Rock Steady
  4. - Got To Be There
  5. - Have You Seen Her

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

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

Sometimes a Great Notion

Sometimes a Great Notion

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Paul Newman

Starring: Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin

Country: United States of America

Diamonds Are Forever

Diamonds Are Forever

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Guy Hamilton

Starring: Sean Connery, Jill St. John, Charles Gray, Lana Wood

Country: United States of America

Gentlemen of Fortune

Gentlemen of Fortune

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Aleksandr Seryj

Starring: Evgeniy Leonov, Georgiy Vitsin, Radner Muratov, Saveliy Kramarov

The Hospital

The Hospital

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Starring: George C. Scott, Diana Rigg, Barnard Hughes, Richard Dysart

Gumshoe

Gumshoe

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Starring: Albert Finney, Billie Whitelaw, Frank Finlay, Janice Rule

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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 Persuaders!

The Persuaders!

Release year: 1971

Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Jason King

Jason King

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Peter Scholl-Latour berichtet

Peter Scholl-Latour berichtet

Release year: 1971

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

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

Jennie, Volume Two by Ralph G. Martin

Jennie, Volume Two

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Paperback - Nonfiction Volume 2 of the Lady Randolph Churchill's life 1895-1921

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

By:

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.

Tracy And Hepburn by Garson Kanin

Tracy And Hepburn

By:

The classic Hollywood memoir is back and this time with a new introduction by the author. Spence Tracy and Kate Hepburn were the celebrity couple that everyone knew, but few actually knew.

Beyond Freedom And Dignity by B. F. Skinner

Beyond Freedom And Dignity

By:

This profound and controversial book, a landmark in 20th-century thought, was originally published in 1971 by B. F. Skinner. It is a definitive statement on humankind and society.

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

The most popular videogames on December 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 December 08, 1971?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1971?

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

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What is special about December 8th?

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

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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 December 1971?

December 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1971 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 8, 1971