What happened on Monday February 08, 1971?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1971:

• Apollo 14 Returns to Earth The Apollo 14 mission successfully completes the third manned lunar landing, returning astronauts safely to Earth after exploring the Fra Mauro highlands on the Moon. This mission, commanded by Alan Shepard, was a critical milestone in NASA's Apollo program, demonstrating continued lunar exploration capabilities.
• NASDAQ Stock Market Index Launches The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) opens for the first time, introducing the world's first electronic stock exchange. This groundbreaking event revolutionized stock trading by creating a fully computerized trading platform.
• Operation Lam Son 719 Begins South Vietnamese ground troops launch a significant military incursion into Laos, aiming to disrupt the Ho Chi Minh trail and prevent communist infiltration. This operation was a strategic attempt to weaken North Vietnamese supply lines during the Vietnam War.
• Sylmar Earthquake Strikes California A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits the San Fernando Valley in California, causing significant structural damage and highlighting the seismic risks in the region. This event prompted important discussions about earthquake preparedness and building safety.
• Satchel Paige Enters Baseball Hall of Fame Satchel Paige becomes the first Negro League player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to baseball during the era of racial segregation and celebrating his remarkable pitching skills.
• Pedro Morales Wins WWF Championship Pedro Morales defeats Ivan Koloff in New York to become the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) champion, marking a significant moment in professional wrestling history and representing a milestone for Latino athletes in the sport.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1971

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 1971

February 08, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 39th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1971 can also be written as 2/8/1971 in the US and as 8/2/1971 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1971 in February 1971 calendar

Famous people born on February 08, 1971:

• Andrus Veerpalu

  Estonian cross-country skiing legend who won two Olympic gold medals, representing Estonia in international winter sports competitions.

• Aidy Boothroyd

  Prominent English football manager known for coaching various professional teams in the United Kingdom.

• Mika Karppinen

  Swedish-Finnish drummer and songwriter with moderate recognition in music circles.

• Susan Misner
• Lu Chuan

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on February 8th

Famous people died on February 08, 1971:

• Kanaiyalal Munshi

  Indian independence movement activist, politician, writer and educationist (b. 1887).

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on February 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1971 was One Bad Apple by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. The Osmonds - One Bad Apple
2. Dawn - Knock Three Times
3. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
4. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
5. Bee Gees - Lonely Days

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
2. The Mixtures - Pushbike Song
3. The Supremes - Stoned Love
4. Ashton, Gardner & Dyke - Resurrection Shuffle
5. Judy Collins - Amazing Grace

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1971 was (Do The) Push And Pull Part I by Rufus Thomas, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
2. Johnnie Taylor - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone
3. Joe Simon - Your Time To Cry
4. Wilson Pickett - Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - If I Were Your Woman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1971 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:49 pm and setting at 06:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 11, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Feb 10, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1971

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Someone born on February 08, 1971 is:

54 years 3 months old,

or 651 months and 29 days old,

or 2834 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19842 days old,

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

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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

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

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