What happened on Thursday July 08, 1971?

Here's what happened on July 08, 1971:

• Devastating Earthquake in Chile A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile near Valparaiso at 11:03 p.m. local time on July 8, 1971. The seismic event resulted in significant loss of life, killing 83 people and injuring 447, with the town of Illapel experiencing particularly severe damage. The earthquake highlighted the region's vulnerability to tectonic activity along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
• Teamsters Union Leadership Change Frank Fitzsimmons was elected as the new president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters labor union, succeeding Jimmy Hoffa, who had resigned in June 1971. This leadership transition occurred during a significant period of labor union politics in the United States.
• Death of Jazz Trumpeter Charlie Shavers Charlie Shavers, a renowned American jazz trumpeter and composer, passed away from throat cancer. In a poignant final gesture, he had requested that his own trumpet mouthpiece be buried in Louis Armstrong's coffin, following Armstrong's death just two days earlier. This symbolic act reflected the deep personal and artistic connection between these two significant jazz musicians.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Jul. 08, 1971

Newspapers from Jul. 08, 1971

July 08, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 189th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1971 can also be written as 7/8/1971 in the US and as 8/7/1971 in UK and Europe.

July 08, 1971 in July 1971 calendar

Famous people born on July 08, 1971:

• Amanda Peterson

  American actress known for her roles in 1980s teen films, who tragically passed away in 2015.

• John Juanda

  Professional poker player of Indonesian-American origin, known for multiple World Series of Poker championships.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on July 8th

Famous people died on July 08, 1971:

• Kurt Reidemeister

  German mathematician connected to the vienna circle (b. 1893).

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on July 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1971 was It's Too Late by Carole King, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

1. Carole King - It's Too Late
2. The Raiders - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
3. Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Treat Her Like A Lady
4. Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays
5. Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds - Don't Pull Your Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1971 was Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Middle Of The Road, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

1. Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
2. The Sweet - Co-Co
3. Hurricane Smith - Don't Let It Die
4. T Rex - Get It On
5. Blue Mink - Banner Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1971 was Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

1. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Don't Want To Do Wrong
3. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
4. Freda Payne - Bring The Boys Home
5. The 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 08, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 09:02 pm and setting at 06:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 1971

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Someone born on July 08, 1971 is:

53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 6 days old,

or 2809 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19669 days old,

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

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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

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

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