Saturday May 08, 1971: on this day

May 08, 1971 was the 128th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 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 May 08, 1971, who was born and died on May 08, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Joy To The World by Three Dog Night), movies (e.g. Johnny Got His Gun, directed by Dalton Trumbo), TV series (e.g. Quentin Durward) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 08, 1971?


May 08, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 128th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1971 can also be written as 5/8/1971 in the US and as 8/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

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May 08, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 08, 1971:

  • Earl of ruston closes at billy rose theater nyc after 5 performances
  • Joe frazier beats muhammad ali at madison square garden, new york.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

Discover the Pig personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:34 pm and setting at 04:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on May 10, 1971.

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Who was born on May 08, 1971?


Famous people born on May 08, 1971:

  • Charina Paez

    Renowned female boxer from the Philippines.

  • Danny Danon

    Israeli politician who served as Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations.

  • Regenal Kumar

    Noted astronomer who made significant discoveries in planetary science.

  • Chuck Huber

    American voice actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Candice Night

    American singer-songwriter blackmore's night.

  • Chris Wolf

    Actor / musician (guys next door).

  • Stephen Ingram

    Nfl tackle/guard (tampa bay buccaneers).

  • Thomas Piketty

    Economist.

  • Carlos Brooks

    Nfl cornerback (arizona cardinals).

  • Dominique Casagrande

Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

  • Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

  • Don Rickles
    Don Rickles

    Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

  • Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert

    Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Gary Glitter
    Gary Glitter

    Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

  • Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder

    French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

  • David Attenborough
    David Attenborough

    Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Christina Cole
    Christina Cole

    English actress.

  • James Mitchum
    James Mitchum

    Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

  • Salome Jens
    Salome Jens

    Milwaukee actor.

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


You are 52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 21 days old,

or 2759 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19319 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 08, 1971?

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

  • Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde

    He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

  • George Peppard
    George Peppard

    American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Jeanne Cooper
    Jeanne Cooper

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

  • Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman

    English actor and singer (b. 1948).

  • Richard Derr
    Richard Derr

    Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

  • Luceil LeSueur

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

  • Maurice Sendak

    Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...

  • Celedonio Romero

    Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

  • Jing Yong

    Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 8th

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


Holidays on May 08, 1971:

  • Parents' Day in South Korea
  • Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
  • VE Day
  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 1971:

  • Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 1971:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles
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May 08, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 08, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Joy To The World
  2. - Never Can Say Goodbye
  3. - Put Your Hand In The Hand
  4. - I Am.. I Said
  5. - If

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Knock Three Times
  2. - Brown Sugar / Bitch / Let It Rock
  3. - Double Barrel
  4. - Indiana Wants Me
  5. - It Don't Come Easy

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1971 was Never Can Say Goodbye by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Can Say Goodbye
  2. - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
  3. - We Can Work It Out
  4. - (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
  5. - Want Ads

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

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

Johnny Got His Gun

Johnny Got His Gun

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Dalton Trumbo

Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Kathy Fields, Marsha Hunt, Jason Robards

Country: United States of America

Wake in Fright

Wake in Fright

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Starring: Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay

Support Your Local Gunfighter

Support Your Local Gunfighter

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Burt Kennedy

Starring: James Garner, Suzanne Pleshette, Jack Elam, Harry Morgan

Plaza Suite

Plaza Suite

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Starring: Walter Matthau, Maureen Stapleton, Barbara Harris, Lee Grant

Black Killer

Black Killer

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Carlo Croccolo

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Malfatti, Antonio Cantafora, Dante Maggio, Enzo Pulcrano, Fred Robsham, Mary Mulligan

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Quentin Durward

Quentin Durward

Release year: 1971

Starring: Marie-France Boyer

Country: France

Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne

Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Hans Quest

The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille

Primus

Primus

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Moshcam

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

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

Passenger To Frankfurt by Agatha Christie

Passenger To Frankfurt

By:

Harper Collins is now the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress suspense--creator and indomitable sleuth Miss Marple as well as meticulous Belgian detective Hercule poirot and many other memorable characters

Summer Of '42 by Herman Raucher

Summer Of '42

By:

"SUMMER OF '42" is a sweet and tender novel...The end result is high hilarity. Raucher is a comic-artist that is able convey the joys and fears...of

Listening To America by Bill Moyers

Listening To America

By:

This book shows a snapshot of America in 1970. It includes a series written portraits of people from all walks, including doctors, street people, and the unemployed.

The Underground Man by Ross Macdonald

The Underground Man

By:

Archer follows a missing child as a mysterious fire burns in the hills above a Southern California town. This child could be either the victim or pawn in a marital dispute.

The New Centurions by Joseph Wambaugh

The New Centurions

By:

Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.

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

The most popular videogames on May 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 May 08, 1971?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 08, 1971?

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

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What is special about May 8th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
  • 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.

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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 May 1971?

May 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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Saturday May 8, 1971