What happened on Wednesday September 08, 1971?

Here's what happened on September 08, 1971:

• Attica Prison Uprising Begins On September 8, 1971, a critical incident at Attica Correctional Facility in New York sparked one of the most significant prison rebellions in American history. What began as a misunderstanding between a guard, Lt. Richard Mulroney, and an inmate, Ray Lamorie, escalated into a full-scale uprising. This event would become a pivotal moment in discussions about prison conditions, racial tensions, and systemic inequalities within the U.S. correctional system.
• John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Inaugurated On September 8, 1971, the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was officially inaugurated in Washington, D.C. The opening ceremony featured the world premiere of Leonard Bernstein's groundbreaking musical work, Mass. This event marked a significant milestone in American cultural infrastructure, creating a premier venue for performing arts in the nation's capital and honoring the legacy of President John F. Kennedy.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Sep. 08, 1971

Newspapers from Sep. 08, 1971

September 08, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 251st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1971 can also be written as 9/8/1971 in the US and as 8/9/1971 in UK and Europe.

September 08, 1971 in September 1971 calendar

Famous people born on September 08, 1971:

• Martin Freeman

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• David Arquette

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Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on September 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1971 was Go Away Little Girl by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week September 6th and September 12th.

1. Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl
2. Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
3. The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
4. Rod Stewart - Maggie May
5. Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 1971 was Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams, according to the music chart for the week September 6th and September 12th.

1. The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
2. Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
3. Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
4. The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
5. Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 1971 was Spanish Harlem by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week September 6th and September 12th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
2. Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown (Part I)
3. The Honey Cone - Stick-Up
4. The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
5. The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 08, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 08:58 pm and setting at 12:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on September 08, 1971

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Someone born on September 08, 1971 is:

53 years 7 months old,

or 643 months and 15 days old,

or 2798 weeks

or 19586 days old,

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

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 8th 2025.

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

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

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