What happened on Monday August 09, 1971?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1971:

• Operation Demetrius in Northern Ireland On August 9, 1971, the British authorities launched Operation Demetrius in Northern Ireland, a controversial military operation involving mass arrests and internment without trial of individuals suspected of being affiliated with the Irish Republican Army (PIRA). The operation triggered widespread civil unrest, with mass riots erupting across the region. Thousands of people were forcibly displaced from their homes, and the violence resulted in approximately twenty deaths. This event significantly escalated tensions during the period known as 'The Troubles' and marked a critical moment in the complex conflict between British forces and Irish republican paramilitaries.
• Mary Joe Fernandez Tennis Achievement On August 9, 1971, Mary Joe Fernandez, a young tennis player from the United States, was recognized for her performance in the US National 16s tennis tournament, representing the Dominican Republic.

Events in 1971

August 09, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1971

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1971

August 09, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 221st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1971 can also be written as 8/9/1971 in the US and as 9/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1971 in August 1971 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1971:

• Nikki Ziering

  American actress and model known for her work in television and film, particularly in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• Davide Rebellin

  Renowned Italian professional cyclist who competed at the highest levels, known for his achievements in the Giro d'Italia and controversial...

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1971:

• Leslie Kong
• Ángel Médici
• Otto Wagener

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1971 was How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
2. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
3. John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
4. Tommy James - Draggin' The Line
5. James Taylor - You've Got A Friend

August 09, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
2. The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
3. T Rex - Get It On
4. Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
5. Family - In My Own Time

August 09, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1971 was Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
2. James Brown - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
3. Jackson 5 - Maybe Tomorrow
4. The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
5. The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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August 09, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1971 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:29 pm and setting at 10:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on August 09, 1971

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Someone born on August 09, 1971 is:

53 years 8 months old,

or 644 months and 26 days old,

or 2804 weeks

or 19628 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1971?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 09, 1971.

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