What happened on Thursday December 09, 1971?

Here's what happened on December 09, 1971:

• Indian Air Force Strategic Airdrop during Indo-Pakistani War During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the Indian Air Force executed a strategic airdrop of Army units, successfully bypassing Pakistani defensive lines. This tactical maneuver demonstrated the Indian military's advanced aerial deployment capabilities and played a significant role in the conflict's progression.
• Death of Ralph J. Bunche, UN Diplomat and Nobel Laureate Ralph J. Bunche, a pioneering African American diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize winner, passed away in New York City at the age of 67. Bunche was renowned for his critical diplomatic work with the United Nations and his significant contributions to international peacekeeping efforts.
• Lewis F. Powell Jr. Appointed to US Supreme Court Lewis F. Powell Jr. was appointed to the United States Supreme Court, marking a significant moment in the judicial history of the United States. Powell would go on to serve as an influential justice, known for his moderate and pragmatic approach to legal decisions.
• United Arab Emirates Join the United Nations The United Arab Emirates became a member of the United Nations, marking an important milestone in the country's international diplomatic recognition and engagement with the global community.
• Birth of Geoff Barrow and Petr Nedvěd Two notable individuals were born: Geoff Barrow, an English musician best known as a founding member of the trip-hop band Portishead, and Petr Nedvěd, a professional Czech ice hockey player who had a significant career in international hockey.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Dec. 09, 1971

Newspapers from Dec. 09, 1971

December 09, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1971 can also be written as 12/9/1971 in the US and as 9/12/1971 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 1971 in December 1971 calendar

Famous people born on December 09, 1971:

• Geoff Barrow

  English DJ, composer, and founding member of the influential trip-hop band Portishead, also known for his work with Quakers.

• Petr Nedvěd

  Czech-Canadian ice hockey player who had a notable career in the NHL, playing for multiple teams and representing both Czech Republic and...

• Stéphane Ziani

  French soccer player who played as a defensive midfielder, known for his skills in Ligue 1 and later transitioned to coaching at FC...

• Emma Thomas
• Srirasmi Suwadee

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on December 9th

Famous people died on December 09, 1971:

• Ralph Bunche

  Ralph Bunche was a prominent African American diplomat, political scientist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who played a crucial role in...

• Rev. Aeneas Francon Williams

  Church of scotland minister, missionary in india and china, writer and poet (b. 1886).

• Sergey Konenkov

  Russian sculptor and painter (b. 1874).

• Ira S. Webb
• Giuseppe Carlo Catalano

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on December 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
2. Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft
3. The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
4. Michael Jackson - Got To Be There
5. Three Dog Night - An Old Fashioned Love Song

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1971 was Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) by Benny Hill, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
2. T Rex - Jeepster
3. Slade - Coz I Luv You
4. John Kongos - Tokoloshe Man
5. Isaac Hayes - Theme From 'shaft'

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
2. The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself
3. Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady
4. Michael Jackson - Got To Be There
5. The Chi-lites - Have You Seen Her

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 09, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:16 pm and setting at 12:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1971.

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Someone born on December 09, 1971 is:

53 years 4 months old,

or 640 months and 26 days old,

or 2786 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19506 days old,

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

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 9th 2025.

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

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

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