What happened on Friday July 09, 1971?

Here's what happened on July 09, 1971:

• Henry Kissinger's Secret Diplomatic Mission to China U.S. National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger made a secret diplomatic trip to the People's Republic of China, marking a significant breakthrough in U.S.-China relations during the Cold War era. This visit was a crucial step in establishing diplomatic communication between the two nations after decades of isolation.
• Devastating Earthquake in Chile A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck 75 miles northwest of Santiago, Chile, causing significant destruction. The seismic event resulted in 84 fatalities, 447 injuries, and left approximately 40,000 people homeless, highlighting the region's vulnerability to geological instability.
• UK Escalates Military Presence in Northern Ireland The United Kingdom significantly increased its military deployment in Northern Ireland, raising troop levels to 11,000. This escalation reflected the ongoing tensions and conflict in the region during the period known as 'The Troubles'.
• Eddy Merckx Wins the 42nd Tour de France Belgian cycling legend Eddy Merckx secured victory in the 42nd Tour de France, further cementing his reputation as one of the greatest cyclists in history. Merckx's dominant performance showcased his exceptional athletic prowess and strategic racing skills.
• Record-Breaking Baseball Game In a remarkable display of pitching endurance, the Oakland Athletics defeated the California Angels 1-0 in a historic 20-inning game, setting the record for the longest shutout in American League history.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Jul. 09, 1971

Newspapers from Jul. 09, 1971

July 09, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 190th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 09, 1971 can also be written as 7/9/1971 in the US and as 9/7/1971 in UK and Europe.

July 09, 1971 in July 1971 calendar

Famous people born on July 09, 1971:

• Scott Grimes

  American actor and singer known for roles in ER, Band of Brothers, and voicing Steve Smith in American Dad!.

• Marc Andreessen

  Pioneering tech entrepreneur who co-founded Netscape and became a highly influential venture capitalist in Silicon Valley.

• Giusy Malato

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on July 9th

Famous people died on July 09, 1971:

• Karl Ast

  Estonian author and politician (b. 1886).

• Walter Cerrini

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on July 9th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 09, 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 09, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 09, 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 9th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 09, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 07:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 1971.

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Someone born on July 09, 1971 is:

53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 5 days old,

or 2809 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19668 days old,

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

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 9th 2025.

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

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

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