What happened on Wednesday February 10, 1971?

Here's what happened on February 10, 1971:

• Nixon's Oval Office Recordings U.S. President Richard Nixon ordered the installation of a voice-activated audio tape recording system in the Oval Office and White House telephones, a decision that would later play a crucial role in the Watergate scandal.
• Minneapolis Vietnam War Protest Approximately 250 demonstrators protested the Vietnam War in Minneapolis, marching from the University of Minnesota campus to the Federal Building, symbolizing the growing anti-war sentiment in the United States.
• UK Prepares for Decimalization Day Great Britain's banks closed to prepare for the upcoming Decimalization Day, a significant monetary transition where the United Kingdom would switch from the pounds, shillings, and pence system to a decimal currency system.
• Bill White Breaks Baseball Barrier Bill White became the first African American baseball announcer, marking a significant milestone in sports diversity and representation.
• House of Blue Leaves Premieres John Guare's play 'House of Blue Leaves' premiered in New York City, introducing a significant work of contemporary American theater to audiences.
• Frank Zappa Concert Banned The Royal Albert Hall banned a scheduled concert featuring Frank Zappa, highlighting cultural tensions and censorship in the early 1970s music scene.
• Lisa Marie Varon Birth Lisa Marie Varon, an American professional wrestler, was born on this date. She would later become known in wrestling circles as Victoria and Tara, becoming a prominent figure in women's professional wrestling.
• American Mensa Incorporation American Mensa, Ltd was officially incorporated in New York, establishing a formal organization for individuals with high intelligence quotients in the United States.

Events in 1971

February 10, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 10, 1971

Newspapers from Feb. 10, 1971

February 10, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 41st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 10, 1971 can also be written as 2/10/1971 in the US and as 10/2/1971 in UK and Europe.

February 10, 1971 in February 1971 calendar

Famous people born on February 10, 1971:

• Lisa Marie Varon
• Fabrizia Sacchi

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on February 10th

Famous people died on February 10, 1971:

• Henri Huet
• Harald Öhquist

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on February 10th

February 10, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 10, 1971 was One Bad Apple by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. The Osmonds - One Bad Apple
2. Dawn - Knock Three Times
3. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
4. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
5. Bee Gees - Lonely Days

February 10, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 10, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
2. The Mixtures - Pushbike Song
3. The Supremes - Stoned Love
4. Ashton, Gardner & Dyke - Resurrection Shuffle
5. Judy Collins - Amazing Grace

February 10, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 10, 1971 was (Do The) Push And Pull Part I by Rufus Thomas, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
2. Johnnie Taylor - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone
3. Joe Simon - Your Time To Cry
4. Wilson Pickett - Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - If I Were Your Woman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 10th is Aquarius.

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February 10, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 10, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 10, 1971 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 10, 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 February 10, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:55 pm and setting at 07:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 11, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 1971.

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Someone born on February 10, 1971 is:

54 years 3 months old,

or 651 months and 4 days old,

or 2831 weeks

or 19817 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 10, 1971?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 10, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 10, 1971.

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