What happened on Saturday July 10, 1971?

About July 10th, 1971, in brief:

  • Historical events: A dramatic and violent attempted coup against King Hassan II of Morocco results in 101 fatalities, marking a significant moment of political instability in the country's history.
  • Day of the week: July 10th, 1971 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: It's Too Late by Carole King
  • #1 UK song: Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Middle Of The Road
  • Popular movie: The Light at the Edge of the World directed by Kevin Billington

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July 10, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 10, 1971:

  • Coup Attempt in Morocco A dramatic and violent attempted coup against King Hassan II of Morocco results in 101 fatalities, marking a significant moment of political instability in the country's history.
  • National Women's Political Caucus Founded Gloria Steinem and other prominent feminist leaders establish the National Women's Political Caucus, a pivotal moment in the American women's rights movement aimed at increasing women's participation in political processes.
  • Jordanian Military Action Jordanian army troops launch an offensive against Palestinian guerillas, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the Middle East during this period.
  • MLB All-Star Game Highlight Reggie Jackson hits a memorable home run that strikes a transformer at Tiger Stadium during the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, with the American League defeating the National League 6-4.
  • 100th British Golf Open Lee Trevino wins the 100th British Golf Open by shooting a remarkable 278 at Royal Birkdale Golf Course, showcasing exceptional skill and precision in the prestigious tournament.
  • Yugoslavia Economic Policy Change The Yugoslav government introduces a new economic policy allowing foreign companies to repatriate profits, signaling a potential opening of the country's economic borders.
  • New Government in Iceland Ólafur Jóhannesson forms a new government in Iceland, signaling a potential shift in the country's political landscape.

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

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What day of the week was July 10, 1971?


July 10, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 191st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 10, 1971 can also be written as 7/10/1971 in the US and as 10/7/1971 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 10, 1971?


Famous people born on July 10, 1971:

  • Marc Andreesen

    Renowned technology entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and co-founder of Netscape, who significantly influenced the early internet era.

  • Adam Foote

    Professional NHL defenseman who played for the Colorado Avalanche and represented Team Canada, known for his strong defensive skills and...

  • Carolyn Leonhart

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July 10, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 10, 1971:

  • Laurent Dauthuille

    Laurent Dauthuille was a French boxer known for his dramatic victory against Jake LaMotta, winning the world middleweight title with a...

  • Ahmed Bahnini

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July 10, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 10, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 5th and July 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 10, 1971 was It's Too Late by Carole King, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

  1. - It's Too Late youtube
  2. - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian) youtube
  3. - Treat Her Like A Lady youtube
  4. - Rainy Days And Mondays youtube
  5. - Don't Pull Your Love youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 10, 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. - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep youtube
  2. - Co-Co youtube
  3. - Don't Let It Die youtube
  4. - Get It On youtube
  5. - Banner Man youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 10, 1971 was Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

  1. - Mr. Big Stuff youtube
  2. - I Don't Want To Do Wrong
  3. - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
  4. - Bring The Boys Home
  5. - She's Not Just Another Woman
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July 10, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 10th is Cancer.

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

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

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July 10, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 10, 1971 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 10, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 09:07 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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How old is someone born on July 10, 1971?


Someone born on July 10, 1971 is:

53 years 9 months old,

or 645 months and 24 days old,

or 2808 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19657 days old,

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

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 10th 2025.

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