What happened on Wednesday August 11, 1971?

Here's what happened on August 11, 1971:

• Nixon Ends Bretton Woods System and Imposes Economic Freeze President Richard Nixon announces a landmark economic policy shift by ending the dollar's convertibility to gold at a fixed rate and imposing a 90-day freeze on wages, prices, and rents. This decision effectively dismantled the Bretton Woods international monetary system that had been in place since the end of World War II.
• Australia and New Zealand Withdraw Troops from Vietnam Australia and New Zealand make the strategic decision to withdraw their military forces from the Vietnam War, signaling a significant shift in their involvement in the conflict.
• Bahrain Declares Independence Bahrain officially declares independence, marking a significant milestone in its political history. This event would later lead to its establishment as the Kingdom of Bahrain in February 2002.
• Mass Exodus from Northern Ireland Three thousand people flee from Belfast and Derry to the Republic of Ireland due to escalating violence during the Northern Ireland conflict, highlighting the intense social and political tensions of the time.
• Syria Severs Diplomatic Relations with Jordan Syria cuts diplomatic ties with Jordan following border clashes, reflecting the volatile geopolitical landscape of the Middle East during this period.
• Louisiana Superdome Construction Begins Construction work commences on the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, a massive sports and entertainment venue that would become an iconic landmark in the city.
• Harmon Killebrew Hits 500th and 501st Home Runs Baseball legend Harmon Killebrew achieves a significant milestone by hitting his 500th and 501st home runs, cementing his place in Major League Baseball history.

Events in 1971

August 11, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 11, 1971

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 1971

August 11, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1971 can also be written as 8/11/1971 in the US and as 11/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1971 in August 1971 calendar

Famous people born on August 11, 1971:

• Roy Keane

  Legendary Irish footballer who was a key midfielder for Manchester United and the Irish national team, known for his intense leadership and...

• Djamel Bouras

  French Olympic gold medalist in judo, known for his powerful fighting style and quick temper.

• Justin Theroux

  American actor, screenwriter, and director known for roles in films like 'Mulholland Drive' and TV series 'The Leftovers'.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on August 11th

August 11, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 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 11, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 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 11, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 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 11th is Leo.

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August 11, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 1971 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 01:06 pm.

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

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Someone born on August 11, 1971 is:

53 years 8 months old,

or 644 months and 12 days old,

or 2802 weeks

or 19614 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 11, 1971.

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