What happened on Saturday December 11, 1971?

Here's what happened on December 11, 1971:

• Belfast Bomb Attack on Shankill Road On December 11, 1971, a horrific bombing occurred on the predominantly Protestant and loyalist Shankill Road in Belfast. The bomb explosion outside a furniture showroom killed four civilians, including two infants, and wounded nineteen others. This tragic event was part of the broader Northern Ireland conflict known as 'The Troubles', symbolizing the intense sectarian violence of the period.
• Nihat Erim Forms New Turkish Government On December 11, 1971, Nihat Erim formed the 34th government of Turkey. This was a significant political moment, as Erim was an experienced political leader who had previously served two terms as prime minister. His new government would play a crucial role in Turkey's political landscape during a period of significant political instability.
• Tragic Construction Workers' Tunnel Explosion On December 11, 1971, a devastating explosion occurred during underground tunnel construction beneath Lake Huron near Port Huron, resulting in the tragic deaths of seventeen construction workers. This incident highlighted the significant risks and safety challenges in large-scale infrastructure projects of that era.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Dec. 11, 1971

Newspapers from Dec. 11, 1971

December 11, 1971: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Miami Dolphins : 14 - 3
• Detroit Lions - Minnesota Vikings : 10 - 29

December 11, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 345th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1971 can also be written as 12/11/1971 in the US and as 11/12/1971 in UK and Europe.

December 11, 1971 in December 1971 calendar

Famous people born on December 11, 1971:

• Willie McGinest

  Willie McGinest was a prominent NFL linebacker who played for the New England Patriots from 1994 to 2005.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on December 11th

Famous people died on December 11, 1971:

• Maurice McDonald

  Co-founder of McDonald's, the global fast-food restaurant chain that revolutionized the food service industry with its standardized menu and...

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on December 11th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 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 11th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 11, 1971 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 11, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:15 am and setting at 01:03 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 11, 1971 is:

53 years 5 months old,

or 641 months and 3 days old,

or 2787 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19513 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 11, 1971?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 11th 2025.

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

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

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