What happened on Thursday March 11, 1971?

Here's what happened on March 11, 1971:

• Nixon Campaign's Controversial Funding Decision The Committee for the Re-Election of the President (CRP) approved $250,000 for 'intelligence gathering' against the Democratic Party. This pivotal decision would ultimately lead to the infamous Watergate scandal, a watershed moment in American political history that would dramatically impact U.S. politics.
• Death of TV Pioneer Philo Farnsworth Philo T. Farnsworth, a pioneering American television inventor who played a crucial role in the development of electronic television technology, passed away at the age of 64. His groundbreaking work fundamentally transformed modern communication and entertainment.
• George Lucas Debuts THX 1138 Warner Brothers released *THX 1138*, the first theatrical film directed by George Lucas. This dystopian science fiction thriller, set in the 25th century, was initially unsuccessful but later became a significant cult classic in cinema history, showcasing Lucas's early directorial vision.
• Jim Morrison Leaves for Paris Rock musician Jim Morrison departed the United States for Paris, seeking emotional renewal and escape from a pending jail sentence related to a Miami incident. This would be his final departure from the United States, marking a significant moment in his tumultuous life.
• Tragic Train Accident in Chile A devastating train accident near Vicuña in northern Chile resulted in the deaths of fifteen children and injuries to 72 others. The incident occurred when the train crew abandoned the locomotive, and a six-year-old boy accidentally released the brakes on an inclined track, causing a catastrophic accident involving 350 passengers.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Mar. 11, 1971

Newspapers from Mar. 11, 1971

March 11, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 70th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1971 can also be written as 3/11/1971 in the US and as 11/3/1971 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 1971 in March 1971 calendar

Famous people born on March 11, 1971:

• Johnny Knoxville

  American comedian, actor, and stunt performer best known for creating and starring in MTV's groundbreaking reality show Jackass, which...

• Jon Hamm

  Award-winning actor best known for his iconic role as Don Draper in the critically acclaimed television series Mad Men, which defined the...

• Gülse Birsel

  Prominent Turkish screenwriter and actress known for her contributions to Turkish comedy and entertainment industry.

• Jonas Karlsson

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on March 11th

Famous people died on March 11, 1971:

• Philo Farnsworth

  Pioneering American inventor who revolutionized television technology by creating the first all-electronic TV system and the 'image...

• Whitney Young

  Prominent civil rights leader who served as executive director of the National Urban League, significantly advancing racial equality and...

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on March 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 1971 was One Bad Apple by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

1. The Osmonds - One Bad Apple
2. Janis Joplin - Me And Bobby McGee
3. Carpenters - For All We Know
4. The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
5. Tom Jones - She's A Lady

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 11, 1971 was Baby Jump by Mungo Jerry, according to the music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

1. Mungo Jerry - Baby Jump
2. T Rex - Hot Love
3. Paul McCartney - Another Day
4. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
5. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord

March 11, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 11, 1971 was Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

1. The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
2. Wilson Pickett - Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
3. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
4. Jackson 5 - Mama's Pearl
5. Johnnie Taylor - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 11, 1971 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 11, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:48 pm and setting at 06:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 12, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Apr 10, 1971.

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Someone born on March 11, 1971 is:

54 years 2 months old,

or 650 months and 3 days old,

or 2826 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19788 days old,

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

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 11th 2026.

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

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

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