What happened on Monday October 11, 1971?

Here's what happened on October 11, 1971:

• John Lennon's 'Imagine' Released On October 11, 1971, John Lennon released his iconic song 'Imagine', a powerful anthem promoting global unity, peace, and human solidarity. The song would go on to become one of the most influential and recognizable musical works of the 20th century, embodying Lennon's vision of a world without divisions.
• Brooks Robinson Sets World Series Record Baltimore Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson tied a Baseball World Series record by reaching base 5 consecutive times during Game 2 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcasing his exceptional batting performance.
• Switzerland Recognizes North Vietnam Switzerland officially recognized the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam), a diplomatic move that reflected the evolving international relations during the Vietnam War era.
• DUPE: 60th Davis Cup The United States won the 60th Davis Cup by defeating Romania in Charlotte, marking their 23rd championship title in the prestigious international tennis competition.
• Frank McGee Becomes Today Show Anchor Frank McGee was appointed as the news anchor for NBC's Today Show, a significant moment in television broadcasting history that would influence morning news programming.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Oct. 11, 1971

Newspapers from Oct. 11, 1971

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

NFL - American Football

• New York Giants - Dallas Cowboys : 13 - 20

October 11, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 284th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1971 can also be written as 10/11/1971 in the US and as 11/10/1971 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1971 in October 1971 calendar

Famous people born on October 11, 1971:

• MC Lyte

  Pioneering female rapper and actress who significantly influenced hip-hop culture in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

• Luke Perry in Mansfield

  Iconic actor best known for his role as Dylan McKay in the popular TV series Beverly Hills, 90210.

• Justin Lin

  Acclaimed film director who revitalized the 'Fast & Furious' franchise and became a major Hollywood filmmaker.

• Petra Haden

  Versatile musician known for her work with indie bands like That Dog, Tito & Tarantula, and The Decemberists.

• Rachel Haden

  Musician from the indie band That Dog and daughter of renowned jazz bassist Charlie Haden.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on October 11th

Famous people died on October 11, 1971:

• Chesty Puller

  American general (b. 1898).

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on October 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1971 was Maggie May by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

1. Rod Stewart - Maggie May
2. Carpenters - Superstar
3. The Osmonds - Yo-Yo
4. Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
5. Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1971 was Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

1. Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
2. Middle Of The Road - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
3. The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
4. Redbone - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
5. Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 1971 was Thin Line Between Love & Hate by The Persuaders, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

1. The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
2. James Brown - Make It Funky
3. Denise LaSalle - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
4. Stevie Wonder - If You Really Love Me
5. Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 11, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 03:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on October 11, 1971

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Someone born on October 11, 1971 is:

53 years 6 months old,

or 642 months and 12 days old,

or 2793 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19553 days old,

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

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 11th 2025.

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

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

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