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October 12, 1971 was the 285th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 12, 1971 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 12, 1971, who was born and died on October 12, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Maggie May by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Norman Jewison), TV series (e.g. The Persuaders!) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 12th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 12, 1971?
- October 12, 1971: What happened on that day?
- October 12, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 12, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 12, 1971?
- October 12, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 12, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- October 12, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 12, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- October 12, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 12, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 12, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 12, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 12, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on October 12, 1971?
What day of the week was October 12, 1971?
October 12, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 285th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 12, 1971 can also be written as 10/12/1971 in the US and as 12/10/1971 in UK and Europe.
October 12, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 12, 1971:
- Jesus christ superstar opens at mark hellinger nyc for 711 performances
- The 2,500 year celebration of the persian empire begins.
October 12, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
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 12, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 12th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 12, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 12, 1971 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 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 12, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:24 am and setting at 03:46 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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Who was born on October 12, 1971?
Famous people born on October 12, 1971:
- Charlie Ward
Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback who also played in the NBA for the New York Knicks.
- Jessice Herrin
Founder and CEO of Stella & Dot.
- Rahim Khan
The eldest son and first wife of prince karim aga khan, the swiss-born offspring of a distinguished family, is the youngest child of...
- Tony Fiore
American baseball player.
- Bronzell Miller
American football player and actor (d. 2013).
- Steve Johnston
Australian motorcycle racer.
- Petra Haden
Musician.
- Ahn Jae Wook
South korean composer and actor.
- Pavol Rybar
Hockey goaltender (team slovakia 1998).
- Atina Ford
- Stian Johannsen
- Oleg Novickij
- Didier Chambaron
- Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah
- Gunar Kirchbach
- Ionel Gane
- Luigi Bonaventura
Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:
![Hugh Jackman]()
Hugh JackmanAustralian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.
![Josh Hutcherson]()
Josh HutchersonJosh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.
![Young Jeezy]()
Young JeezyYoung jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...
![Brigitte Lahaie]()
Brigitte LahaieFrench radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.
![Akshara Haasan]()
Akshara HaasanIndian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.
![Luciano Pavarotti]()
Luciano PavarottiHe is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.
![Doona Bae]()
Doona BaeDoona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.
![Tyler Blackburn]()
Tyler BlackburnTyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.
![Kirk Cameron]()
Kirk CameronAmerican actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.
![Susan Anton]()
Susan AntonAmerican actress, singer and dancer.
October 12, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 6 months old,
or 630 months and 7 days old,
or 2740 weeks and 3 days old,
or 19183 days old,
if you were born on October 12, 1971.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1971?
There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 12, 1971.
October 12, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 12, 1971:
- Dean Acheson
Dean Acheson was an American statesman who served as the United States Secretary of State from 1949 to 1953.
- Gene Vincent
American musician (b. 1935).
- Paul Vasseur
- Gene Vincent (Vincent Eugene Craddock
What famous deaths happened on October 12th?
Famous deaths on October 12th:
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Sonja Henie]()
Sonja HenieThe norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.
![Joan Leslie]()
Joan LeslieAmerican actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).
![Sheila Florance]()
Sheila FloranceAustralian actress in television and film (born 1916).
![Leon Ames]()
Leon AmesActor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.
![Conchata Ferrell]()
Conchata FerrellAmerican actress (d. 2020).
![Nat Pendleton]()
Nat PendletonOlympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.
![Doris Davenport]()
Doris DavenportActress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.
![Aline MacMahon]()
Aline MacMahonUs actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.
![Johnny Olson]()
Johnny OlsonAmerican game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th
October 12, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 12, 1971:
- El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
- French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
- Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
- Malawi - Mother's Day
- Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
- Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
- St. Fiace
- Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
October 12, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 12, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 12, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1971 was Maggie May by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 12, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May
- Carpenters - Superstar
- The Osmonds - Yo-Yo
- Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
- Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl
October 12, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1971 was Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 12, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 12, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
- Middle Of The Road - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
- The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
- Redbone - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
- Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
October 12, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1971 was Thin Line Between Love & Hate by The Persuaders, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 12, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 12, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
- James Brown - Make It Funky
- Denise LaSalle - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
- Stevie Wonder - If You Really Love Me
- Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
October 12, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 12, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Fiddler on the Roof
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon
Country: United States of America
Trinity Is STILL My Name!
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Enzo Barboni
Starring: Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Yanti Somer, Enzo Tarascio
Country: United States of America
Play Misty for Me
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Jessica Walter, Donna Mills, John Larch
Country: United States of America
Women in Cages
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Gerardo de Leon
Starring: Judith Brown, Roberta Collins, Jennifer Gan, Pam Grier
Country: United States of America
The Organization
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Don Medford
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Barbara McNair, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Sheree North
October 12, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 12, 1971 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Persuaders!
Release year: 1971
Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Jason King
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
The Passenger
Release year: 1971
October 12, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 12, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Shadow Of The Lynx
By: Victoria Holt
Nora Tamsin was fascinated at Charles Herrick's ruthlessness, but she realized that he deserved the name "The Lynx". His love for her was both overwhelming and terrifying.
The Female Eunuch
By: Germaine Greer
The 1970 publication of Germaine Greer’s The Female Eunuch was a major event that raised eyebrows and ire, while also creating a shock wave in recognition among women all over the globe.
The Gift Horse
By: Hildegard Knef
Rates fine/near mint jacket because it is price-clipped, otherwise best copy, first edition, first printing jacket in mylar
The Bell Jar
By: Sylvia Plath
The Bell Jar is about Esther Greenwood's crack-up. She was brilliant, beautiful, incredibly talented, and slowly falling apart -- perhaps for the last time.
The Day Of The Jackal
By: Frederick Forsyth
THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The
October 12, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 12, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Trek
Galaxy Game
Computer Space
The Oregon Trail
Who was the US President on October 12, 1971?
On October 12, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1971?
On October 12, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 12, 1971?
On October 12, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 12th?
October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on October 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
- 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.
What happened in 1971?
1971 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ari closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 19 performances
- UCLA starts 88 basketball game win streak
- Swiss men accept female suffrage
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What was the calendar for October 1971?
October 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
