What happened on Tuesday October 12, 1971?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1971:

• John Lennon Releases 'Imagine' Apple Records releases John Lennon's iconic second solo studio album 'Imagine' in the UK. The album becomes a massive international success, topping charts in multiple countries and becoming a significant cultural touchstone.
• The French Connection Premieres The groundbreaking crime thriller 'The French Connection', directed by William Friedkin and starring Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, makes its U.S. premiere. The film would go on to win multiple Academy Awards and become a classic of the genre.
• Dean Acheson Passes Away Dean Acheson, a prominent U.S. Secretary of State during the early Cold War period under President Harry Truman, dies. He was instrumental in shaping American foreign policy and was a key architect of the Marshall Plan.
• Jesus Christ Superstar Opens on Broadway The rock opera 'Jesus Christ Superstar' begins its Broadway run at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, where it will play for 711 performances, becoming a landmark production in musical theatre history.
• Persian Empire Celebration Begins The 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire commences, marking a significant cultural and historical commemoration of Iran's imperial legacy and rich historical heritage.
• Gene Vincent Dies Gene Vincent, a pioneering American rock 'n' roll musician known for his influential contributions to early rock music, passes away. Vincent was a key figure in the development of rock and rockabilly styles during the 1950s.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Site The United States conducts a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.

Events in 1971

October 12, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 12, 1971

Newspapers from Oct. 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 in October 1971 calendar

Famous people died on October 12, 1971:

• Gene Vincent

  American musician (b. 1935).

• Dean Acheson

  American lawyer and politician, 51st united states secretary of state (b. 1893).

• Paul Vasseur

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on October 12th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 12th is Libra.

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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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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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Your place in the Universe on October 12, 1971

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Someone born on October 12, 1971 is:

53 years 7 months old,

or 643 months and 2 days old,

or 2796 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19573 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1971?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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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.

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