What happened on Monday September 13, 1971?

Here's what happened on September 13, 1971:

• Attica Prison Uprising On September 13, 1971, state police and National Guardsmen launched a violent assault on New York's Attica Correctional Facility to end a four-day prisoner rebellion. The confrontation resulted in the tragic deaths of 42 people, including inmates and hostages, marking one of the most significant prison uprisings in U.S. history.
• Lin Biao's Failed Coup and Fatal Crash In a dramatic political event, Marshal Lin Biao, Chairman Mao Zedong's second-in-command and designated successor, attempted to flee China after an alleged failed coup. His plane crashed in Mongolia, killing all passengers and marking a significant moment in Chinese political history.
• Frank Robinson's 500th Home Run Baseball legend Frank Robinson hit his 500th home run, becoming only the sixth player in Major League history to achieve this milestone at the time.
• World Hockey Association Formation The World Hockey Association (WHA) was established, creating a significant competitor to the National Hockey League and dramatically changing professional hockey's landscape.
• WIIQ TV Channel Launch WIIQ TV channel 41, a PBS affiliate, began broadcasting in Demopolis, Alabama, expanding local public television access.

Events in 1971

September 13, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 13, 1971

Newspapers from Sep. 13, 1971

September 13, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 256th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 13, 1971 can also be written as 9/13/1971 in the US and as 13/9/1971 in UK and Europe.

September 13, 1971 in September 1971 calendar

Famous people born on September 13, 1971:

• Goran Ivanisevic

  Croatian tennis legend who made history by winning Wimbledon in 2001 as a wildcard entry, fulfilling a lifelong dream and becoming an iconic...

• Stella McCartney

  Renowned English fashion designer known for her sustainable and ethical approach to fashion, leading her own globally recognized brand.

• Ezio Bosso

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on September 13th

Famous people died on September 13, 1971:

• Lin Biao

  Prominent Chinese military leader and politician who served as Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China and was a key figure in the...

• Leda Rafanelli

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on September 13th

September 13, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 13, 1971 was Go Away Little Girl by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

1. Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl
2. Rod Stewart - Maggie May
3. Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
4. Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine
5. Paul & Linda McCartney - Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey

September 13, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 13, 1971 was Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams, according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

1. The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
2. Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
3. Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
4. The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
5. Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe

September 13, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 13, 1971 was Stick-Up by The Honey Cone, according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

1. The Honey Cone - Stick-Up
2. Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown (Part I)
3. Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
4. James Brown - Make It Funky
5. Stevie Wonder - If You Really Love Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 13th is Virgo.

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September 13, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 13, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 13, 1971 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 13, 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 September 13, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 12:20 am and setting at 04:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on September 13, 1971

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Someone born on September 13, 1971 is:

53 years 7 months old,

or 643 months and 10 days old,

or 2797 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19581 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 13, 1971?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 13, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 13, 1971.

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