What happened on Saturday August 14, 1971?

Here's what happened on August 14, 1971:

• British Internment in Northern Ireland British military authorities initiated a controversial internment policy in Northern Ireland, arresting and detaining suspected Irish Republican Army (IRA) members without trial, escalating tensions during the Troubles.
• Bahrain's Independence from United Kingdom Bahrain officially declared its independence from the United Kingdom after 110 years of British colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in its national sovereignty.
• French Nuclear Test at Mururoa Atoll France conducted a significant 1-megaton nuclear weapons test over Mururoa Atoll in the South Pacific, demonstrating its nuclear capabilities during the Cold War era.
• Bob Gibson's No-Hitter Against Pirates Saint Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson achieved a remarkable no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning 11-0 and showcasing his exceptional pitching skills.

Events in 1971

August 14, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 14, 1971

Newspapers from Aug. 14, 1971

August 14, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 226th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1971 can also be written as 8/14/1971 in the US and as 14/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1971 in August 1971 calendar

Famous people born on August 14, 1971:

• Raoul Bova

  Prominent Italian actor and model known for his charismatic roles in cinema and television, including popular romantic comedies and dramatic...

• Andrea Peron

  Italian professional cyclist who won an Olympic silver medal with the Italian team in Barcelona 1992, representing Italy in international...

• Adam Timmerman

  Professional American football player who played as a guard for the Green Bay Packers, winning the Super Bowl in 1996 and contributing to...

• Mark Loretta

  Professional baseball infielder who played for the Milwaukee Brewers, known for his consistent performance in Major League Baseball.

• François Durpaire

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on August 14th

Famous people died on August 14, 1971:

• Pinchi
• Erminio Spalla

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on August 14th

August 14, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1971 was How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
2. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
3. John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
4. Tommy James - Draggin' The Line
5. James Taylor - You've Got A Friend

August 14, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
2. The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
3. T Rex - Get It On
4. Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
5. Family - In My Own Time

August 14, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 1971 was Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
2. James Brown - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
3. Jackson 5 - Maybe Tomorrow
4. The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
5. The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

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August 14, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 1971 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 August 14, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 11:38 pm and setting at 04:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1971.

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Someone born on August 14, 1971 is:

53 years 9 months old,

or 645 months

or 2804 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19632 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1971?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 14, 1971.

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