What happened on Tuesday December 14, 1971?

Here's what happened on December 14, 1971:

• Martyred Intellectuals Day in Bangladesh During the Bangladesh Liberation War, the Pakistan Army and their local allies executed over 200 East Pakistani intellectuals, a tragic event that is now commemorated annually in Bangladesh as Martyred Intellectuals Day. This systematic killing targeted academics, professionals, and cultural leaders in an attempt to weaken the intellectual backbone of the emerging nation.
• Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its ongoing nuclear weapons development and testing program during the Cold War era.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Dec. 14, 1971

Newspapers from Dec. 14, 1971

December 14, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 348th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1971 can also be written as 12/14/1971 in the US and as 14/12/1971 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1971 in December 1971 calendar

Famous people born on December 14, 1971:

• Michaela Watkins

  Talented comedian and actress, best known for her work on Saturday Night Live and various comedic television roles.

• Tia Texada

  American actress and singer known for her roles in television and film, with a career spanning multiple entertainment genres.

• Natascha McElhone

  Accomplished English actress known for her roles in film and television, including notable performances in 'Solaris' and 'The Truman Show'.

• Tanja Wedhorn

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on December 14th

Famous people died on December 14, 1971:

• Dick Tiger

  Legendary Nigerian boxer who was a two-time world champion in middleweight and light heavyweight divisions, known for his exceptional boxing...

• Mufazzal Haider Chaudhury

  Bangladeshi linguist and scholar (b. 1926).

• Munier Choudhury

  Bangladeshi author, playwright, and critic (b. 1925).

• Shahidullah Kaiser

  Bangladeshi journalist and author (b. 1927).

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on December 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
2. Melanie - Brand New Key
3. The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
4. Three Dog Night - An Old Fashioned Love Song
5. Michael Jackson - Got To Be There

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1971 was Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) by Benny Hill, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
2. T Rex - Jeepster
3. Slade - Coz I Luv You
4. John Kongos - Tokoloshe Man
5. Isaac Hayes - Theme From 'shaft'

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
2. The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself
3. Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady
4. Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
5. Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 1971 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 14, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:18 am and setting at 02:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on December 14, 1971

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Someone born on December 14, 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 December 14, 1971?

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 14th 2025.

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

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

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