What happened on Monday June 14, 1971?

Here's what happened on June 14, 1971:

• Pentagon Papers Published The New York Times began publishing the Pentagon Papers, classified documents revealing U.S. military strategy in Vietnam, which would significantly impact public perception of the war and press freedom.
• U.S. Ends Trade Embargo with China The United States terminated its trade embargo with the People's Republic of China, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough. President Nixon authorized exports of non-strategic items and lifted import controls, signaling the beginning of normalized relations.
• Nixon Declares War on Drugs U.S. President Richard Nixon officially launched the 'War on Drugs', a comprehensive federal strategy to combat illegal drug use through increased law enforcement, mandatory sentencing, and drug prevention programs.
• Okinawa Reversion Agreement Signed Representatives from Japan and the United States signed the Okinawa Reversion Agreement, formally agreeing to return control of Okinawa to Japan, ending 27 years of U.S. military administration following World War II.
• Los Halcones Massacre in Mexico A tragic event occurred where approximately 120 protesting students were killed by 'Los Halcones', a paramilitary group trained by the Mexican government, highlighting the violent suppression of student movements.
• Norway Begins North Sea Oil Production Norway initiated its first offshore oil production in the North Sea, marking a significant milestone in the country's economic development and establishing itself as a future major petroleum exporter.
• Alcatraz Occupation Ends The 19-month Native American occupation of Alcatraz Island concluded, with the last 15 occupiers being evacuated. This protest highlighted Indigenous rights and drew national attention to Native American issues.
• US-Soviet Lunar Soil Exchange In a landmark moment of scientific cooperation during the Cold War, the United States and Soviet Union exchanged lunar soil samples in Moscow, symbolizing potential collaboration in space exploration.
• Amtrak's First Fatal Train Accident Amtrak experienced its first fatal accident when the City of New Orleans train derailed near Tonti, Illinois, resulting in 11 fatalities and 163 injuries, raising concerns about railway safety.
• TWA Flight 358 Hijacking Incident A dramatic hijacking of TWA Flight 358 at O'Hare International Airport occurred, where hijacker Gregory White killed a passenger before being apprehended by an armed deputy, underscoring the security challenges of air travel.
• Birth of Pritam Chakraborty Pritam Chakraborty, a renowned Indian music director and composer, was born in Kolkata, who would later become a prominent figure in Bollywood music.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Jun. 14, 1971

Newspapers from Jun. 14, 1971

June 14, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 165th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 14, 1971 can also be written as 6/14/1971 in the US and as 14/6/1971 in UK and Europe.

June 14, 1971 in June 1971 calendar

Famous people born on June 14, 1971:

• Bruce Bowen

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• Ramon Vega

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• Hakan Mild

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on June 14th

Famous people died on June 14, 1971:

• Carlos P. Garcia

  8th president of the republic of the philippines (b. 1896).

• Ernesto Enrico di Sassonia

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on June 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 14, 1971 was It's Too Late by Carole King, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Carole King - It's Too Late
2. Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays
3. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
4. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
5. Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 14, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
3. Tony Christie - I Did What I Did For Maria
4. Blue Mink - Banner Man
5. R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 14, 1971 was BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
2. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
3. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
4. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
5. Isaac Hayes - Never Can Say Goodbye

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 14th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 14, 1971 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 14, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 12:06 am and setting at 12:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1971.

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Someone born on June 14, 1971 is:

53 years 11 months old,

or 647 months

or 2813 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19693 days old,

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

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

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