What happened on Friday May 14, 1971?

Here's what happened on May 14, 1971:

• Nixon Ends China Trade Blockade President Richard Nixon officially ended the long-standing trade blockade against the People's Republic of China, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough in Sino-American relations. This action was a crucial step in the normalization of relations between the two countries and paved the way for future diplomatic and economic engagement.
• Sofia Coppola Birth Sofia Coppola, a renowned American actress, filmmaker, and screenwriter, was born on this date. She would later become an acclaimed director known for films like 'Lost in Translation' and 'The Virgin Suicides', establishing herself as a significant figure in independent cinema.
• Fort Point National Historic Site Designation Fort Point, a historic Civil War-era brick fortification located beneath the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, was officially declared a national historic site. This landmark, strategically positioned to defend San Francisco Bay, represents an important piece of California's military architectural heritage.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from May. 14, 1971

Newspapers from May. 14, 1971

May 14, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 134th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1971 can also be written as 5/14/1971 in the US and as 14/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

May 14, 1971 in May 1971 calendar

Famous people born on May 14, 1971:

• Sofia Coppola

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Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on May 14th

Famous people died on May 14, 1971:

• Jakob Swatosch

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on May 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Three Dog Night - Joy To The World
2. Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
3. Ocean - Put Your Hand In The Hand
4. Bread - If
5. Lobo - Me And You And A Dog Named Boo

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar / Bitch / Let It Rock
3. Dave & Ansil Collins - Double Barrel
4. R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me
5. Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1971 was Never Can Say Goodbye by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
2. Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
3. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
4. The Chi-lites - (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
5. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 14, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 11:41 pm and setting at 09:49 am.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on May 14, 1971

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Someone born on May 14, 1971 is:

53 years 11 months old,

or 647 months and 9 days old,

or 2814 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19703 days old,

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

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

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