What happened on Thursday October 14, 1971?

About October 14th, 1971, in brief:

  • Historical events: Environmental organization Greenpeace was officially established in Vancouver, Canada, marking the beginning of a globally influential environmental advocacy group.
  • Day of the week: October 14th, 1971 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Maggie May by Rod Stewart
  • #1 UK song: Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart
  • Popular movie: Fiddler on the Roof directed by Norman Jewison

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October 14, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 14, 1971:

  • Greenpeace Foundation in Vancouver Environmental organization Greenpeace was officially established in Vancouver, Canada, marking the beginning of a globally influential environmental advocacy group.
  • Nixon White House Staff Meeting President Richard M. Nixon held a high-level staff meeting in the Old Executive Office Building, attended by key advisors including Ehrlichman, Kissinger, Haldeman, and others during a critical period of his presidency.
  • John Lennon and Yoko Ono Appear on Dick Cavett Show John Lennon and Yoko Ono made a notable television appearance on the popular Dick Cavett Show, likely discussing their music, art, and political activism.
  • Memphis Race Riot Results in Two Fatalities A racial disturbance in Memphis, Tennessee escalated into violence, resulting in two people being killed during ongoing racial tensions in the city.
  • First Eisenhower Silver Proof Dollars Released The United States Mint began mailing the 1971 Eisenhower silver proof dollars to the public, a significant moment for coin collectors and numismatists.

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

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What day of the week was October 14, 1971?


October 14, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 287th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1971 can also be written as 10/14/1971 in the US and as 14/10/1971 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 14, 1971?


Famous people born on October 14, 1971:

  • Sacha Baron Cohen

    Internationally renowned comedian, actor, and satirist known for creating provocative and controversial characters like Borat and Ali G..

  • Alexandra Lamy

    Renowned French actress known for her comedic roles and her previous marriage to actor Jean Dujardin.

  • Frédéric Guesdon

    Professional French road cyclist who spent 16 years with UCI ProTeam FDJ–BigMat, retiring in 2012 after a notable career in competitive...

  • Marc Foucan

    French track and field athlete who competed in the 400m and 4x400 meter relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

  • Billy Bush

    American television and radio personality known for his work in entertainment media and controversial moments.

  • Jyrki Katainen
  • Frank Wycheck
  • Beatrice Lorenzin
  • Licia Verde

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October 14, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 14, 1971:

  • Gioacchino Angelo
  • Samuel Spewack

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Famous people who died on October 14th

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October 14, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 14, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1971 was Maggie May by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

  1. - Maggie May youtube
  2. - Superstar youtube
  3. - Yo-Yo youtube
  4. - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down youtube
  5. - Go Away Little Girl youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1971 was Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

  1. - Maggie May / Reason To Believe youtube
  2. - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum youtube
  3. - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me youtube
  4. - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans youtube
  5. - Did You Ever youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 1971 was Thin Line Between Love & Hate by The Persuaders, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

  1. - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
  2. - Make It Funky
  3. - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
  4. - If You Really Love Me
  5. - Spanish Harlem youtube
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October 14, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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

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

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October 14, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 14, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 02:32 am and setting at 04:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 1971.

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How old is someone born on October 14, 1971?


Someone born on October 14, 1971 is:

53 years 7 months old,

or 643 months

or 2795 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19571 days old,

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

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