What happened on Thursday April 15, 1971?

Here's what happened on April 15, 1971:

• 43rd Academy Awards Ceremony The 43rd Academy Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in film, with notable wins for George C. Scott (Best Actor for 'Patton') and Glenda Jackson (Best Actress). George C. Scott famously declined his award, becoming the first actor to refuse an Oscar.
• Assassination of Yugoslav Ambassador Vladimir Rolović, Yugoslavia's Ambassador to Sweden, died after being shot by Croatian terrorists. The incident highlighted the ongoing political tensions and ethnic conflicts in Yugoslavia during this period.
• Opening of '70, Girls, 70' Musical The musical '70, Girls, 70' by John Kander and Fred Ebb premiered at the Broadhurst Theater in New York City, running for 35 performances. The show featured notable performers Hans Conried and Mildred Natwick.
• Dan Reeves NFL Team Owner Dan Reeves, born in 1912, was the owner of the Cleveland/Los Angeles Rams, a significant figure in professional football ownership during this era.
• Derek Brown NFL Player Derek Brown, a professional football player, was noted as a running back for the New Orleans Saints during this period.

Events in 1971

April 15, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 15, 1971

Newspapers from Apr. 15, 1971

April 15, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 105th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1971 can also be written as 4/15/1971 in the US and as 15/4/1971 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1971 in April 1971 calendar

Famous people born on April 15, 1971:

• Josia Thugwane

  South African long-distance runner who made history by becoming the first black South African to win an Olympic gold medal in the marathon...

• Britt Daniel

  Acclaimed indie rock musician and lead singer/guitarist of the influential band Spoon, known for their distinctive alternative rock sound.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on April 15th

Famous people died on April 15, 1971:

• Gurgen Boryan

  Armenian playwright and poet (born 1915).

• Friedebert Tuglas

  Estonian critic and author (d. 1971).

• Maggiorino Gramaglia
• Miguel Matamoros
• William Heneage Ogilvie
• Aleksej Česlavovič Brodovič

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on April 15th

April 15, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

1. Three Dog Night - Joy To The World
2. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
3. The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
4. Tom Jones - She's A Lady
5. Paul McCartney - Another Day

April 15, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 1971 was Hot Love by T Rex, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

1. T Rex - Hot Love
2. Ray Stevens - Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)
3. Dave & Ansil Collins - Double Barrel
4. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
5. Clodagh Rodgers - Jack In The Box

April 15, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 1971 was What's Going On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

1. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
2. The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
3. James Brown - Soul Power (Pt. 1)
4. Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
5. Stevie Wonder - We Can Work It Out

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.

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April 15, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 15, 1971 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 April 15, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 10:56 pm and setting at 08:40 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 15, 1971

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Someone born on April 15, 1971 is:

54 years 2 months old,

or 650 months and 12 days old,

or 2828 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19797 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1971?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 15, 1971.

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