What happened on Monday February 15, 1971?

Here's what happened on February 15, 1971:

• OPEC Oil Embargo Measures OPEC member states adopt the 'XXII Conference Resolution', establishing an oil embargo against 22 oil companies that fail to accept a 55% tax, with oil shipment cutoff scheduled for February 21.
• United Kingdom Abandons Traditional Currency System After 1,200 years, the United Kingdom officially transitions from the traditional 12-shilling system to a decimal currency system, marking a significant monetary reform.
• Rente O'Connor - American Actress and Director Rente O'Connor is an American actress and director known for her contributions to the entertainment industry.
• Tyrone Legette - NFL Cornerback Tyrone Legette was a professional football player who played as a cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the early 1970s.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Feb. 15, 1971

Newspapers from Feb. 15, 1971

February 15, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 46th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 1971 can also be written as 2/15/1971 in the US and as 15/2/1971 in UK and Europe.

February 15, 1971 in February 1971 calendar

Famous people born on February 15, 1971:

• Alex Borstein

  Emmy Award-winning actress, comedian, and voice artist best known for her roles in 'Family Guy' and 'The Marvelous Mrs.

• Renée O'Connor

  American actress best known for her iconic role as Gabrielle in the popular television series 'Xena: Warrior Princess'.

• Brigitte Guibal

  French slalom kayaker who won a silver medal in K-1 at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, representing France in competitive kayaking.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on February 15th

Famous people died on February 15, 1971:

• Henry Kaltenbrunn
• Georges Lepape

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on February 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 1971 was One Bad Apple by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. The Osmonds - One Bad Apple
2. Dawn - Knock Three Times
3. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
4. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
5. Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 15, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
2. The Mixtures - Pushbike Song
3. The Supremes - Stoned Love
4. Ashton, Gardner & Dyke - Resurrection Shuffle
5. Judy Collins - Amazing Grace

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 15, 1971 was Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Johnnie Taylor - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone
2. Wilson Pickett - Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
3. Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
4. James Brown - Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved (Pt. 1)
5. Jackson 5 - Mama's Pearl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 15, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 09:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on February 15, 1971

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Someone born on February 15, 1971 is:

54 years 2 months old,

or 650 months and 29 days old,

or 2830 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19812 days old,

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

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 15th 2026.

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

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

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