What happened on Friday April 16, 1971?

About April 16th, 1971, in brief:

  • Historical events: Computer scientist Abhay Bhushan authored RFC 354, establishing the first File Transfer Protocol (FTP) specification for ARPANET. This foundational technical document was crucial in developing internet communication standards, laying groundwork for modern digital file sharing and data transfer technologies.
  • Day of the week: April 16th, 1971 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Joy To The World by Three Dog Night
  • #1 UK song: Hot Love by T Rex
  • Popular movie: Summer of '42 directed by Robert Mulligan

More about April 16th, 1971? See below for more news and curiosities on April 16th, 1971.

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April 16, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1971:

  • First File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Specification for ARPANET Computer scientist Abhay Bhushan authored RFC 354, establishing the first File Transfer Protocol (FTP) specification for ARPANET. This foundational technical document was crucial in developing internet communication standards, laying groundwork for modern digital file sharing and data transfer technologies.
  • Rolling Stones Release 'Sticky Fingers' Album The Rolling Stones released their groundbreaking album 'Sticky Fingers' on April 16, 1971. This iconic record featured legendary tracks like 'Brown Sugar' and 'Wild Horses', which would become enduring classics in rock music history. The album, with its provocative Andy Warhol-designed cover, represented a pivotal moment in the band's musical evolution.
  • Death of Mihály Váci, Hungarian Poet and Politician Mihály Váci, a prominent Hungarian poet and political figure, passed away at the age of 46. Known for his significant contributions to Hungarian literature and political discourse, his death marked a notable loss for the cultural landscape of Hungary.

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April 16, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 16, 1971?


April 16, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 106th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1971 can also be written as 4/16/1971 in the US and as 16/4/1971 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1971 in April 1971 calendar

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Who was born on April 16, 1971?


Famous people born on April 16, 1971:

  • Max Beesley
    Max Beesley

    English actor and musician known for his versatile performances in television and film.

  • Selena (singer)

    Selena was a Mexican-American singer known as the 'Queen of Tejano Music' and for her groundbreaking contributions to Latin music and pop...

  • Selena Quintanilla

    Renowned Mexican-American singer tragically murdered at the height of her career, remembered as the 'Queen of Tejano Music' who broke...

  • Peter Billingsley

    American actor best known for his childhood role in 'A Christmas Story' and later work as a producer and director.

  • Natasha Zvereva

    Accomplished Belarusian tennis player who competed at the highest levels of professional tennis.

  • Moses Chan

    Hong Kong singer and actor active in the entertainment industry.

  • Belinda Stewart-Wilson

    English actress known for her work in television and film.

  • Seigo Yamamoto

    Japanese race car driver.

  • Selena

    American singer-songwriter, actress, and fashion designer (d. 1995).

  • Cameron Blades

    Australian rugby player.

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April 16, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 12th and April 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 16, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

  1. - Joy To The World youtube
  2. - What's Going On youtube
  3. - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) youtube
  4. - She's A Lady youtube
  5. - Another Day youtube

April 16, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1971 was Hot Love by T Rex, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

  1. - Hot Love youtube
  2. - Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues) youtube
  3. - Double Barrel youtube
  4. - Rose Garden youtube
  5. - Jack In The Box youtube

April 16, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1971 was What's Going On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

  1. - What's Going On youtube
  2. - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) youtube
  3. - Soul Power (Pt. 1)
  4. - Never Can Say Goodbye youtube
  5. - We Can Work It Out
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April 16, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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April 16, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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April 16, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1971 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 16, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:54 pm and setting at 09:46 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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How old is someone born on April 16, 1971?


Someone born on April 16, 1971 is:

54 years and 28 days old,

or 648 months and 28 days old,

or 2821 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19752 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1971?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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