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August 16, 1971 was the 228th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 16, 1971 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 16, 1971, who was born and died on August 16, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. A Gunfight, directed by Lamont Johnson), TV series (e.g. Hei-Wi-Tip-Top) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1971?
- August 16, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1971?
- August 16, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 16, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 16, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1971?
What day of the week was August 16, 1971?
August 16, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 228th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1971 can also be written as 8/16/1971 in the US and as 16/8/1971 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 16, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 16, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1971 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:24 am and setting at 06:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1971.
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Who was born on August 16, 1971?
Famous people born on August 16, 1971:
- Cashmir Sweat
Grammy-winning R&B singer known for hits like 'Twisted' and 'Nobody'.
- Cameron Hanes
Cameron Hanes is an American archer and ultramarathon runner known for his impressive athletic achievements.
- Liberty Ellman
Jazz guitarist known for his innovative style.
- Stefan Klos
German footballer.
- Adnan Sami
Musician.
- Troy Alexander
Cfl defensive tackle (saskatchewan roughriders).
- Rulon Gardner
American mixed martial artist and wrestler.
- Willie Jackson
Nfl wide receiver (jacksonville jaguars).
- Nigel Williams
Cfl receiver (montreal alouettes).
- Rafael Quesada
- Tarek Thabet
- Knut Tørum
- Adrian Williams
- Jason Withe
- Matthew Bingley
- Matthias Rusterholz
- Patrick Bühlmann
- Andrea Di Cintio
- Leonel Herrera Silva
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
![James Cameron]()
James CameronJames cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
![Kathie Lee Gifford]()
Kathie Lee GiffordKathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
![Angela Bassett]()
Angela BassettAngela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
![Steve Carell]()
Steve CarellCarell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
![Pierre Richard]()
Pierre RichardFrench film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
![Rumer Willis]()
Rumer WillisAmerican actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
![Vanessa Carlton]()
Vanessa CarltonVanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
![Cam Gigandet]()
Cam GigandetCam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
![Clovis Cornillac]()
Clovis CornillacFrench actor in television, film and theater.
![Julie Newmar]()
Julie NewmarAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
August 16, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 8 months old,
or 632 months and 3 days old,
or 2748 weeks and 4 days old,
or 19240 days old,
if you were born on August 16, 1971.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1971?
There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 16, 1971.
August 16, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1971:
- Spyros Skouras
American film executive from greece, born in 1893.
- Elsie Baker
Actress (ghosts from hanley house), died at 78.
- Ferruccio Bruni
- Wilhelm List
- Pio Lava Boccardo
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![Margaret Mitchell]()
Margaret MitchellAmerican author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![Amanda Blake]()
Amanda BlakeAmerican actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
![Phil Leeds]()
Phil LeedsAmerican actor (d. 1998).
![William Windom]()
William WindomAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Anna Kashfi]()
Anna KashfiActress from india-america (d. 2015).
![Louis Jouvet]()
Louis JouvetFrench theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
![John Hurley]()
John HurleyAt 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th
August 16, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1971:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 16, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1971 was How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 16, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
- Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
- John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
- Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
- James Taylor - You've Got A Friend
August 16, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 16, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
- The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
- T Rex - Get It On
- Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
- Family - In My Own Time
August 16, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1971 was Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 16, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 16, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
- The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
- Jackson 5 - Maybe Tomorrow
- The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
- James Brown - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
August 16, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
A Gunfight
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Lamont Johnson
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Johnny Cash, Jane Alexander, Karen Black
Black Killer
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Carlo Croccolo
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Malfatti, Antonio Cantafora, Dante Maggio, Enzo Pulcrano, Fred Robsham, Mary Mulligan
Country: Italy
The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Emilio Miraglia
Starring: Anthony Steffen, Marina Malfatti, Enzo Tarascio, Giacomo Rossi Stuart
Cry Uncle
Release year: 1971
Directed by: John G. Avildsen
Starring: Jackson Beck, Pamela Gruen, Allen Garfield, Devin Goldenberg
Die Screaming Marianne
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Pete Walker
Starring: Susan George, Barry Evans, Christopher Sandford, Judy Huxtable
August 16, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 1971 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Hei-Wi-Tip-Top
Release year: 1971
Starring: Willy Millowitsch, Heidi Kabel, Michaela May, Inge Schmidt
Spyforce
Release year: 1971
Trial
Release year: 1971
August 16, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee
By: Dee Brown
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.
The Shadow Of The Lynx
By: Victoria Holt
Nora Tamsin was fascinated at Charles Herrick's ruthlessness, but she realized that he deserved the name "The Lynx". His love for her was both overwhelming and terrifying.
The Exorcist
By: William Peter Blatty
The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …
The Gift Horse
By: Hildegard Knef
Rates fine/near mint jacket because it is price-clipped, otherwise best copy, first edition, first printing jacket in mylar
America, Inc
By: Morton Mintz and Jerry S. Cohen
This well-documented expose' exposes the incorpored rulers of the United States, and indeed of much of the globe. They are private governments that function as well as legitimate public authorities, it is revealed.
August 16, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 16, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Trek
Galaxy Game
Computer Space
The Oregon Trail
Who was the US President on August 16, 1971?
On August 16, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1971?
On August 16, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1971?
On August 16, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
What happened in 1971?
1971 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ari closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 19 performances
- UCLA starts 88 basketball game win streak
- Swiss men accept female suffrage
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What was the calendar for August 1971?
August 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
