What happened on Thursday December 16, 1971?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1971:

• Bangladesh Liberation War and Indo-Pakistani War Conclusion The surrender of the Pakistan army in East Pakistan brings a decisive end to both the Bangladesh Liberation War and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, fundamentally reshaping the geopolitical landscape of South Asia.
• US Dollar Devaluation The U.S. dollar experiences its second historical devaluation, signaling important shifts in global monetary policy and international economic dynamics.
• Miraculous Plane Crash Survival Juliane Koepcke achieves an extraordinary survival after falling 10,000 feet when LANSA Flight 508 disintegrates, becoming a remarkable testament to human resilience.
• Bahrain's Independence Recognition The United Kingdom officially recognizes Bahrain's independence, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition to sovereignty. This event is commemorated annually as Bahrain's National Day.
• Krasnoyarsk Hydroelectric Plant Inauguration The world's largest hydroelectric plant in Krasnoyarsk, Soviet Union, begins operations, representing a significant achievement in energy infrastructure and technological development.
• Tragic Seoul Hotel Fire A devastating fire at a 22-story hotel in Seoul, South Korea, results in the tragic loss of 158 lives, highlighting critical urban safety concerns.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1971

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1971

December 16, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 350th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1971 can also be written as 12/16/1971 in the US and as 16/12/1971 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1971 in December 1971 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1971:

• Stéphane Plantin

  French handball player who was a world champion in 2001, playing as a right-winger for the national team.

• Paul van Dyk

  Renowned German electronic music producer and DJ, a pioneer in the trance and progressive house genres.

• Michael McCary

  American singer-songwriter, known for being a member of the famous R&B group Boyz II Men.

• Shigeki Hosokawa

  Japanese actor and model in the entertainment industry.

• 2014 Peshawar school attack

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on December 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
2. Melanie - Brand New Key
3. The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
4. Three Dog Night - An Old Fashioned Love Song
5. Michael Jackson - Got To Be There

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1971 was Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) by Benny Hill, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
2. T Rex - Jeepster
3. Slade - Coz I Luv You
4. John Kongos - Tokoloshe Man
5. Isaac Hayes - Theme From 'shaft'

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
2. The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself
3. Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady
4. Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
5. Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1971 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 16, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:22 am and setting at 04:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1971

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Someone born on December 16, 1971 is:

53 years 4 months old,

or 640 months and 28 days old,

or 2786 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19508 days old,

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

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 16, 1971.

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