Thursday December 16, 1971: on this day

December 16, 1971 was the 350th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 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 December 16, 1971, who was born and died on December 16, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone), movies (e.g. A Clockwork Orange, directed by Stanley Kubrick), TV series (e.g. Schulmeister, Espion De L'Empereur) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 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.

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December 16, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 1971:

  • Bangladesh war of independence and indo-pakistani war of 1971: the surrender of the pakistan army brings an end to both conflicts.
  • ''national day'' of the kingdom of bahrain is celebrated. not to be confused with bahrain independence day which took place on august 15, 1971.
  • ''victory day of bangladesh'': the pakistan army in east pakistan (now bangladesh) surrenders to the indian armed forces, ending the bangladesh liberation war.
  • The u.s. dollar is devalued for the second time in history.
  • The world's largest hydroelectric plant in krasnoyarsk, soviet union, begins operations.
  • The clube atletico mineiro wins the brazil football championship.
  • Intelsat iv (f3) is launched it enters commercial service over the atlantic ocean february 18, 1972.
  • Giovanni leone is elected president of the italian republic.
  • Juliane koepcke survives a fall of 10,000 feet following disintegration of lansa flight 508.
  • In the longest game in nfl history, the miami dolphins beat the kansas city chiefs.
  • Fire at a 22-story hotel in seoul, south korea kills 158 people.
  • Bangladesh liberation war and indo-pakistani war of 1971: the surrender of the pakistan army brings an end to both conflicts. this is commemorated annually as victory day in bangladesh and india respectively.
  • The united kingdom recognizes bahrain's independence, which is commemorated annually as bahrain's national day.

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


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

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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?

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

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


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The moon phase on December 16, 1971 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on December 16, 1971?


Famous people born on December 16, 1971:

  • Sayf Abdul-Ahad

    Award-winning journalist known for his work in conflict zones.

  • Stéphane Plantin

    French right winger and handball player, france's world champion in 2001, was a french player.

  • Michael McCary

    American singer-songwriter (boyz ii men).

  • Shigeki Hosokawa

    Japanese actor and model.

  • Paul van Dyk

    German producer and dj.

  • Destry Abbott

    Renowned motocross racer known for his achievements in off-road racing.

  • Seyhan Kurt

    French-turkish poet and sociologist.

  • Michael S McCary [Boss] in Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania, usa; rapper (boyz ii men).

  • Kim Porter

    Family member.

  • Catherine "Cathy" Symon in Washington DC

    Usa; rower (olympics-1996).

  • Kristen Kane in Jacksonville

    Florida, usa; diver (olympics 1996).

  • Jeev Milkha Singh

    Athlete.

  • 2014 Peshawar school attack
  • Scott Booth
  • Ciro De Cesare
  • Nicola Bacciocchi
  • Vito Marchione

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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December 16, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 12 days old,

or 2728 weeks

or 19096 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 16, 1971?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

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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December 16, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 1971:

  • Santiago Salvat Espasa

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Tahsin Yücel

    Renowned Turkish poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Eliazer Ben-Yehuda

    Revived the Hebrew language in the modern era.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 16th

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December 16, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 1971:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 16, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Family Affair
  2. - Brand New Key
  3. - Have You Seen Her
  4. - An Old Fashioned Love Song
  5. - 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.

December 16, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
  2. - Jeepster
  3. - Coz I Luv You
  4. - Tokoloshe Man
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 16, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 16, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Family Affair
  2. - Respect Yourself
  3. - Rock Steady
  4. - Clean Up Woman
  5. - Drowning In The Sea Of Love

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December 16, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke

Country: United States of America

Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Hal Ashby

Starring: Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack

Country: United States of America

Dirty Harry

Dirty Harry

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Andrew Robinson, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni

Country: United States of America

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

Release year: 1971

Directed by: James Goldstone

Starring: Jerry Orbach, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jo Van Fleet, Lionel Stander

Black Killer

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

December 16, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Schulmeister, espion de l'empereur

Schulmeister, espion de l'empereur

Release year: 1971

The Waltons

The Waltons

Release year: 1971

Anneliese Rothenberger gibt sich die Ehre

Anneliese Rothenberger gibt sich die Ehre

Release year: 1971

December 16, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

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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 …

Jennie, Volume Two by Ralph G. Martin

Jennie, Volume Two

By:

Paperback - Nonfiction Volume 2 of the Lady Randolph Churchill's life 1895-1921

Message From Malaga by Helen MacInnes

Message From Malaga

By:

"The delay in Malaga's delivery of the message could have been catastrophic. It was an irreparable loss, an agent had died. "Under

Honor Thy Father by Gay Talese

Honor Thy Father

By:

The classic masterpiece is now updated

Tracy And Hepburn by Garson Kanin

Tracy And Hepburn

By:

The classic Hollywood memoir is back and this time with a new introduction by the author. Spence Tracy and Kate Hepburn were the celebrity couple that everyone knew, but few actually knew.

December 16, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 16, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Trek

Star Trek

Platform: originally SDS Sigma 7, HP 2000, Data General Nova

Genre: Strategy game

Galaxy Game

Galaxy Game

Platform: Arcade (PDP-11)

Genre: Space combat simulation

Computer Space

Computer Space

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space combat simulation

Publisher: Nutting Associates

The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail

Platform: Android; Apple II, iOS, Macintosh; BlackBerry; Commodore 64; DOS; Facebook; Java ME; Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS, Wii; Windows, Mobile, Phone 7

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Brøderbund The Learning Company Gameloft

history

Who was the US President on December 16, 1971?

On December 16, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1971?

On December 16, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1971?

On December 16, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. 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 December 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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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 December 1971?

December 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1971 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 16, 1971