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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 16, 1971?
- December 16, 1971: What happened on that day?
- December 16, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 16, 1971?
- December 16, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 16, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 16, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 16, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 16, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 16, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 16, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on December 16, 1971?
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.
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.
December 16, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
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?
Moon phase
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 is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.
- Krysten Ritter
American actress, musician, and model.
- Maruschka Detmers
Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.
- Liv Ullmann
Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.
- Benjamin Bratt
American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.
- Flo Rida
American rapper.
- Christopher Biggins
English actor and tv presenter.
- 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 is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.
- 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.
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
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, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.
- Thelma Todd
American actress and comedian (b. 1905).
- Nicol Williamson
Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.
- Keely Smith
American singer and actress (b. 1928).
- John Spencer
English rugby player and coach.
- Moses Gunn
American actor.
- 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.
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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
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:
- Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
- Melanie - Brand New Key
- The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
- Three Dog Night - An Old Fashioned Love Song
- 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.
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:
- Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
- T Rex - Jeepster
- Slade - Coz I Luv You
- John Kongos - Tokoloshe Man
- 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 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:
- Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
- The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself
- Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady
- Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
- Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.