What happened on Friday July 16, 1971?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1971:

• Franco Designates Prince Juan Carlos as Successor Spanish dictator Francisco Franco officially appointed Prince Juan Carlos as his designated successor, marking a critical moment in Spanish political transition. This strategic move was intended to ensure the continuation of Franco's political legacy after his eventual departure from power. Prince Juan Carlos would later play a pivotal role in Spain's transformation to democracy following Franco's death.
• SDLP Withdraws from Stormont The Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) dramatically withdrew from the Stormont Parliament in Northern Ireland, protesting the lack of official inquiry into the fatal shootings of Seamus Cusack and Desmond Beattie. This action highlighted the escalating tensions and political instability during the Northern Ireland conflict, known as 'The Troubles'.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1971

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1971

July 16, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 197th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1971 can also be written as 7/16/1971 in the US and as 16/7/1971 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1971 in July 1971 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1971:

• Corey Feldman

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• Tanja Lanäus
• Carlos Núñez
• Edward Kowalczyk

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1971 was It's Too Late by Carole King, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Carole King - It's Too Late
2. The Raiders - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
3. James Taylor - You've Got A Friend
4. Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds - Don't Pull Your Love
5. Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Treat Her Like A Lady

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1971 was Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Middle Of The Road, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
2. The Sweet - Co-Co
3. Hurricane Smith - Don't Let It Die
4. T Rex - Get It On
5. Blue Mink - Banner Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1971 was Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Don't Want To Do Wrong
3. Freda Payne - Bring The Boys Home
4. The Isley Brothers - Love The One You're With
5. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1971 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 12:22 am and setting at 04:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 1971.

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Someone born on July 16, 1971 is:

53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 8 days old,

or 2810 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19671 days old,

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

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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