What happened on Sunday May 16, 1971?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1971:

• Failed Coup Attempt in Egypt A coup attempt is exposed and successfully foiled in Egypt, highlighting the political instability and power struggles within the country during this period.
• Bulgaria Adopts New Constitution Bulgaria officially adopts a new constitution, marking a significant moment in the country's political development and governance structure.
• Birth of David Boreanaz David Boreanaz, an American actor who would later become famous for roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', 'Angel', and 'Bones', is born.
• Benjamin Britten's Opera Premiere Benjamin Britten's opera 'Owen Wingrave' makes its debut performance at the Aldwych Theatre, contributing to the contemporary classical music landscape.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from May. 16, 1971

Newspapers from May. 16, 1971

May 16, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 136th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1971 can also be written as 5/16/1971 in the US and as 16/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1971 in May 1971 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1971:

• Rachel Goswell

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• Bill Rancic

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Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on May 16th

Famous people died on May 16, 1971:

• Pina Ballario
• Collier Cudmore
• Ettore di Giorgio
• Krikor Bedros XV Aghagianian

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on May 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Three Dog Night - Joy To The World
2. Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
3. Ocean - Put Your Hand In The Hand
4. Bread - If
5. Lobo - Me And You And A Dog Named Boo

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar / Bitch / Let It Rock
3. Dave & Ansil Collins - Double Barrel
4. R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me
5. Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1971 was Never Can Say Goodbye by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
2. Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
3. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
4. The Chi-lites - (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
5. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 1971 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:04 am and setting at 12:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1971

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Someone born on May 16, 1971 is:

53 years 11 months old,

or 647 months and 7 days old,

or 2814 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19701 days old,

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

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.

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

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

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