What happened on Tuesday August 17, 1971?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1971:

• First Solo Nonstop Westward Sea Voyage Around the World Scottish yachtsman Chay Blyth achieved a remarkable maritime feat by completing a solo nonstop circumnavigation of the globe sailing westward against prevailing winds and sea currents. Using his 59-foot (18-meter) ketch named British Steel, Blyth demonstrated extraordinary navigational skill and endurance by challenging the traditional sailing routes.
• Magnus Cormack Elected President of Australian Senate Liberal Party Senator Magnus Cormack from Victoria was elected President of the Australian Senate, winning a competitive vote of 31 to 26 against Labor Party Senator Justin O'Byrne, marking a significant moment in Australian parliamentary leadership.
• Extensive Total Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Multiple Continents A remarkable total lunar eclipse occurred, lasting 1 hour and 40 minutes, with visibility spanning multiple continents including Africa, Asia, South America, and Australia. This astronomical event provided scientists and sky watchers with a rare and extensive viewing opportunity.
• Jorge Posada Birth Jorge Posada, a notable Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player, was born. Posada would later become a prominent catcher for the New York Yankees and a key member of their championship teams.

Events in 1971

August 17, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1971

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1971

August 17, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1971 can also be written as 8/17/1971 in the US and as 17/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1971 in August 1971 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1971:

• Jorge Posada

  Legendary New York Yankees catcher who was a key member of their dynasty from 1995-2010.

• Ed Motta

  Renowned Brazilian musician known for his sophisticated blend of jazz, soul, and MPB (Brazilian Popular Music).

• Uhm Jung-hwa

  Iconic South Korean entertainer known for her influential work in music, film, and television.

• Thierry Solère
• Filippo Simeoni

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1971:

• Maedayama Eigorō

  The 39th Yokozuna in sumo wrestling, a highly respected rank in traditional Japanese sport, who was active in the mid-20th century.

• Wilhelm List

  German nazi field marshal.

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1971 was How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
2. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
3. John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
4. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
5. James Taylor - You've Got A Friend

August 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
2. The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
3. T Rex - Get It On
4. Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
5. Family - In My Own Time

August 17, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1971 was Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
2. The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
3. Jackson 5 - Maybe Tomorrow
4. The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
5. James Brown - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1971 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:27 am and setting at 06:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1971

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Someone born on August 17, 1971 is:

53 years 8 months old,

or 644 months and 27 days old,

or 2804 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19629 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1971?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1971.

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