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June 17, 1971 was the 168th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is June 17, 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 June 17, 1971, who was born and died on June 17, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 17, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. It's Too Late by Carole King), movies (e.g. McCabe & Mrs. Miller, directed by Robert Altman), TV series (e.g. Quentin Durward) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 17th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 17, 1971?
- June 17, 1971: What happened on that day?
- June 17, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 17, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 17, 1971?
- June 17, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 17, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- June 17, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 17, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- June 17, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 17, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 17, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 17, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 17, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on June 17, 1971?
What day of the week was June 17, 1971?
June 17, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 168th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 17, 1971 can also be written as 6/17/1971 in the US and as 17/6/1971 in UK and Europe.
June 17, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 17, 1971:
- At 11:13 am, disneyland welcomes its 100-millionth guest, valerie suldo of new jersey.
- President richard nixon declares the u.s. war on drugs.
- U.s. president richard nixon in a televised press conference called drug abuse "america's public enemy number one", starting the war on drugs.
June 17, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 17, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 17th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 17, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 17, 1971 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 01:21 am and setting at 04:12 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1971.
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Who was born on June 17, 1971?
Famous people born on June 17, 1971:
- Tory Burch
Tory Burch is an American fashion designer and businesswoman, best known for her Tory Burch fashion label.
- Paulina Rubio
Paulina rubio is a mexican singer and actress known for her contributions to latin music and her role as a judge on the television show la...
- Mildred Fox
Irish politician.
- Tupac Shakur
Musician.
- Tripp Schwenk
United states -- 100m/200m backstroke (1996 olympics-silver medalist).
- Imtiaz Ali
Director.
- Hervé Yamguen
- Holger Geffers
- Enrico Costa
- Eros Buratti
- Fortunato Cerlino
- Robert Hunecke-Rizzo
- Joaquín Parra
- Espen Sandberg
- Ingo Geffers
- Dominic Rowan
Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:
![Newt Gingrich]()
Newt GingrichAmerican politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.
![Stan Laurel]()
Stan LaurelStan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.
![Kendrick Lamar]()
Kendrick LamarKendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.
![K.J. Apa]()
K.J. ApaNew Zealand actor known for his role as Archie Andrews in the teen drama series Riverdale.
![Bresha Webb]()
Bresha WebbBresha Webb is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'Marlon' and 'Run the World'.
![Beth Moore]()
Beth MooreBeth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.
![Barry Manilow]()
Barry ManilowAmerican singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.
![Greg Kinnear]()
Greg KinnearAmerican actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.
![Joe Piscopo]()
Joe PiscopoAmerican actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...
![Peter Lupus]()
Peter LupusAmerican actor and bodybuilder.
June 17, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 10 months old,
or 634 months and 8 days old,
or 2758 weeks
or 19306 days old,
if you were born on June 17, 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 June 17, 1971?
There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 17, 1971.
June 17, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 17, 1971:
- Isador Feinstein
Isador Feinstein, known professionally as Isham Jones, was an American bandleader, composer, and saxophonist who was popular in the 1920s...
- Rolf Gardiner
A British farmer and activist who was a prominent figure in the English folk revival movement.
- Sven Lidin
Swedish chemist who made significant contributions to crystallography.
- Arif Heralić
What famous deaths happened on June 17th?
Famous deaths on June 17th:
![Cyd Charisse]()
Cyd CharisseCyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...
![Jeff Chandler]()
Jeff ChandlerAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![Kate Smith]()
Kate SmithAmerican singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).
![Pamela Britton]()
Pamela BrittonActress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.
![John Murray]()
John MurrayCanadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).
- Jaquese Williams
Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.
- Aulden Smith
Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.
- Cevyn Thomas
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
- Elysian Stone
Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.
- Lamarco Smith
Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.
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June 17, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 17, 1971:
- St. Albert Chmielowski.
- National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
- Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.
Observances on June 17, 1971:
- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
June 17, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 17, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 14th and June 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1971 was It's Too Late by Carole King, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.
June 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 14th and June 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Carole King - It's Too Late
- Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays
- The Honey Cone - Want Ads
- The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
- Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy
June 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.
June 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 14th and June 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dawn - Knock Three Times
- Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
- Tony Christie - I Did What I Did For Maria
- Blue Mink - Banner Man
- R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me
June 17, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1971 was BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.
June 17, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 14th and June 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
- Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
- The Honey Cone - Want Ads
- Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
- Isaac Hayes - Never Can Say Goodbye
June 17, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 17, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Robert Altman
Starring: Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Rene Auberjonois, William Devane
Country: United States of America
Klute
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Alan J. Pakula
Starring: Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Charles Cioffi, Roy Scheider
Country: United States of America
Le Mans
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Lee H. Katzin
Starring: Steve McQueen, Siegfried Rauch, Elga Andersen, Ronald Leigh-Hunt
Country: United States of America
Shaft
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Gordon Parks
Starring: Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Charles Cioffi, Christopher St. John
Country: United States of America
Scandalous John
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Robert Butler
Starring: Brian Keith, Alfonso Arau, Michele Carey, Rick Lenz
June 17, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 17, 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:
Quentin Durward
Release year: 1971
Starring: Marie-France Boyer
Country: France
Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Hans Quest
The Ten Commandments
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille
June 17, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 17, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Throne Of Saturn
By: Allen Drury
This prolific 20th Century American author has written a novel about space and politics
The Underground Man
By: Ross Macdonald
Archer follows a missing child as a mysterious fire burns in the hills above a Southern California town. This child could be either the victim or pawn in a marital dispute.
The New Centurions
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.
The Bell Jar
By: Sylvia Plath
The Bell Jar is about Esther Greenwood's crack-up. She was brilliant, beautiful, incredibly talented, and slowly falling apart -- perhaps for the last time.
The European Discovery Of America
By: Samuel Eliot Morison
This account of early discovery voyages south to the Caribbean focuses on Magellan and Drake. Bibliogs
June 17, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 17, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Trek
Galaxy Game
Computer Space
The Oregon Trail
Who was the US President on June 17, 1971?
On June 17, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1971?
On June 17, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 17, 1971?
On June 17, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about June 17th?
June 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of June. 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 June 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
- 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.
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 June 1971?
June 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
