What happened on Thursday June 17, 1971?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1971:

• Nixon Declares War on Drugs U.S. President Richard Nixon, in a pivotal televised press conference, dramatically declared drug abuse as 'America's public enemy number one', effectively launching the comprehensive War on Drugs campaign that would significantly reshape U.S. domestic and international drug policy.
• Okinawa Reversion Agreement Signed Representatives of Japan and the United States signed the historic Okinawa Reversion Agreement, establishing a formal plan for the United States to return control of Okinawa to Japan, marking a significant milestone in post-World War II diplomatic relations.
• Disneyland Celebrates 100 Millionth Guest At precisely 11:13 AM, Disneyland reached a remarkable milestone by welcoming its 100-millionth guest, Valerie Suldo from New Jersey, highlighting the park's immense popularity and cultural significance.
• Birth of Bif Naked Bif Naked, a notable Canadian punk rock musician, was born, who would later become an influential figure in the alternative music scene.
• Asteroid Discovery C U Cesco discovered asteroid #2399 Terradas, contributing to the ongoing astronomical research and mapping of celestial bodies.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1971

Newspapers from Jun. 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 in June 1971 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1971:

• Tupac Shakur

  Legendary rapper and actor who was a pivotal figure in hip-hop culture, known for his influential music and social commentary.

• Paulina Rubio

  Paulina Rubio is a renowned Mexican pop singer and actress who rose to international fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on June 17th

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.

1. Carole King - It's Too Late
2. Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays
3. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
4. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
5. 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.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
3. Tony Christie - I Did What I Did For Maria
4. Blue Mink - Banner Man
5. 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 music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
2. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
3. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
4. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
5. Isaac Hayes - Never Can Say Goodbye

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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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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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 1971

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Someone born on June 17, 1971 is:

53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 27 days old,

or 2812 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19690 days old,

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

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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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.

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