Monday May 17, 1971: on this day

May 17, 1971 was the 137th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 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 May 17, 1971, who was born and died on May 17, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Joy To The World by Three Dog Night), movies (e.g. Big Jake, directed by George Sherman, John Wayne), TV series (e.g. Quentin Durward) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1971?


May 17, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 137th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1971 can also be written as 5/17/1971 in the US and as 17/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1971:

  • Washington state bans sex discrimination.

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May 17, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 17, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1971 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 01:35 am and setting at 01:27 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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Who was born on May 17, 1971?


Famous people born on May 17, 1971:

  • Mark Williams
    Mark Williams

    Nfl linebacker (jacksonville jaguars).

  • Heavin Thompson

    Legendary boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • Maxima Zorreguieta

    Dutch news figure.

  • Princess Máxima of the Netherlands

    Princess máxima of the netherlands is the wife of king willem-alexander and is known for her work in promoting financial inclusion and...

  • Misha Aznavour

    Misha aznavour is a french singer and songwriter, known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Mag Mell

    Lead vocalist of the band HIM, known for his distinctive voice.

  • Gina Raimondo

    American politician who served as the 75th Governor of Rhode Island.

  • Shaun Hart

    Australian footballer, coach, and sportscaster.

  • Mark Connors

    Australian rugby player.

  • Stella Jongmans

    Dutch athlete.

  • Jennifer Konner

    Director.

  • Princess Maxima

    Of the netherlands.

  • Mark Douglas

    Youtube star.

  • Máxima

    Queen máxima of the netherlands.

  • Bill Lindsay in Big Fork

    Montana, usa; nhl left-wing (florida panthers).

  • Martin Aunin

    Estonian architect.

  • Bill Rancic

    Businessman.

  • Massimo Borgobello

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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May 17, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 12 days old,

or 2758 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19310 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 17, 1971?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

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

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

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May 17, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1971:

  • Leone Morandini
  • Dumitru Alexe

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

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May 17, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1971:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1971:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1971:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Joy To The World
  2. - Never Can Say Goodbye
  3. - Brown Sugar
  4. - Put Your Hand In The Hand
  5. - Me And You And A Dog Named Boo

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Knock Three Times
  2. - Brown Sugar / Bitch / Let It Rock
  3. - Double Barrel
  4. - Indiana Wants Me
  5. - It Don't Come Easy

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1971 was BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 17, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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May 17, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Big Jake

Big Jake

Release year: 1971

Directed by: George Sherman, John Wayne

Starring: John Wayne, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara, Patrick Wayne

Country: United States of America

Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Don Taylor

Starring: Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trundy

Country: United States of America

The Go-Between

The Go-Between

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Joseph Losey

Starring: Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Margaret Leighton, Michael Redgrave

The Grissom Gang

The Grissom Gang

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Kim Darby, Scott Wilson, Tony Musante, Robert Lansing

Daughters of Darkness

Daughters of Darkness

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Harry Kümel

Starring: Delphine Seyrig, John Karlen, Danielle Ouimet, Andrea Rau

May 17, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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

Quentin Durward

Release year: 1971

Starring: Marie-France Boyer

Country: France

Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne

Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Hans Quest

The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille

Primus

Primus

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Moshcam

May 17, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 17, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Passions Of The Mind by Irving Stone

The Passions Of The Mind

By:

A compelling portrait of the Viennese neurologer, which focuses on his intense, agonized research years that led to the discovery of psychoanalysis.

The European Discovery Of America by Samuel Eliot Morison

The European Discovery Of America

By:

This account of early discovery voyages south to the Caribbean focuses on Magellan and Drake. Bibliogs

The Throne Of Saturn by Allen Drury

The Throne Of Saturn

By:

This prolific 20th Century American author has written a novel about space and politics

Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw

Rich Man, Poor Man

By:

Paperback with TV tie-ins

Angle Of Repose by Wallace Stegner

Angle Of Repose

By:

A masterpiece of American literature and an iconic novel of West by Wallace Stegner, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize Winner - a moving story about one family and the traditions that have shaped our nation

May 17, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 17, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Trek

Star Trek

Platform: originally SDS Sigma 7, HP 2000, Data General Nova

Genre: Strategy game

Galaxy Game

Galaxy Game

Platform: Arcade (PDP-11)

Genre: Space combat simulation

Computer Space

Computer Space

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space combat simulation

Publisher: Nutting Associates

The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail

Platform: Android; Apple II, iOS, Macintosh; BlackBerry; Commodore 64; DOS; Facebook; Java ME; Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS, Wii; Windows, Mobile, Phone 7

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Brøderbund The Learning Company Gameloft

history

Who was the US President on May 17, 1971?

On May 17, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1971?

On May 17, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1971?

On May 17, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of May. 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 May 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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 May 1971?

May 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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Monday May 17, 1971