What happened on Friday June 18, 1971?

Here's what happened on June 18, 1971:

• FedEx Founded Frederick W. Smith founded Federal Express (FedEx) in Memphis, Tennessee, revolutionizing logistics and package delivery services in the United States.
• Southwest Airlines Launches First Flights Southwest Airlines, a pioneering low-cost carrier, commenced its inaugural flights connecting Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, marking a significant moment in American aviation history.
• Political Protest at Stormont Parliament Social Democratic and Labour Party and Nationalist Members of Parliament staged a significant political protest by refusing to attend the state opening of the Stormont (North Ireland Parliament), highlighting ongoing political tensions in Northern Ireland.
• Death of Paul Karrer, Swiss Nobel Laureate Chemist Paul Karrer, a distinguished Swiss chemist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. Known for his groundbreaking work in organic chemistry, Karrer made significant contributions to understanding vitamins and carotenoid structures.

Events in 1971

June 18, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 18, 1971

Newspapers from Jun. 18, 1971

June 18, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 169th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1971 can also be written as 6/18/1971 in the US and as 18/6/1971 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1971 in June 1971 calendar

Famous people born on June 18, 1971:

• Brad Keston

  American child actor who appeared in several popular TV series during the 1980s, including 'Trapper John MD', 'Taxi', and 'Diff'rent...

• Nathan Morris

  American soul singer known for being a member of the popular R&B group Boyz II Men.

• Jason McAteer

  English-Irish footballer who played for Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers, and the Republic of Ireland national team during the 1990s and early...

• Lisa Barbuscia
• Melissa Coates

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on June 18th

Famous people died on June 18, 1971:

• Paul Karrer

  Russian-swiss chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1889).

• Thomas Gomez
• Pedro Casella

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on June 18th

June 18, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 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 18, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 18, 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 18, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 18, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 18, 1971 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 18, 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 18, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:49 am and setting at 05:27 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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Someone born on June 18, 1971 is:

53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 15 days old,

or 2811 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19678 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 18, 1971?

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 18, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 18, 1971.

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