What happened on Thursday March 18, 1971?

Here's what happened on March 18, 1971:

• Massive Tsunami and Landslide in Peru A devastating geological event at Lake Yanahuani involved a massive rock avalanche creating a 100-foot (30-meter) high wave that destroyed a Peruvian mining camp. The rock slide, originating from a height of 1,300 feet (400 meters), resulted in hundreds of fatalities, demonstrating the immense destructive power of natural disasters.
• Chungar Landslide Disaster in Peru A catastrophic landslide occurred at Chungar, Peru, causing massive destruction by crashing into Lake Yanahuani. The event resulted in the tragic loss of 200 lives, highlighting the devastating potential of geological events in mountainous mining regions.
• George Wood, English Cricket Wicketkeeper, Dies George Wood, a notable English cricket wicketkeeper who played against South Africa in 1924, passed away on this date. Wood was a significant figure in early 20th-century cricket, representing England during an important period of international cricket development.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Mar. 18, 1971

Newspapers from Mar. 18, 1971

March 18, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 77th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1971 can also be written as 3/18/1971 in the US and as 18/3/1971 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 1971 in March 1971 calendar

Famous people born on March 18, 1971:

• Justin Lopez (actor)

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on March 18th

Famous people died on March 18, 1971:

• Karl Klingler

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on March 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 1971 was Me And Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Janis Joplin - Me And Bobby McGee
2. Tom Jones - She's A Lady
3. The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
4. The Osmonds - One Bad Apple
5. Carpenters - For All We Know

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 18, 1971 was Baby Jump by Mungo Jerry, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Mungo Jerry - Baby Jump
2. T Rex - Hot Love
3. Paul McCartney - Another Day
4. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
5. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord

March 18, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 1971 was Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
2. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
3. Wilson Pickett - Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
4. Aretha Franklin - You're All I Need To Get By
5. Jackson 5 - Mama's Pearl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 18, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 18, 1971 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 18, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:01 am and setting at 09:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 12, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Apr 10, 1971.

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Someone born on March 18, 1971 is:

54 years 1 month old,

or 649 months and 26 days old,

or 2825 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19781 days old,

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

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

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

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