What happened on Thursday November 18, 1971?

Here's what happened on November 18, 1971:

• China's Nuclear Test at Lop Nor On November 18, 1971, the People's Republic of China conducted a nuclear test at the Lop Nor test site in Xinjiang, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era. These tests were part of China's strategic efforts to establish itself as a nuclear power.
• Oman Gains Independence from United Kingdom On November 18, 1971, the Sultanate of Oman officially declared its independence from the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the country's modern history. This event ended decades of British protectorate status and allowed Oman to establish itself as a sovereign nation.
• IRA Violence in Belfast On November 18, 1971, during the height of the Northern Ireland conflict known as 'The Troubles', a British soldier was fatally shot by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in Belfast, highlighting the ongoing sectarian violence and political tensions in the region.
• Maginot Line Historical Context The Maginot Line was an elaborate system of fortifications constructed by France along its borders with Germany and Italy before World War II. Despite its massive investment and advanced defensive design, the line became strategically irrelevant when German forces bypassed it through the Ardennes Forest during their invasion in 1940.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Nov. 18, 1971

Newspapers from Nov. 18, 1971

November 18, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 322nd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 18, 1971 can also be written as 11/18/1971 in the US and as 18/11/1971 in UK and Europe.

November 18, 1971 in November 1971 calendar

Famous people born on November 18, 1971:

• Terrance Hayes

  Award-winning African American poet, professor at New York University, known for innovative poetry exploring race, identity, and...

• Thérèse Coffey

  British Conservative Party politician who served as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with a background in...

• Goran Kostic

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on November 18th

Famous people died on November 18, 1971:

• Piero Brandimarte

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on November 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 18, 1971 was Theme From Shaft by Isaac Hayes, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

1. Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft
2. Cher - Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
3. John Lennon - Imagine
4. Bread - Baby I'm-A Want You
5. The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 18, 1971 was Coz I Luv You by Slade, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

1. Slade - Coz I Luv You
2. Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
3. Tom Jones - Till
4. The Piglets - Johnny Reggae
5. Redbone - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 18, 1971 was Have You Seen Her by The Chi-lites, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

1. The Chi-lites - Have You Seen Her
2. Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft
3. Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
4. Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady
5. The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 18th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 18, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 18, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:31 am and setting at 05:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 02, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Dec 02, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on November 18, 1971

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Someone born on November 18, 1971 is:

53 years 5 months old,

or 641 months and 26 days old,

or 2790 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19536 days old,

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

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 18th 2025.

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

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

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