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October 18, 1971 was the 291st day of the year 1971, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 18, 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 October 18, 1971, who was born and died on October 18, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Maggie May by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Duck, You Sucker, directed by Sergio Leone), TV series (e.g. The Persuaders!) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 18th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 18, 1971?
- October 18, 1971: What happened on that day?
- October 18, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 18, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 18, 1971?
- October 18, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 18, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- October 18, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 18, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- October 18, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 18, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 18, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 18, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 18, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on October 18, 1971?
What day of the week was October 18, 1971?
October 18, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 291st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 18, 1971 can also be written as 10/18/1971 in the US and as 18/10/1971 in UK and Europe.
October 18, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 18, 1971:
- In new york city, the knapp commission begins public hearings on police corruption.
- U.s. president richard nixon nominates lewis franklin powell, jr. and william h. rehnquist to the u.s. supreme court.
- The clarkston explosion in scotland kills 22 people.
October 18, 1971: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Kansas City Chiefs : 16 - 38
October 18, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.
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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 18, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 18, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 18, 1971 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 18, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:32 am and setting at 05:57 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 1971.
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Who was born on October 18, 1971?
Famous people born on October 18, 1971:
- Richel Herschlag
American actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and movies.
- Emmanuelle Laborit
She was a french actress who was born deaf and became the president of the international visual theater.
- Nick O'Hern
Australian golfer.
- Chris Kirkpatrick
Musician.
- Martin Heinrich
Politician.
- Patrick Ness
Author.
- Koshalendraprasad Pande
Indian guru.
- Bob Whitfield
Nfl tackle (atlanta falcons).
- Emmett Waldron
Wlaf linebacker (scottish claymores).
- Tammy Harris
Williamstown, new york -- miss america new york state (1997).
- Karen J McNenny in Missoula
Montana, usa; miss montana-america (1991).
- Yoo Sang-chul
- Andrea Fumagalli
- Líber Vespa
- Jürgen Kramny
- Lou X
- Megumi Sakata
- Valentina Scalia
- Jan Wagner
Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:
![Zac Efron]()
Zac EfronAmerican entertainer and actor.
![Jean-Claude Van Damme]()
Jean-Claude Van DammeBelgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.
![Mike Ditka]()
Mike DitkaMike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...
![Freida Pinto]()
Freida PintoFreida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.
![Norm MacDonald]()
Norm MacDonaldNorm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.
![Erin Moran]()
Erin MoranErin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.
![Milo Yiannopoulos]()
Milo YiannopoulosMilo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...
![Michael McKean]()
Michael McKeanMichael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...
![Jacques Higelin]()
Jacques HigelinFrench musician and singer of pop.
![Melina Mercouri]()
Melina MercouriGreek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).
October 18, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 6 months old,
or 630 months and 2 days old,
or 2739 weeks and 5 days old,
or 19178 days old,
if you were born on October 18, 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 October 18, 1971?
There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 18, 1971.
October 18, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 18, 1971:
- Oreste Gris
- Aldo Andreani
- Attilio Masarati
What famous deaths happened on October 18th?
Famous deaths on October 18th:
![Sylvia Kristel]()
Sylvia KristelDutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).
![Julie London]()
Julie LondonAmerican actress and breathy blues singer.
![Gwen Verdon]()
Gwen VerdonAmerican dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.
![Tsuru Aoki]()
Tsuru AokiAmerican actress born in japan (born 1892).
![Henry Travers]()
Henry TraversActor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.
- Thos Alva Edison
Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
- Thomos Edison
Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
- Elizabeth Arden
Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.
- Primus Babbage
Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...
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October 18, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 18, 1971:
- Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
- USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
October 18, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 18, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 18th and October 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 18, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1971 was Maggie May by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 18, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 18, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May
- Carpenters - Superstar
- The Osmonds - Yo-Yo
- Cher - Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
- Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
October 18, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1971 was Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 18, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 18, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
- Middle Of The Road - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
- The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
- Redbone - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
- Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
October 18, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 1971 was Thin Line Between Love & Hate by The Persuaders, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 18, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 18, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
- Denise LaSalle - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
- James Brown - Make It Funky
- The 8th Day - You've Got To Crawl (Before You Walk)
- Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
October 18, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 18, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Duck, You Sucker
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Sergio Leone
Starring: Rod Steiger, James Coburn, Romolo Valli, Maria Monti
Country: United States of America
Catlow
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Sam Wanamaker
Starring: Yul Brynner, Richard Crenna, Leonard Nimoy, Daliah Lavi
Black Killer
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Carlo Croccolo
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Malfatti, Antonio Cantafora, Dante Maggio, Enzo Pulcrano, Fred Robsham, Mary Mulligan
Country: Italy
Fiddler on the Roof
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon
Country: United States of America
Trinity Is STILL My Name!
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Enzo Barboni
Starring: Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Yanti Somer, Enzo Tarascio
Country: United States of America
October 18, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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:
The Persuaders!
Release year: 1971
Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Jason King
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
The Electric Company
Release year: 1971
Starring: Jim Boyd, Morgan Freeman, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant
Country: United States of America
October 18, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 18, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Drifters
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, the acclaimed novelist, presents a poignant and powerful story about a disenchanted youth in Vietnam during this era.
The Day Of The Jackal
By: Frederick Forsyth
THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The
Without Marx Or Jesus
By: Jean-Francois Revel
Jean-Francois Revel, a French journalist, shows us the American social movements in the turbulent 1960's and early 1970's.
Theirs Was The Kingdom
By: R.F. Delderfield
The long-awaited reissue is now available of the second novel in R. F. Delderfield’s classic God Is An Englishman series Theirs was the Kingdom
Living Well Is The Best Revenge
By: Calvin Tomkins
Living Well Is The Best Revenge was first published in 1971. It is now available for younger generations with a new introduction from the author.
October 18, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 18, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Trek
Galaxy Game
Computer Space
The Oregon Trail
Who was the US President on October 18, 1971?
On October 18, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1971?
On October 18, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 18, 1971?
On October 18, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 18th?
October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of October. 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 October 18th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
- 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).
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 October 1971?
October 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
