What happened on Thursday August 19, 1971?

Here's what happened on August 19, 1971:

• Bangladesh Flooding Disaster Extensive flooding struck Bangladesh and eastern Bengal, causing massive displacement as thousands of people were forced to flee the inundated areas.
• Bolivian Political Coup On August 22, 1971, a significant right-wing military coup occurred in Bolivia. Army Colonel Hugo Banzer Suarez overthrew the government of left-wing President Juan José Torres. During the coup, miners and students initially attempted to support Torres, but ultimately Banzer successfully seized power, dramatically shifting Bolivia's political landscape.
• Manila Political Bombing Communist rebels detonated a bomb made of two hand grenades at a Liberal Party campaign event in Plaza Miranda, Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. Several anti-Marcos political candidates were injured in this politically motivated attack.
• Intelsat Organization Establishment The International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (Intelsat) was formally established, marking a significant milestone in global communication infrastructure. The organization would play a crucial role in developing international satellite communication networks.
• Tanzania-Uganda Border Conflict Border tensions escalated with clashes occurring between Tanzania and Uganda, highlighting the geopolitical instability in the East African region during this period.
• USS Manatee Oil Spill The USS Manatee (AO-58) accidentally spilled fuel oil on President Nixon's Western White House beach in San Clemente, California, causing environmental contamination and potential political embarrassment.
• Shamu the Orca Dies Shamu, the first named orca (killer whale) in captivity, passed away. This marked a significant moment in marine wildlife entertainment and conservation awareness.

Events in 1971

August 19, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 19, 1971

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 1971

August 19, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 231st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1971 can also be written as 8/19/1971 in the US and as 19/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1971 in August 1971 calendar

Famous people born on August 19, 1971:

• Mary Joe Fernández

  Renowned Dominican-American tennis player who won Olympic gold medals and was a top-ranked professional tennis player during the late 1980s...

• Richard D. James

  Influential electronic musician known professionally as Aphex Twin, a pioneering figure in ambient and electronic music genres.

• João Vieira Pinto

  Prominent Portuguese footballer who played as a striker for FC Porto and the Portuguese national team, known for his goal-scoring abilities...

• Grégory Wimbée

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on August 19th

Famous people died on August 19, 1971:

• Mary Browne
• Domingo Lombardi

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on August 19th

August 19, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1971 was How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
2. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
3. John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
4. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
5. James Taylor - You've Got A Friend

August 19, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
2. The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
3. T Rex - Get It On
4. Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
5. Family - In My Own Time

August 19, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1971 was Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
2. The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
3. Jackson 5 - Maybe Tomorrow
4. The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
5. James Brown - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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August 19, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 1971 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 August 19, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:39 am and setting at 07:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1971.

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Someone born on August 19, 1971 is:

53 years 8 months old,

or 644 months and 25 days old,

or 2803 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19627 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1971?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 19, 1971.

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