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Tuesday April 20, 1971: on this day
April 20, 1971 was the 110th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is April 20, 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 April 20, 1971, who was born and died on April 20, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Joy To The World by Three Dog Night), movies (e.g. Bananas, directed by Woody Allen), TV series (e.g. Quentin Durward) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1971?
- April 20, 1971: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1971?
- April 20, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 20, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 20, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 20, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1971?
What day of the week was April 20, 1971?
April 20, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 110th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1971 can also be written as 4/20/1971 in the US and as 20/4/1971 in UK and Europe.
April 20, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 20, 1971:
- Us supreme court upholds use of bussing to achieve racial desegregation.
April 20, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 20, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 20th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 20, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1971 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 02:33 am and setting at 02:42 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on May 10, 1971.
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Who was born on April 20, 1971?
Famous people born on April 20, 1971:
- Cystal Lowe
Cystal Lowe is a Canadian actress known for her roles in the television series 'Supernatural' and 'Smallville'.
- Catalyna Takahashi
Catalyna Takahashi is a Japanese poet whose work explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience.
- Allan Houston
American basketball player and coach.
- Paullette Müller
Paullette Müller is a German geologist who specializes in the study of tectonic plate movements.
- Lisia Gutierrez
Lisia Gutierrez is a Mexican geologist known for her research on the tectonic evolution of the Pacific Ocean basin.
- Ludo Lefebvre
Renowned French chef known for his innovative approach to cooking.
- Korina Kovačić
Croatian pop singer and songwriter.
- Austin Peck
Actor.
- Chris Penn
Nfl wide receiver (kansas city chiefs and chicago bears).
- John Senden in Brisbane
Queensland; australasia golfer.
- Nikos Kyzeridis
Greek footballer.
- Gad Elmaleh
Comedian.
- Grant Smith
Australian field hockey forward (olympics 1996).
- Carla Geurts
Dutch swimming physiologist and academic.
- Yonel Jourdain
Nfl running back / kick returner (buffalo bills).
- Terry Smith
Nfl wide receiver (indianapolis colts).
- Brody Hutzler
- Niall Hogan
- Mikey Welsh
Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:
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Luther VandrossLuther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...
![Jessica Lange]()
Jessica LangeAmerican academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.
![Andy Serkis]()
Andy SerkisAndy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...
![Carmen Electra]()
Carmen ElectraAmerican actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...
![Edie Sedgwick]()
Edie SedgwickAmerican model with amazing eyes and great legs.
![Shemar Moore]()
Shemar MooreAmerican actor, former fashion model.
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Crispin Glover]()
Crispin GloverAmerican actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...
![Veronica Cartwright]()
Veronica CartwrightVeronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.
![George Takei]()
George TakeiAmerican actor, director, and author.
April 20, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years and 4 days old,
or 636 months and 4 days old,
or 2766 weeks and 1 day old,
or 19363 days old,
if you were born on April 20, 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 April 20, 1971?
There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 20, 1971.
April 20, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 20, 1971:
- Cecil Parker
Actor (court jester operation snafu), died at 73.
- Pauls Sokolovs
- Alberto Magnelli
- Charles Noguès
- Gaston Wiet
What famous deaths happened on April 20th?
Famous deaths on April 20th:
![Benny Hill]()
Benny HillBritish comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
![Alan Dale]()
Alan DaleAmerican singer (born 1925).
![Christian X]()
Christian XKing of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.
- Idrissa Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Galdino Balthazar
Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.
- Briyan Stoker
Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.
- Marl Stoker
Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.
- Madylyn Pugh
Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.
- Zakariyah Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Felcia Farr
American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th
April 20, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1971:
- USA- National High Five Day
- Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
- Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
- Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
- April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
- Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).
Observances on April 20, 1971:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1971:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 19th and April 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 20, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.
April 20, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 19th and April 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Three Dog Night - Joy To The World
- Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
- Ocean - Put Your Hand In The Hand
- Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
- Paul McCartney - Another Day
April 20, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1971 was Hot Love by T Rex, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.
April 20, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 19th and April 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- T Rex - Hot Love
- Ray Stevens - Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)
- Dave & Ansil Collins - Double Barrel
- Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
- Clodagh Rodgers - Jack In The Box
April 20, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1971 was What's Going On by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.
April 20, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 19th and April 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
- Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
- Stevie Wonder - We Can Work It Out
- The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
- King Floyd - Baby Let Me Kiss You
April 20, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Bananas
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Woody Allen, Louise Lasser, Carlos Montalbán, Nati Abascal
Country: United States of America
Billy Jack
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Tom Laughlin
Starring: Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor, Clark Howat, Victor Izay
Country: United States of America
The Big Doll House
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Jack Hill
Starring: Roberta Collins, Pam Grier, Judith Brown, Brooke Mills
Country: United States of America
Simon, King of the Witches
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Bruce Kessler
Starring: Andrew Prine, Brenda Scott, George Paulsin, Norman Burton
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
April 20, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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:
Quentin Durward
Release year: 1971
Starring: Marie-France Boyer
Country: France
Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Hans Quest
The Ten Commandments
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille
Primus
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Moshcam
April 20, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 20, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Greening Of America
By: Charles Reich
25 Years of Groundbreaking Classic. "If there were any doubts about the necessity of social transformation in 1970 I, it is now clear and urgent I
The Underground Man
By: Ross Macdonald
Archer follows a missing child as a mysterious fire burns in the hills above a Southern California town. This child could be either the victim or pawn in a marital dispute.
The Throne Of Saturn
By: Allen Drury
This prolific 20th Century American author has written a novel about space and politics
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee
By: Dee Brown
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.
April 20, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 20, 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 April 20, 1971?
On April 20, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1971?
On April 20, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1971?
On April 20, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 20th?
April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
- 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),
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 April 1971?
April 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
