Friday August 20, 1971: on this day
August 20, 1971 was the 232nd day of the year 1971, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 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 August 20, 1971, who was born and died on August 20, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. A Gunfight, directed by Lamont Johnson), TV series (e.g. Hei-Wi-Tip-Top) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 1971?
- August 20, 1971: What happened on that day?
- August 20, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 1971?
- August 20, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 20, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 1971?
What day of the week was August 20, 1971?
August 20, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1971 can also be written as 8/20/1971 in the US and as 20/8/1971 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 20, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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August 20, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1971 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 20, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:44 am and setting at 07:59 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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Who was born on August 20, 1971?
Famous people born on August 20, 1971:
- Jonathan Ke Quan
Vietnamese/american actor.
- David Walliams
English comedian, actor, writer, tv presenter, and activist.
- Nenad Bjelica
Croatian manager and footballer.
- Steve Stone
English coach and footballer.
- Matt Calland
English rugby player and coach.
- Ke Huy Quan
Vietnamese-american actor.
- Brett Bech
Wide receiver (new orleans saints).
- Kevin Hickman
Nfl tight end (detroit lions).
- Oronde Gadsden
Nfl wide receiver (dallas cowboys).
- Bernard Whittington
Defensive end (indianapolis colts).
- Mike Candys
- Rébecca Dautremer
- Eduardo Halfon
- Rikiya Kawamae
- Juan Marén
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
- Andrew Garfield
Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
- Amy Adams
Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
- Demi Lovato
American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
- Fred Durst
Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
- Misha Collins
American actor and director.
- Ben Barnes
Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
- James Marsters
James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
- Gerald McRaney
Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
- Ron Paul
American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
- Joan Allen
American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 7 months old,
or 631 months and 9 days old,
or 2745 weeks
or 19215 days old,
if you were born on August 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 August 20, 1971?
There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 20, 1971.
August 20, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1971:
- Rashid Minhas
Pakistani pilot who is the youngest recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider award for his bravery.
- Felice Romano
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
- Jerry Lewis
American comedian, writer, actor and producer.
- Ilona Massey
Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
- Phyllis Diller
American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
- Ulla Jacobsson
Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Duru Bilge
Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 1971:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 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.
August 20, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
- Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
- John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
- Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
- James Taylor - You've Got A Friend
August 20, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 20, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
- The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
- T Rex - Get It On
- Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
- Family - In My Own Time
August 20, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1971 was Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 20, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
- The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
- Jackson 5 - Maybe Tomorrow
- The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
- James Brown - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
August 20, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 20, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
August 20, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 20, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 20, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 20, 1971?
On August 20, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1971?
On August 20, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 1971?
On August 20, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. 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 August 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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 August 1971?
August 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.