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.

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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.

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August 20, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1971:

  • Fbi begins covert investigation of journalist daniel schorr.

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August 20, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 20, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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
    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

    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

    Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

  • Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

  • Fred Durst
    Fred Durst

    Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

  • Misha Collins
    Misha Collins

    American actor and director.

  • Ben Barnes
    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

    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

    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
    Ron Paul

    American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen

    American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

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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.

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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
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Phyllis Diller
    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
    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.

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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
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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:

  1. - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
  2. - Mr. Big Stuff
  3. - Take Me Home, Country Roads
  4. - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
  5. - 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:

  1. - I'm Still Waiting
  2. - Never Ending Song Of Love
  3. - Get It On
  4. - Devil's Answer
  5. - 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:

  1. - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
  2. - Smiling Faces Sometimes
  3. - Maybe Tomorrow
  4. - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
  5. - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want

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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:

A Gunfight

A Gunfight

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Lamont Johnson

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Johnny Cash, Jane Alexander, Karen Black

Black Killer

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

The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave

The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Emilio Miraglia

Starring: Anthony Steffen, Marina Malfatti, Enzo Tarascio, Giacomo Rossi Stuart

Cry Uncle

Cry Uncle

Release year: 1971

Directed by: John G. Avildsen

Starring: Jackson Beck, Pamela Gruen, Allen Garfield, Devin Goldenberg

Die Screaming Marianne

Die Screaming Marianne

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Pete Walker

Starring: Susan George, Barry Evans, Christopher Sandford, Judy Huxtable

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:

Hei-Wi-Tip-Top

Hei-Wi-Tip-Top

Release year: 1971

Starring: Willy Millowitsch, Heidi Kabel, Michaela May, Inge Schmidt

Spyforce

Spyforce

Release year: 1971

Trial

Trial

Release year: 1971

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:

America, Inc by Morton Mintz and Jerry S. Cohen

America, Inc

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This well-documented expose' exposes the incorpored rulers of the United States, and indeed of much of the globe. They are private governments that function as well as legitimate public authorities, it is revealed.

The Shadow Of The Lynx by Victoria Holt

The Shadow Of The Lynx

By:

Nora Tamsin was fascinated at Charles Herrick's ruthlessness, but she realized that he deserved the name "The Lynx". His love for her was both overwhelming and terrifying.

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar

By:

The Bell Jar is about Esther Greenwood's crack-up. She was brilliant, beautiful, incredibly talented, and slowly falling apart -- perhaps for the last time.

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

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The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …

The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer

The Female Eunuch

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The 1970 publication of Germaine Greer’s The Female Eunuch was a major event that raised eyebrows and ire, while also creating a shock wave in recognition among women all over the globe.

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:

Star Trek

Star Trek

Platform: originally SDS Sigma 7, HP 2000, Data General Nova

Genre: Strategy game

Galaxy Game

Galaxy Game

Platform: Arcade (PDP-11)

Genre: Space combat simulation

Computer Space

Computer Space

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space combat simulation

Publisher: Nutting Associates

The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail

Platform: Android; Apple II, iOS, Macintosh; BlackBerry; Commodore 64; DOS; Facebook; Java ME; Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS, Wii; Windows, Mobile, Phone 7

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Brøderbund The Learning Company Gameloft

history

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.

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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),

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history

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.

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