Monday December 20, 1971: on this day

December 20, 1971 was the 354th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 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 December 20, 1971, who was born and died on December 20, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Brand New Key by Melanie), movies (e.g. Women in Revolt, directed by Paul Morrissey), TV series (e.g. The Hilarious House Of Frightenstein) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 1971?


December 20, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 354th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1971 can also be written as 12/20/1971 in the US and as 20/12/1971 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1971 in December 1971 calendar

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December 20, 1971: What happened on that day?


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December 20, 1971: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 20, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


Moon phase

19%

The moon phase on December 20, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:31 am and setting at 08:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1971.

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Who was born on December 20, 1971?


Famous people born on December 20, 1971:

  • Fumi Yoshinaga

    Acclaimed Japanese manga artist with a diverse body of work.

  • Tana Goertz

    Tana Goertz is an entrepreneur known for her appearance on The Apprentice.

  • Roger Beaujard

    American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (mortician & malignancy).

  • Jerry Ellison

    Nfl running back (tampa bay buccaneers).

  • Amy Locane

    Actress.

  • Carlos Moreno Jr
  • Fabrizio Accatino
  • Dagmar Huťková
  • Manuela Morabito
  • Gene Cross

Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

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December 20, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 28 days old,

or 2726 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19083 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 20, 1971?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 20, 1971.

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December 20, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 1971:

  • Roy Disney

    Roy Disney was the co-founder of The Walt Disney Company and the older brother of Walt Disney.

  • Shigeyoshi Suzuki
  • Amerigo Bartoli Natinguerra
  • Jorge Prat

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th

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December 20, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 1971:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 1971:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 20, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1971 was Brand New Key by Melanie, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 20, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Brand New Key
  2. - Family Affair
  3. - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
  4. - An Old Fashioned Love Song
  5. - Got To Be There

December 20, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1971 was Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) by Benny Hill, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 20, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
  2. - Jeepster
  3. - Coz I Luv You
  4. - Tokoloshe Man
  5. - Theme From 'shaft'

December 20, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 20, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Family Affair
  2. - Clean Up Woman
  3. - Respect Yourself
  4. - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
  5. - Rock Steady

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December 20, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Women in Revolt

Women in Revolt

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Paul Morrissey

Starring: Candy Darling, Jackie Curtis, Holly Woodlawn, Jonathan Kramer

Country: United States of America

Gumshoe

Gumshoe

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Starring: Albert Finney, Billie Whitelaw, Frank Finlay, Janice Rule

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

A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke

Country: United States of America

Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Hal Ashby

Starring: Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack

Country: United States of America

December 20, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Release year: 1971

Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais

Country: Canada

The NBC Tuesday Mystery Movie

The NBC Tuesday Mystery Movie

Release year: 1971

Country: United States of America

Great Performances

Great Performances

Release year: 1971

Written by:

Starring: Julie Andrews, Plácido Domingo, Walter Cronkite, Renée Fleming

Country: United States of America

December 20, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 20, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.

Wunnerful, Wunnerful! by Lawrence Welk with Bernice McGeehan

Wunnerful, Wunnerful!

By:

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Honor Thy Father by Gay Talese

Honor Thy Father

By:

The classic masterpiece is now updated

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.

Bear Island by Alistair MacLean

Bear Island

By:

The classic tale of adventure, death and mystery on an Arctic island by the famed master of suspense and action is now available in a reissue.

December 20, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 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

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Who was the US President on December 20, 1971?

On December 20, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1971?

On December 20, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 1971?

On December 20, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of December. 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 December 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

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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 December 1971?

December 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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Monday December 20, 1971