What happened on Sunday June 20, 1971?

Here's what happened on June 20, 1971:

• Inaugural Glastonbury Festival Launches The first Glastonbury Festival takes place in Pilton, England, marking a pivotal moment in British music history. The event features an impressive lineup including headliner David Bowie, alongside influential artists such as Joan Baez, Hawkwind, Melanie, Traffic, Fairport Convention, and Quintessence. This festival would go on to become one of the most iconic music events in the world.
• Soviet Space Scientist Granted British Asylum The British government announces that Soviet space scientist Anatoli Fedoseyev has been granted political asylum, potentially signaling a significant moment in Cold War scientific and diplomatic relations.
• Tragic Bus and Truck Collision in Turkey A devastating road accident near Afyonkarahisar in western Turkey results in 33 fatalities and 24 injuries when a bus and truck collide, highlighting the critical need for road safety improvements.

Events in 1971

June 20, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 20, 1971

Newspapers from Jun. 20, 1971

June 20, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 171st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1971 can also be written as 6/20/1971 in the US and as 20/6/1971 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 1971 in June 1971 calendar

Famous people born on June 20, 1971:

• Josh Lucas

  Josh Lucas is a prominent American actor known for his versatile roles in romantic comedies and dramatic films like 'Sweet Home Alabama' and...

• Twiggy Ramirez

  Twiggy Ramirez is a musician and bassist best known for his work with the controversial rock band Marilyn Manson during their most...

• Rodney Rogers

  Rodney Rogers was an American basketball player and coach who competed at professional and collegiate levels.

• Brandon Lewis

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on June 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1971 was It's Too Late by Carole King, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Carole King - It's Too Late
2. Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays
3. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
4. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
5. Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
3. Tony Christie - I Did What I Did For Maria
4. Blue Mink - Banner Man
5. R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 1971 was BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
2. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
3. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
4. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
5. Isaac Hayes - Never Can Say Goodbye

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 20, 1971 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 02:58 am and setting at 07:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on June 20, 1971

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Someone born on June 20, 1971 is:

53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 24 days old,

or 2812 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19687 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 1971?

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 20th 2025.

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

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

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