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May 20, 1971 was the 140th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 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 May 20, 1971, who was born and died on May 20, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Joy To The World by Three Dog Night), movies (e.g. Big Jake, directed by George Sherman, John Wayne), TV series (e.g. Quentin Durward) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 20, 1971?
- May 20, 1971: What happened on that day?
- May 20, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 20, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 20, 1971?
- May 20, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 20, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- May 20, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 20, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- May 20, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 20, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 20, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 20, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 20, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on May 20, 1971?
What day of the week was May 20, 1971?
May 20, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 140th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 20, 1971 can also be written as 5/20/1971 in the US and as 20/5/1971 in UK and Europe.
May 20, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 20, 1971:
- Pentagon reports blacks constitute 11% of us soldiers in se asia
- In the chuknagar massacre, pakistani forces massacre thousands, mostly bengali hindus.
May 20, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 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 May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 20, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 20th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 20, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 20, 1971 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:53 am and setting at 05:11 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1971.
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Who was born on May 20, 1971?
Famous people born on May 20, 1971:
- Emrik Larsson
Legendary Swedish striker known for his goal-scoring prowess.
- Tahra Ahmed
Renowned author known for her impactful storytelling.
- Jiyaan Al-Jabouri
Former Iraqi politician known for his role in the Iraqi Parliament.
- Tony Stewart
Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and team owner.
- Jace Hall
Co-founder of Monolith Productions and CEO of Twin Galaxies.
- Edan Corkill
Renowned journalist specializing in international affairs.
- Lucifer Horne
Lucifer Horne was a renowned boxer known for his powerful punches.
- Azlan Ismail
Malaysian author known for his novels on cultural identity.
- Asif Agha
Known for contributions to distributed computing and fault tolerance.
- Dilan Rüyalar
Renowned author known for his captivating novels.
- Yolanda Díaz
Yolanda Díaz is a Spanish politician serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Spain since 2020.
- Dalila
Renowned opera singer known for her powerful and emotive performances.
- Šárka Kašpárková
Czech triple jumper and coach.
- Tina Hobley
An english actress best known for her role as chrissie williams, a feisty ward sibling, in bbc's medical drama holby city.
- Olga Peters
American notable family, the granddaughter josef stalin's father, was born to svetlana alliluyeva, stalin's daughter, and lesley peters, a...
- Sarka Kasparkova
Czech athlete.
- Niklas Andersson in Kungalv
Sweden; nhl left-wing (new york islanders).
- Jonas Berqvist
Angelhorn, sweden -- hockey forward (team sweden, olympics - 1998).
- Sandy Schreur
Dutch soccer player (nec).
- Samuel Etienne
He is a french journalist and hosts the evening news tv "journal" at 19:30 on france 3; he also presents the tv game "questions pour un...
Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:
![James Stewart]()
James StewartJames stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.
![Naturi Naughton]()
Naturi NaughtonSuccessful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.
![Nawazuddin Siddiqui]()
Nawazuddin SiddiquiNawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.
![Busta Rhymes]()
Busta RhymesRhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.
![Timothy Olyphant]()
Timothy OlyphantTimothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...
![Louis Theroux]()
Louis TherouxSingaporean-english journalist/producer.
![David Hedison]()
David HedisonAmerican actor (d. 2019).
![Constance Towers]()
Constance TowersActress (capitol.
![Angela Goethals]()
Angela GoethalsActress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).
![Yon González]()
Yon GonzálezSpanish actor.
May 20, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 11 months old,
or 635 months and 3 days old,
or 2761 weeks and 5 days old,
or 19332 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 20, 1971?
There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 20, 1971.
May 20, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 20, 1971:
- Waldo Williams
Renowned track and field athlete known for his record-breaking sprints.
- Joop van Hulzen
- Martín Dihigo
What famous deaths happened on May 20th?
Famous deaths on May 20th:
![Gilda Radner]()
Gilda RadnerAmerican comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Anton Diffring]()
Anton DiffringKoblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).
![Barbara Murray]()
Barbara MurrayEnglish actress (d. 2014.
![Susan Roces]()
Susan RocesProducer and actress from the philippines.
![Jon Pertwee]()
Jon PertweeEnglish actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).
- Christopher Columbus
Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...
- Marquis de Lafayette
French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
- Churchill
Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.
May 20, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 20, 1971:
- East Timor National Day.
- Cameroon National Day.
Observances on May 20, 1971:
- World Bee Day
Saints celebrated on May 20, 1971:
- Saint Austregisilus
- Saint Lucifer
- Saint Theodore of Pavia
- Saint Bernardine of Siena
- Saint Ivo of Chartres
May 20, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 20, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 20, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 20, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Three Dog Night - Joy To The World
- Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
- The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
- Ocean - Put Your Hand In The Hand
- Lobo - Me And You And A Dog Named Boo
May 20, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 20, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dawn - Knock Three Times
- The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar / Bitch / Let It Rock
- Dave & Ansil Collins - Double Barrel
- R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me
- Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy
May 20, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1971 was BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 20, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
- The Honey Cone - Want Ads
- Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
- Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
- The Chi-lites - (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
May 20, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 20, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Big Jake
Release year: 1971
Directed by: George Sherman, John Wayne
Starring: John Wayne, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara, Patrick Wayne
Country: United States of America
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Don Taylor
Starring: Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trundy
Country: United States of America
The Go-Between
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Joseph Losey
Starring: Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Margaret Leighton, Michael Redgrave
The Grissom Gang
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Kim Darby, Scott Wilson, Tony Musante, Robert Lansing
Daughters of Darkness
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Harry Kümel
Starring: Delphine Seyrig, John Karlen, Danielle Ouimet, Andrea Rau
May 20, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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
May 20, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 20, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Passions Of The Mind
By: Irving Stone
A compelling portrait of the Viennese neurologer, which focuses on his intense, agonized research years that led to the discovery of psychoanalysis.
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.
Summer Of '42
By: Herman Raucher
"SUMMER OF '42" is a sweet and tender novel...The end result is high hilarity. Raucher is a comic-artist that is able convey the joys and fears...of
May 20, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 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 May 20, 1971?
On May 20, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1971?
On May 20, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 20, 1971?
On May 20, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 20th?
May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of May. 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 May 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
- 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
- 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.
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 May 1971?
May 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
