What happened on Wednesday October 20, 1971?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1971:

• Willy Brandt Receives Nobel Peace Prize West German Chancellor Willy Brandt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to improve relations between West and East Germany through his 'Ostpolitik' policy of diplomatic reconciliation.
• Kennedy Calls for British Troop Withdrawal from Northern Ireland US Senator Edward Kennedy publicly advocated for the withdrawal of British troops from Northern Ireland and proposed all-party negotiations to establish a United Ireland, highlighting international involvement in the complex Northern Ireland conflict.
• Nepal Stock Exchange Collapse The Nepal Stock Exchange experienced a significant financial downturn, marking a critical moment in the country's economic history and highlighting the fragility of its emerging financial markets.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1971

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1971

October 20, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1971 can also be written as 10/20/1971 in the US and as 20/10/1971 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1971 in October 1971 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1971:

• Snoop Dogg

  Iconic American rapper who revolutionized West Coast hip-hop in the 1990s.

• Dannii Minogue

  Australian singer, actress, and television personality, famous for being Kylie Minogue's sister.

• Kimberly Po

  Professional tennis player active in the early 1990s, with a notable performance in the Evansville Futures tournament.

• Eddie Jones

  Professional basketball player who played as a guard and forward for the Los Angeles Lakers.

• Kenneth Choi

  American actor known for his roles in various television and film productions.

• Marcelo Saback

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on October 20th

Famous people died on October 20, 1971:

• Vittorio Ambrosini
• Arthur Mandler
• Nelson Russell

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on October 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1971 was Maggie May by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Rod Stewart - Maggie May
2. Carpenters - Superstar
3. The Osmonds - Yo-Yo
4. Cher - Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
5. Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1971 was Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
2. Middle Of The Road - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
3. The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
4. Redbone - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
5. Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 1971 was Thin Line Between Love & Hate by The Persuaders, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
2. Denise LaSalle - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
3. James Brown - Make It Funky
4. The 8th Day - You've Got To Crawl (Before You Walk)
5. Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 08:34 am and setting at 06:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1971

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Someone born on October 20, 1971 is:

53 years 6 months old,

or 642 months and 24 days old,

or 2795 weeks

or 19565 days old,

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

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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

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

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