Tuesday December 21, 1971: on this day

December 21, 1971 was the 355th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 21, 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 21, 1971, who was born and died on December 21, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 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 21st, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 21, 1971?


December 21, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 355th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1971 can also be written as 12/21/1971 in the US and as 21/12/1971 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1971 in December 1971 calendar

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December 21, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st 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 21, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 21, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

28%

The moon phase on December 21, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:02 am and setting at 09:52 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 21, 1971?


Famous people born on December 21, 1971:

  • Brett Scallions

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (fuel manzarek krieger, circus diablo).

  • Fenton Keogh

    Fenton Keogh was a talented soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Natalie Grant

    American singer-songwriter and author.

  • Matthieu Chedid

    French singer, songwriter, guitarist.

  • Irena Slavutskay

    In israel; athlete (olympics-1996).

  • Ernest Hunter

    Nfl running back (cleveland browns).

  • Margarita Drobiazko

    Lithuanian ice dancer.

  • Sylvain White
  • Tomasz Wieszczycki
  • Glenn Fitzgerald
  • Con Boutsianis
  • Gabriel Caballero
  • Jesús Lázaro
  • Rita Pelusio
  • Pavel Vladimirovič Tregubov

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

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December 21, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 27 days old,

or 2726 weeks

or 19082 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 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 21, 1971?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 21, 1971.

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December 21, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 1971:

  • Andreas Fridolin Weis Bentzon
  • Teresio Chiodi
  • Gábor Urbancsik
  • Eugen Kling
  • Pascasio Báez

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Giovanne Boccaccio

    Italian author known for the Decameron.

  • Zalea Codreanu

    Renowned Romanian poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Southern

    Renowned poet known for his works on nature and spirituality.

  • Hattye Caraway

    First woman elected to the U.S.

  • Aloysuis Krebs

    Discovered the citric acid cycle in cellular respiration.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 21st

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December 21, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 21, 1971:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 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 21, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1971 was Brand New Key by Melanie, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 21, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 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 21, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 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 21, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 21, 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 21, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 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 21, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 21, 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 21, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 21, 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 21, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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 21, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 21, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bear Island by Alistair MacLean

Bear Island

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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.

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.

Beyond Freedom And Dignity by B. F. Skinner

Beyond Freedom And Dignity

By:

This profound and controversial book, a landmark in 20th-century thought, was originally published in 1971 by B. F. Skinner. It is a definitive statement on humankind and society.

Message From Malaga by Helen MacInnes

Message From Malaga

By:

"The delay in Malaga's delivery of the message could have been catastrophic. It was an irreparable loss, an agent had died. "Under

December 21, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 21, 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 December 21, 1971?

On December 21, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1971?

On December 21, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 21, 1971?

On December 21, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

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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 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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Tuesday December 21, 1971