What happened on Sunday February 21, 1971?

Here's what happened on February 21, 1971:

• Deadly Tornado Outbreak in Mississippi and Louisiana A series of devastating tornadoes swept through the Mississippi and Louisiana regions, causing widespread destruction and claiming 117 lives. The outbreak was one of the most significant natural disasters of 1971, leaving a trail of devastation across the southern United States.
• International Psychotropic Substances Convention Signed The Convention on Psychotropic Substances was signed in Vienna, establishing an international framework for the control and regulation of psychoactive drugs and their global distribution.
• Gas Pipeline Explosion in New Jersey A tragic gas pipeline explosion in Lambertville, New Jersey, resulted in eight fatalities. The incident was particularly devastating as the victims had just escaped an earlier explosion in the same area, highlighting the dangerous nature of industrial infrastructure.
• Thiokol Chemical Plant Explosion in Georgia A catastrophic explosion at the Thiokol chemical plant near Woodbine, Georgia, claimed the lives of 29 employees and seriously injured 50 others. The explosion was believed to have been caused by a fire during the manufacturing of tripflares for use in the Vietnam War.
• Ruth Jessen Wins LPGA Golf Championship Ruth Jessen emerged victorious in the Sears Women's World Golf Classic, an LPGA tournament, showcasing her skill and contributing to women's sports history.

Events in 1971

February 21, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 21, 1971

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 1971

February 21, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1971 can also be written as 2/21/1971 in the US and as 21/2/1971 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 1971 in February 1971 calendar

Famous people born on February 21, 1971:

• Sara Blakely

  Founder of Spanx, self-made billionaire, and one of the youngest self-made female billionaires in the United States.

• Randy Blythe

  Lead vocalist of the Grammy-nominated metal band Lamb of God, known for his intense performances and influential role in the heavy metal...

• Nito Larioza

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on February 21st

Famous people died on February 21, 1971:

• Tilla Durieux
• Clare Jacobs

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on February 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1971 was One Bad Apple by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. The Osmonds - One Bad Apple
2. Dawn - Knock Three Times
3. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
4. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
5. Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind

February 21, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
2. The Mixtures - Pushbike Song
3. The Supremes - Stoned Love
4. Ashton, Gardner & Dyke - Resurrection Shuffle
5. Judy Collins - Amazing Grace

February 21, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 1971 was Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Johnnie Taylor - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone
2. Wilson Pickett - Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
3. Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
4. James Brown - Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved (Pt. 1)
5. Jackson 5 - Mama's Pearl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 21, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 1971 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 21, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 04:10 am and setting at 02:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 1971.

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Someone born on February 21, 1971 is:

54 years 2 months old,

or 650 months and 23 days old,

or 2829 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19806 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 1971?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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

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

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