What happened on Monday June 21, 1971?

About June 21st, 1971, in brief:

  • Historical events: The International Court of Justice issued a decisive advisory opinion, with a 13-2 vote recommending the termination of South Africa's occupation of Namibia.
  • Day of the week: June 21st, 1971 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: It's Too Late by Carole King
  • #1 UK song: Knock Three Times by Dawn
  • Popular movie: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory directed by Mel Stuart

More about June 21st, 1971? See below for more news and curiosities on June 21st, 1971.

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June 21, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 21, 1971:

  • ICJ Advisory Opinion on Namibia The International Court of Justice issued a decisive advisory opinion, with a 13-2 vote recommending the termination of South Africa's occupation of Namibia.
  • International Court of Justice Ruling on Namibia The International Court of Justice called for South Africa to withdraw from Namibia, challenging the country's occupation and supporting Namibian sovereignty.
  • Britain Seeks EEC Membership The United Kingdom initiated new negotiations for membership in the European Economic Community (EEC) in Luxembourg, marking a significant diplomatic effort.
  • Lee Trevino Wins 71st US Golf Open Professional golfer Lee Trevino secured victory at the 71st US Golf Open, shooting an impressive 280 at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
  • Celebration of Life Rock Concert in Louisiana A massive rock concert drew approximately 50,000 attendees in McCrea, Louisiana, showcasing the vibrant music culture of the early 1970s.

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

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What day of the week was June 21, 1971?


June 21, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 1971 can also be written as 6/21/1971 in the US and as 21/6/1971 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 1971 in June 1971 calendar

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Who was born on June 21, 1971?


Famous people born on June 21, 1971:

  • Sandra Oh

    Acclaimed Canadian actress famous for her Emmy-nominated role in 'Grey's Anatomy' and critically acclaimed performances in film and...

  • Anette Olzon

    Swedish rock singer known for her work with symphonic metal bands Nightwish and Alyson Avenue, contributing significantly to the Nordic...

  • Josh Lucas

    American actor known for roles in films like 'Sweet Home Alabama' and 'A Beautiful Mind', with a successful career in Hollywood.

  • Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev

    Controversial Crown Prince of Nepal involved in the 2001 royal palace massacre, a significant and tragic event in Nepalese history.

  • Faryd Mondragón
  • Pedro Alonso

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


Famous people died on June 21, 1971:

  • Aleksej Michajlovič Isaev
  • Antoine Pol

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June 21, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 21, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 21st and June 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 1971 was It's Too Late by Carole King, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

  1. - It's Too Late youtube
  2. - Rainy Days And Mondays youtube
  3. - Want Ads youtube
  4. - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian) youtube
  5. - Treat Her Like A Lady youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 21, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

  1. - Knock Three Times youtube
  2. - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep youtube
  3. - I Did What I Did For Maria youtube
  4. - Banner Man youtube
  5. - Indiana Wants Me youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 1971 was Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1 by Wilson Pickett, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

  1. - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
  2. - Mr. Big Stuff youtube
  3. - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
  4. - I Don't Want To Do Wrong
  5. - Never Can Say Goodbye
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June 21, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 21, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:45 am and setting at 08:47 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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How old is someone born on June 21, 1971?


Someone born on June 21, 1971 is:

53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 23 days old,

or 2812 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19686 days old,

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

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