What happened on Thursday October 21, 1971?

Here's what happened on October 21, 1971:

• Supreme Court Nominations President Richard Nixon nominates William H. Rehnquist and Lewis F. Powell to the US Supreme Court, following the resignations of Justices Hugo Black and John Harlan. These nominations would significantly shape the court's composition and judicial philosophy in the coming decades.
• Pablo Neruda Wins Nobel Prize Chilean poet Pablo Neruda is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, recognizing his extraordinary poetic achievements and significant contributions to world literature.
• USSR Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducts a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan, continuing the ongoing nuclear arms race during the Cold War period.
• Clarkston Gas Explosion A devastating gas explosion occurred in the town center of Clarkston, near Glasgow, Scotland, resulting in the tragic loss of 22 lives. The incident highlighted the critical importance of gas safety and infrastructure maintenance in urban areas.
• Theater Premiere in New York The play 'To Live Another Summer' opens at the Helen Hayes Theatre in New York City, running for 173 performances and contributing to the vibrant theatrical scene of the early 1970s.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Oct. 21, 1971

Newspapers from Oct. 21, 1971

October 21, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 294th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1971 can also be written as 10/21/1971 in the US and as 21/10/1971 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1971 in October 1971 calendar

Famous people born on October 21, 1971:

• Snoop Dogg

  Legendary rapper, actor, and media personality who has significantly influenced hip-hop culture globally.

• Jade Jagger

  Daughter of Mick Jagger, Jade is a renowned jewelry designer and former model who has made significant contributions to fashion and design.

• Nick Oliveri

  Influential bass player and singer-songwriter known for his work with iconic rock bands Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on October 21st

Famous people died on October 21, 1971:

• Minnie Evans

  American artist (b. 1888).

• Raymond Hatton
• Naoya Shiga

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on October 21st

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 21, 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 21st is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 21, 1971 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 09:37 am and setting at 07:39 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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Someone born on October 21, 1971 is:

53 years 6 months old,

or 642 months and 14 days old,

or 2793 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19555 days old,

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

There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.

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

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

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