Thursday October 21, 1971: on this day

October 21, 1971 was the 294th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 21, 1971, who was born and died on October 21, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Maggie May by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Duck, You Sucker, directed by Sergio Leone), TV series (e.g. The Persuaders!) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 21st, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 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.

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October 21, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 21, 1971:

  • To live another summer opens at helen hayes nyc for 173 performances
  • Nobel prize for literature awarded to pablo neruda
  • William h rehnquist and lewis f powell nominated to us supreme court by nixon, following resignations of justices hugo black and john harlan
  • Us president richard nixon nominates lewis f powell and william h rehnquist to us supreme court, following resignations of justices hugo black and john harlan.
  • A gas explosion kills 22 people at a shopping centre near glasgow, scotland.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 21, 1971 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on October 21, 1971?


Famous people born on October 21, 1971:

  • Jade Jagger

    Jade Jagger is a British jewelry designer and former model.

  • Nick Oliveri

    American singer-songwriter and bass player (mondo generator kyuss, queens of the stone age).

  • Marc Lore

    Founder of Jet.

  • Paul Telfer

    Coach and player from scotland football.

  • Hal Duncan

    Scottish poet and author.

  • Thomas Ulsrud

    Norwegian curler.

  • Conor O'Shea

    Irish rugby player and coach.

  • Damien Martyn

    Australian cricketer.

  • Paul Norman Telfer

    Scottish footballer.

  • Dannii Minogue

    Musician.

  • Eddie Jones

    Athlete.

  • Kenneth Choi

    Actor.

  • Snoop Dogg

    Musician.

  • Rebecca Lynn Gray

    Indianapolis, indiana -- miss america - indiana (1996).

  • Shane Hannah

    Nfl guard (dallas cowboys).

  • Damon Bailey
  • Aleksej Guščin
  • Ted Budd
  • Norman Bergamelli

Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:

  • Louis Koo
    Louis Koo

    Louis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.

  • Ken Watanabe
    Ken Watanabe

    Ken watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Patti Davis
    Patti Davis

    American writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.

  • Aaron Tveit
    Aaron Tveit

    Stage actor.

  • Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan

    Canadian actress.

  • Glen Powell
    Glen Powell

    Glen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.

  • Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
    Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Jeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.

  • Matt Dallas
    Matt Dallas

    Matt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.

  • Blanca Suárez
    Blanca Suárez

    Spanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.

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


You are 52 years 6 months old,

or 630 months and 2 days old,

or 2739 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19178 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 21, 1971?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.

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


Famous people died on October 21, 1971:

  • Minnie Evans

    American artist (b. 1888).

  • Raymond Hatton

    Actor (girls in prison), suffers a heart attack at the age of 84.

  • Étienne Gailly
  • Samuel G.F. Brandon
  • Naoya Shiga

What famous deaths happened on October 21st?

Famous deaths on October 21st:

  • Maxene Andrews
    Maxene Andrews

    American soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.

  • Marty Ingels
    Marty Ingels

    American actor and comedian (d. 2015).

  • Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald

    Singer/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.

  • Jash Chopra

    Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.

  • Jaking Kerouac

    Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet, best known for his novel On the Road.

  • Jhace Kerouac

    Jhace Kerouac was a key figure in the Beat Generation, known for his spontaneous, stream-of-consciousness writing style in novels like 'On...

  • Benjerman Bradlee

    Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • Paisly Fitzgerald

    Paisly Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer who was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance literary movement.

  • Jarl Hjalmarson

    Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.

  • Pietra Aretino

    Pietra Aretino was an Italian Renaissance poet and playwright known for his satirical and controversial writings.

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


Holidays on October 21, 1971:

  • R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
  • Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
  • Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
  • Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
  • Diwali in India (2006)
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October 21, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 18th and October 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 21, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Maggie May
  2. - Superstar
  3. - Yo-Yo
  4. - Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
  5. - 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.

October 21, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 21, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
  2. - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
  3. - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
  4. - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 21, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 21, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
  2. - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
  3. - Make It Funky
  4. - You've Got To Crawl (Before You Walk)
  5. - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

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October 21, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 21, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Duck, You Sucker

Duck, You Sucker

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Sergio Leone

Starring: Rod Steiger, James Coburn, Romolo Valli, Maria Monti

Country: United States of America

Catlow

Catlow

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Sam Wanamaker

Starring: Yul Brynner, Richard Crenna, Leonard Nimoy, Daliah Lavi

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

Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon

Country: United States of America

Trinity Is STILL My Name!

Trinity Is STILL My Name!

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Enzo Barboni

Starring: Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Yanti Somer, Enzo Tarascio

Country: United States of America

October 21, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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 Persuaders!

The Persuaders!

Release year: 1971

Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Jason King

Jason King

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

The Electric Company

The Electric Company

Release year: 1971

Starring: Jim Boyd, Morgan Freeman, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant

Country: United States of America

October 21, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Living Well Is The Best Revenge by Calvin Tomkins

Living Well Is The Best Revenge

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Living Well Is The Best Revenge was first published in 1971. It is now available for younger generations with a new introduction from the author.

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

The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer

The Female Eunuch

By:

The 1970 publication of Germaine Greer’s The Female Eunuch was a major event that raised eyebrows and ire, while also creating a shock wave in recognition among women all over the globe.

The Drifters by James A. Michener

The Drifters

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James A. Michener, the acclaimed novelist, presents a poignant and powerful story about a disenchanted youth in Vietnam during this era.

Theirs Was The Kingdom by R.F. Delderfield

Theirs Was The Kingdom

By:

The long-awaited reissue is now available of the second novel in R. F. Delderfield’s classic God Is An Englishman series Theirs was the Kingdom

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 21, 1971?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 21, 1971?

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

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What is special about October 21st?

October 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of October. 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 October 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.

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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 October 1971?

October 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1971 calendar looked like.

Thursday October 21, 1971