What happened on Monday February 22, 1971?

Here's what happened on February 22, 1971:

• Hafiz al-Assad Becomes President of Syria Lieutenant General Hafiz al-Assad seized power through a bloodless intra-party coup, becoming the President of Syria. This marked a significant moment in Syrian political history, as al-Assad would go on to rule the country for nearly three decades, establishing a powerful authoritarian regime that would profoundly shape Syria's political landscape.
• Max Lane: NFL Player Max Lane, an NFL tackle who played for the New England Patriots, was born on this date. Lane was a professional American football player who contributed to the team's offensive line.
• Rico Mack: Football Player Rico Mack, a linebacker for the Amsterdam Admirals, was born on this date. He was part of the World League of American Football (WLAF), an international professional American football league.

Events in 1971

February 22, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 22, 1971

Newspapers from Feb. 22, 1971

February 22, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1971 can also be written as 2/22/1971 in the US and as 22/2/1971 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 1971 in February 1971 calendar

Famous people born on February 22, 1971:

• Lea Salonga

  Renowned Filipino actress and singer who achieved international acclaim for her role in Miss Saigon.

• Lisa Fernandez

  Legendary Olympic softball pitcher who won multiple gold medals, representing the United States in international competitions.

• Gilbert Brown

  NFL defensive tackle who played for the Green Bay Packers and was a key player in their Super Bowl XXXI victory.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on February 22nd

Famous people died on February 22, 1971:

• Frédéric Mariotti

  French actor (b. 1883).

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on February 22nd

February 22, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1971 was One Bad Apple by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. The Osmonds - One Bad Apple
2. Jackson 5 - Mama's Pearl
3. Dawn - Knock Three Times
4. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
5. Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind

February 22, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1971 was Baby Jump by Mungo Jerry, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Mungo Jerry - Baby Jump
2. Paul McCartney - Another Day
3. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
4. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
5. Perry Como - It's Impossible

February 22, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1971 was Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Johnnie Taylor - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone
2. Jackson 5 - Mama's Pearl
3. Wilson Pickett - Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
4. The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
5. Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd 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 22, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 22, 1971 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 22, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:57 am and setting at 03:40 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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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 1971

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Someone born on February 22, 1971 is:

54 years 2 months old,

or 650 months and 22 days old,

or 2829 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19805 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 1971?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 22, 1971.

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