What happened on Wednesday September 22, 1971?

Here's what happened on September 22, 1971:

• OPEC Strategizes Oil Price Negotiations The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) instructed its member states to collectively negotiate oil price increases in response to the US dollar's devaluation. This decision signaled OPEC's emerging economic power and its ability to influence global energy markets by coordinating pricing strategies.
• United States Conducts Nuclear Test The United States performed a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its ongoing nuclear weapons development and testing program during the Cold War period. These tests were part of the broader strategic nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• Seoul–Pyongyang Hotline Established The first direct telephone communication line between South Korea and North Korea was inaugurated, marking a significant diplomatic channel during the Cold War era. This hotline represented a rare direct communication pathway between the two technically still-at-war nations, potentially offering a mechanism for crisis communication and tension reduction.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Sep. 22, 1971

Newspapers from Sep. 22, 1971

September 22, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 265th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 22, 1971 can also be written as 9/22/1971 in the US and as 22/9/1971 in UK and Europe.

September 22, 1971 in September 1971 calendar

Famous people born on September 22, 1971:

• Chesney Hawkes

  English pop singer best known for his 1991 hit single 'The One and Only', which became an iconic song of the early 1990s.

• Luke Wilson

  American actor known for comedic roles in films like 'Legally Blonde', 'Old School', and 'The Royal Tenenbaums'.

• Alfonso Ribeiro

  American actor famous for playing Carlton Banks in the popular sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' alongside Will Smith.

• Märtha

  The last known passenger pigeon, who died at Cincinnati Zoo in 1914, marking the extinction of the species.

• Marta Luisa di Norvegia
• Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on September 22nd

Famous people died on September 22, 1971:

• Raffaele Pelligra

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on September 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 22, 1971 was Go Away Little Girl by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week September 20th and September 26th.

1. Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl
2. Rod Stewart - Maggie May
3. Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine
4. Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
5. Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 22, 1971 was Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams, according to the music chart for the week September 20th and September 26th.

1. The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
2. Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
3. Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
4. The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
5. Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 22, 1971 was Stick-Up by The Honey Cone, according to the music chart for the week September 20th and September 26th.

1. The Honey Cone - Stick-Up
2. James Brown - Make It Funky
3. Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
4. Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown (Part I)
5. Stevie Wonder - If You Really Love Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 22nd is Virgo.

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

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September 22, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 22, 1971 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 22, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:40 am and setting at 08:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1971.

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Someone born on September 22, 1971 is:

53 years 7 months old,

or 643 months and 22 days old,

or 2799 weeks

or 19593 days old,

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

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 22nd 2025.

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

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

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