What happened on Wednesday June 23, 1971?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1971:

• Sylmar Tunnel Disaster A catastrophic methane explosion occurred at 2:30 a.m. in the Metropolitan Water District's Feather River Project tunnel, 170 feet underground. The explosion, likely caused by a welder's torch or a methane pocket, resulted in severe injuries and a massive loss of life. Four workers suffered fractures and burns, and tragically, 17 workers perished. The rescue operation was extremely challenging, with firefighters working in dangerous, hot, smoky, and water-filled conditions. All 17 bodies were recovered by June 26, 1971.
• Rick Wise Throws No-Hitter Against Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Rick Wise achieved a remarkable no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds, winning the game 4-0. This was a significant pitching performance that demonstrated Wise's exceptional skill and control on the mound.
• WTVP Channel 47 Launches in Peoria, Illinois WTVP, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television station, began broadcasting on channel 47 in Peoria, Illinois. This marked an important expansion of public media access for the local community, providing educational and cultural programming.

Events in 1971

June 23, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 23, 1971

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 1971

June 23, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 174th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1971 can also be written as 6/23/1971 in the US and as 23/6/1971 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1971 in June 1971 calendar

Famous people born on June 23, 1971:

• Kinga Preis

  Prominent Polish actress known for her versatile roles in television and cinema, with a significant presence in the Polish entertainment...

• Félix Potvin

  Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the NHL, most notably for the Toronto Maple Leafs, known for his exceptional...

• Ron Corning

  American television broadcaster who worked for ABC, co-hosting 'Good Day New York' and serving as co-anchor for 'World News Now' and 'World...

• Mary Lynn Rajskub

  American actress known for her comedic roles and her memorable performance as Chloe O'Brian in the television series '24'.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on June 23rd

Famous people died on June 23, 1971:

• Maria Anna di Braganza
• Jean Fréville

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on June 23rd

June 23, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1971 was It's Too Late by Carole King, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Carole King - It's Too Late
2. Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays
3. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
4. The Raiders - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
5. Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Treat Her Like A Lady

June 23, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
3. Tony Christie - I Did What I Did For Maria
4. Blue Mink - Banner Man
5. R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me

June 23, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 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. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
2. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
3. Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Don't Want To Do Wrong
5. Isaac Hayes - Never Can Say Goodbye

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 23, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 23, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 23, 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 23, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 05:44 am and setting at 10:12 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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Someone born on June 23, 1971 is:

53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 21 days old,

or 2812 weeks

or 19684 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 23, 1971?

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 23, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 23, 1971.

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