Sunday May 23, 1971: on this day

May 23, 1971 was the 143rd day of the year 1971, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 23, 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 May 23, 1971, who was born and died on May 23, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Joy To The World by Three Dog Night), movies (e.g. Big Jake, directed by George Sherman, John Wayne), TV series (e.g. Quentin Durward) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1971?


May 23, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1971 can also be written as 5/23/1971 in the US and as 23/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1971:

  • Kathy whitworth wins lpga suzuki golf internationalionale.
  • Rock group iron butterfly disbands.
  • An air crash at rijeka airport, yugoslavia kills 78 people, mostly british tourists.
  • Austria and the people's republic of china establish diplomatic relations.
  • Qantas agrees to pay $500,000 to bomb hoaxer-extortionist mr. brown (peter macari), who is later arrested.
  • Six armed passengers hijack a romanian passenger plane and force it to fly to vienna.
  • Christie's auctions a diamond known as deepdene it is later found to be artificially colored.
  • Seventy-eight people are killed when aviogenex flight 130 crashes on approach to rijeka airport in present-day rijeka, croatia (then the socialist federal republic of yugoslavia).
  • The intercontinental hotel in bucharest opens, becoming the second-tallest building in the city.

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May 23, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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

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

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

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May 23, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:23 am and setting at 09:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1971.

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Who was born on May 23, 1971?


Famous people born on May 23, 1971:

  • Aswad Ali

    Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches.

  • George Osborne

    British chancellor of exchequer.

  • Nicolas Ancion

    Belgian writer.

  • Laurel Holloman

    Laurel holloman is an american actress best known for her role as tina kennard in the television series the l word.

  • Joseph Rogers

    Canadian football league receiver (winnipeg blue bombers).

  • Issac Booth

    Nfl safety cornerback (cleveland browns).

  • Marshall Boze in San Manual

    Arizona, usa; pitcher (milwaukee brewers).

  • Charlie Dupont
  • Rytis Vaišvila
  • Fillemon Kanalelo

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 6 days old,

or 2757 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19304 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 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 May 23, 1971?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

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

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

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May 23, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1971:

  • Lew Welch
  • Basil Dearden

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1971:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1971:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1971:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1971 was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 23, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Joy To The World
  2. - Never Can Say Goodbye
  3. - Brown Sugar
  4. - Put Your Hand In The Hand
  5. - Me And You And A Dog Named Boo

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 23, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Knock Three Times
  2. - Brown Sugar / Bitch / Let It Rock
  3. - Double Barrel
  4. - Indiana Wants Me
  5. - It Don't Come Easy

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1971 was BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 23, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
  2. - Want Ads
  3. - Never Can Say Goodbye
  4. - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
  5. - (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People

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May 23, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Big Jake

Big Jake

Release year: 1971

Directed by: George Sherman, John Wayne

Starring: John Wayne, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara, Patrick Wayne

Country: United States of America

Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Don Taylor

Starring: Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trundy

Country: United States of America

The Go-Between

The Go-Between

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Joseph Losey

Starring: Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Margaret Leighton, Michael Redgrave

The Grissom Gang

The Grissom Gang

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Kim Darby, Scott Wilson, Tony Musante, Robert Lansing

Daughters of Darkness

Daughters of Darkness

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Harry Kümel

Starring: Delphine Seyrig, John Karlen, Danielle Ouimet, Andrea Rau

May 23, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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:

Quentin Durward

Quentin Durward

Release year: 1971

Starring: Marie-France Boyer

Country: France

Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne

Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Hans Quest

The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille

Primus

Primus

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Moshcam

May 23, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Passenger To Frankfurt by Agatha Christie

Passenger To Frankfurt

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Harper Collins is now the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress suspense--creator and indomitable sleuth Miss Marple as well as meticulous Belgian detective Hercule poirot and many other memorable characters

Civilisation by Kenneth Clark

Civilisation

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Civilisation - 48 pages in full colour

The Underground Man by Ross Macdonald

The Underground Man

By:

Archer follows a missing child as a mysterious fire burns in the hills above a Southern California town. This child could be either the victim or pawn in a marital dispute.

Summer Of '42 by Herman Raucher

Summer Of '42

By:

"SUMMER OF '42" is a sweet and tender novel...The end result is high hilarity. Raucher is a comic-artist that is able convey the joys and fears...of

The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer

The Female Eunuch

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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.

May 23, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 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

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1971?

On May 23, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1971?

On May 23, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1971?

On May 23, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. 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 May 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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 May 1971?

May 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1971 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 23, 1971