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Saturday October 23, 1971: on this day
October 23, 1971 was the 296th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 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 October 23, 1971, who was born and died on October 23, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 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 23rd, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 23, 1971?
- October 23, 1971: What happened on that day?
- October 23, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 23, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 23, 1971?
- October 23, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 23, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- October 23, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 23, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- October 23, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 23, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 23, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 23, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 23, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on October 23, 1971?
What day of the week was October 23, 1971?
October 23, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 296th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 23, 1971 can also be written as 10/23/1971 in the US and as 23/10/1971 in UK and Europe.
October 23, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 23, 1971:
- Wxlt (now wwsb) tv channel 40 in sarasota-bradenton, florida (abc) begins
October 23, 1971: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Buffalo Bills - San Diego Chargers : 3 - 20
October 23, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 23, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 23rd, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 23, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 23, 1971 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:37 am and setting at 09:25 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 23, 1971?
Famous people born on October 23, 1971:
- Fabrice Burgaud
A french magistrate is known for instructing the outreau case in 2004.
- Christopher Horner
American professional cyclist who won the Vuelta a España in 2013.
- Ambrosia Parsley
Lead singer of the band Shivaree.
- Chris Horner
American cyclist.
- Carlo Forlivesi
Italian-japanese scholar and composer.
- Alai Kalaniuvalu
Nfl guard (philadelphia eagles).
- Thomas Prugger
- Valentīns Lobaņovs
- Luca Minutilli
- Setona Mizushiro
- Bohuslav Sobotka
- Su Maozhen
- Salvatore Sullo
- Luis Torres
- Matthew Williamson
- Cristiano Anastasi
- Martino Gatti
- Dirk Hilbert
Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:
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Emilia ClarkeEmilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.
![Ryan Reynolds]()
Ryan ReynoldsCanadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.
![Johnny Carson]()
Johnny CarsonAmerican television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.
![Nancy Grace]()
Nancy GraceNancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...
![Amandla Stenberg]()
Amandla StenbergAmandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.
![Michael Crichton]()
Michael CrichtonAmerican author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.
![Dwight Yoakam]()
Dwight YoakamAmerican country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.
![Diana Dors]()
Diana DorsBritish actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.
![Sam Raimi]()
Sam RaimiAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
![Jennie Lee]()
Jennie LeeAmerican exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.
October 23, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 6 months old,
or 630 months and 1 day old,
or 2739 weeks and 4 days old,
or 19177 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 23, 1971?
There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 23, 1971.
October 23, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?
Famous deaths on October 23rd:
![Lino Ventura]()
Lino VenturaActor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.
![Oskar Werner]()
Oskar WernerA renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.
![Linden Travers]()
Linden TraversBritish actress known for her roles in classic films.
![Lou Jacobi]()
Lou JacobiToronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).
![Susan Peters]()
Susan PetersSpokane, washington -- actress.
![Robert Lansing]()
Robert LansingActor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.
- Khrystian Dior
Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.
- Mayling Soong
Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.
- Théophile Gautier
A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.
- Paullette Bourgeois
Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 23rd
October 23, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 23, 1971:
- Chemistry: Mole Day
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
- Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
- Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
- French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
October 23, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 23, 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 23, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1971 was Maggie May by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 23, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 23, 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:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May
- Carpenters - Superstar
- The Osmonds - Yo-Yo
- Cher - Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
- Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
October 23, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1971 was Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 23, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 23, 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:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
- Middle Of The Road - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
- The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
- Redbone - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
- Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
October 23, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 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 23, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 23, 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:
- The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
- Denise LaSalle - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
- James Brown - Make It Funky
- The 8th Day - You've Got To Crawl (Before You Walk)
- Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
October 23, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 23, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Sam Wanamaker
Starring: Yul Brynner, Richard Crenna, Leonard Nimoy, Daliah Lavi
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
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!
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Enzo Barboni
Starring: Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Yanti Somer, Enzo Tarascio
Country: United States of America
October 23, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
The Persuaders!
Release year: 1971
Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Jason King
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
The Electric Company
Release year: 1971
Starring: Jim Boyd, Morgan Freeman, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant
Country: United States of America
October 23, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 23, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee
By: Dee Brown
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.
Beyond Freedom And Dignity
By: B. F. Skinner
This profound and controversial book, a landmark in 20th-century thought, was originally published in 1971 by B. F. Skinner. It is a definitive statement on humankind and society.
The Shadow Of The Lynx
By: Victoria Holt
Nora Tamsin was fascinated at Charles Herrick's ruthlessness, but she realized that he deserved the name "The Lynx". His love for her was both overwhelming and terrifying.
Without Marx Or Jesus
By: Jean-Francois Revel
Jean-Francois Revel, a French journalist, shows us the American social movements in the turbulent 1960's and early 1970's.
The Day Of The Jackal
By: Frederick Forsyth
THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The
October 23, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 23, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Trek
Galaxy Game
Computer Space
The Oregon Trail
Who was the US President on October 23, 1971?
On October 23, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1971?
On October 23, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 23, 1971?
On October 23, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 23rd?
October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
- 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.
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.
