Friday December 24, 1971: on this day
December 24, 1971 was the 358th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 24, 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 December 24, 1971, who was born and died on December 24, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Brand New Key by Melanie), movies (e.g. Women in Revolt, directed by Paul Morrissey), TV series (e.g. The Hilarious House Of Frightenstein) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 24, 1971?
- December 24, 1971: What happened on that day?
- December 24, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 24, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 24, 1971?
- December 24, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 24, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- December 24, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 24, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- December 24, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 24, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 24, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 24, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 24, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on December 24, 1971?
What day of the week was December 24, 1971?
December 24, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 358th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 24, 1971 can also be written as 12/24/1971 in the US and as 24/12/1971 in UK and Europe.
December 24, 1971: What happened on that day?
December 24, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 24, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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December 24, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 24, 1971 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:20 am and setting at 12:13 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1971.
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Who was born on December 24, 1971?
Famous people born on December 24, 1971:
- Ricky Martin
Puerto-rican singer.
- Enrique Martín Morales
Puerto Rican singer known as Ricky Martin, famous for 'Livin' la Vida Loca'.
- Geoff Allott
New zealand cricketer.
- Sascha Fischer
German rugby player.
- Kim Kimble
Reality star.
- Jesus Silva
Wrestler.
- Giorgos Alkaios
Greek singer.
- Corey Haim
Actor.
- Christopher Daniels
American professional wrestler.
- Oro
Mexican professional wrestler (born 1971).
- Tamir Bloom in New York City
New york, usa.
- Jeremy Davidson (actor)
- Fabrice Borer
- Jeremy Davidson
- Tommi Kautonen
- Ömer Kılıç
- Miguel Lutonda
Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:
- Ava Gardner
American actress.
- Stephenie Meyer
Young adult author.
- Mark Valley
American actor.
- Lee Daniels
Director.
- Diedrich Bader
American actor.
- Satomi Ishihara
Japanese actress.
- Lynn Chen
Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.
- Clarence Gilyard
Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.
- Ruth Chatterton
American actress, writer, and pilot.
- Jason Miller
Mma fighter.
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December 24, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 3 months old,
or 627 months and 5 days old,
or 2727 weeks
or 19089 days old,
if you were born on December 24, 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 December 24, 1971?
There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 24, 1971.
December 24, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 24, 1971:
- Maria Koepcke
German-peruvian ornithologist and zoologist (d. 1971).
- Arturo Checchi
What famous deaths happened on December 24th?
Famous deaths on December 24th:
- Jack Klugman
Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.
- Harold Pinter
British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.
- Peter Lawford
British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.
- Norma Talmadge
American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.
- Charles Durning
American singer and actor (d. 2012).
- Liz Smith
American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.
- Ian Hendry
Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.
- Elener Adams
Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.
- Sharbel
Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.
- Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.
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December 24, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 24, 1971:
- December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
- It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
- In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
- The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
December 24, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 24, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 24, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1971 was Brand New Key by Melanie, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 24, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Melanie - Brand New Key
- Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
- Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
- Three Dog Night - An Old Fashioned Love Song
- Michael Jackson - Got To Be There
December 24, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1971 was Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) by Benny Hill, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 24, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 24, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
- T Rex - Jeepster
- Slade - Coz I Luv You
- John Kongos - Tokoloshe Man
- Isaac Hayes - Theme From 'shaft'
December 24, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 24, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 24, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
- Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
- The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself
- Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
- Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady
December 24, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 24, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 24, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:
December 24, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 24, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 24, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 24, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 24, 1971?
On December 24, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1971?
On December 24, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 24, 1971?
On December 24, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 24th?
December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. 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 December 24th, such as:
- 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
- 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
- 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.
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 December 1971?
December 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.