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

calendar

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 in December 1971 calendar

history

December 24, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1971:

  • Peruvian airlines electra crashes at headwaters of amazon, killing all except juliane margaret koepcke (found ten days later).
  • Lansa flight 508 is struck by lightning and crashes in the puerto inca district in the department of huánuco in peru, killing 91.

LIFE Magazine

zodiac

December 24, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

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.

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 24, 1971! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

December 24, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Pig chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 24th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for December 24, 1971
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

December 24, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

51%

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.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on December 24, 1971

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!

This day in 30 sec.

birthday

Who was born on December 24, 1971?


Famous people born on December 24, 1971:

  • Ricky Martin
    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
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    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
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

  • Jason Miller
    Jason Miller

    Mma fighter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 24th

birthday

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.

RIP

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

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    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
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    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.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 24th

holidays

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.
vinyl songs

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:

  1. - Brand New Key
  2. - Family Affair
  3. - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
  4. - An Old Fashioned Love Song
  5. - 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:

  1. - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
  2. - Jeepster
  3. - Coz I Luv You
  4. - Tokoloshe Man
  5. - 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:

  1. - Family Affair
  2. - Clean Up Woman
  3. - Respect Yourself
  4. - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
  5. - Rock Steady

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was December 24, 1971 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

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:

Women in Revolt

Women in Revolt

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Paul Morrissey

Starring: Candy Darling, Jackie Curtis, Holly Woodlawn, Jonathan Kramer

Country: United States of America

Gumshoe

Gumshoe

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Starring: Albert Finney, Billie Whitelaw, Frank Finlay, Janice Rule

Black Killer

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

A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke

Country: United States of America

Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Hal Ashby

Starring: Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack

Country: United States of America

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:

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Release year: 1971

Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais

Country: Canada

The NBC Tuesday Mystery Movie

The NBC Tuesday Mystery Movie

Release year: 1971

Country: United States of America

Great Performances

Great Performances

Release year: 1971

Written by:

Starring: Julie Andrews, Plácido Domingo, Walter Cronkite, Renée Fleming

Country: United States of America

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:

The Vantage Point by Lyndon Baines Johnson

The Vantage Point

By:

What does it say about election years? Although the recent publication of Robert Caro's fourth volume of his massive biography about President Lyndon Baines Johnson might not answer this question it certainly does.

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

By:

The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …

Bear Island by Alistair MacLean

Bear Island

By:

The classic tale of adventure, death and mystery on an Arctic island by the famed master of suspense and action is now available in a reissue.

Wunnerful, Wunnerful! by Lawrence Welk with Bernice McGeehan

Wunnerful, Wunnerful!

By:

music, band

The Day Of The Jackal by Frederick Forsyth

The Day Of The Jackal

By:

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

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:

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

history

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.

history

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.

Find out more about December 24th

history

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

Do you remember 1971? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

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.

Discover how December 1971 calendar looked like.

Friday December 24, 1971