What happened on Wednesday February 24, 1971?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1971:

• Algeria Nationalizes French Oil Companies In a significant economic and political move, the Algerian government seized majority control (51 percent) of stock ownership in French oil companies, effectively nationalizing these strategic assets. This action represented a bold assertion of economic sovereignty and marked a pivotal moment in post-colonial Algeria's relationship with its former colonial power, France.
• Hank Aaron's Batting Practice Baseball legend Hank Aaron demonstrated his exceptional batting skills during a workout in West Palm Beach, powerfully driving numerous baseballs to the left field fence. This practice session highlighted Aaron's remarkable athletic prowess during his professional baseball career.
• All India Forward Bloc Leadership Change Following the tragic assassination of chairman Hemantha Kumar Bose three days earlier, the All India Forward Bloc held an emergency central committee meeting. During this critical session, P.K. Mookiah Thevar was appointed as the new chairman, ensuring continuity of leadership during a tumultuous period.

Events in 1971

February 24, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1971

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1971

February 24, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 55th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1971 can also be written as 2/24/1971 in the US and as 24/2/1971 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1971 in February 1971 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1971:

• Pedro de la Rosa

  Spanish Formula One racing driver who competed in multiple seasons, known for driving for teams like McLaren, Sauber, and HRT.

• Gillian Flynn

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on February 24th

February 24, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1971 was One Bad Apple by The Osmonds, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. The Osmonds - One Bad Apple
2. Jackson 5 - Mama's Pearl
3. Dawn - Knock Three Times
4. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
5. Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind

February 24, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1971 was Baby Jump by Mungo Jerry, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Mungo Jerry - Baby Jump
2. Paul McCartney - Another Day
3. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
4. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
5. Perry Como - It's Impossible

February 24, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1971 was Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Johnnie Taylor - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone
2. Jackson 5 - Mama's Pearl
3. Wilson Pickett - Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
4. The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
5. Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1971 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 24, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:09 am and setting at 06:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 1971

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Someone born on February 24, 1971 is:

54 years 2 months old,

or 650 months and 20 days old,

or 2829 weeks

or 19803 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 1971?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 24, 1971.

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