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see horoscope and birth chart for May 24, 1971What happened on Monday May 24, 1971?
About May 24th, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 24, 1971, a devastating commuter bus accident occurred when the vehicle plunged into the Panama Canal, resulting in a catastrophic loss of life. Out of 43 passengers aboard, 38 tragically lost their lives in this horrific incident. The accident highlighted the critical importance of transportation safety and infrastructure maintenance in Panama during the early 1970s.
- Day of the week: May 24th, 1971 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones
- #1 UK song: Knock Three Times by Dawn
- Popular movie: One More Train to Rob directed by Andrew V. McLaglen
More about May 24th, 1971? See below for more news and curiosities on May 24th, 1971.
Table of contents
- May 24, 1971: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 24, 1971?
- Who was born on May 24, 1971?
- May 24, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- May 24, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- May 24, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 24, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 24, 1971?
- Back in 1971
May 24, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 24, 1971:
- Tragic Bus Accident in Panama Canal On May 24, 1971, a devastating commuter bus accident occurred when the vehicle plunged into the Panama Canal, resulting in a catastrophic loss of life. Out of 43 passengers aboard, 38 tragically lost their lives in this horrific incident. The accident highlighted the critical importance of transportation safety and infrastructure maintenance in Panama during the early 1970s.
May 24, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 24, 1971?
Who was born on May 24, 1971?
Famous people born on May 24, 1971:
- Kris Draper
Professional Canadian ice hockey player who spent most of his career with the Detroit Red Wings, winning multiple Stanley Cup championships...
- George Osborne
British politician who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2010 to 2016, playing a significant role in UK economic policy during the...
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May 24, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 24, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 24th and May 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 24, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1971 was Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
- The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
- Three Dog Night - Joy To The World
- Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
- The Honey Cone - Want Ads
- Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy
May 24, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
- Dawn - Knock Three Times
- The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar / Bitch / Let It Rock
- Dave & Ansil Collins - Double Barrel
- R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me
- Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy
May 24, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 1971 was Want Ads by The Honey Cone, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
- The Honey Cone - Want Ads
- Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
- The 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman
- Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
- Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
May 24, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.
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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 24, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 24, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 24, 1971 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:05 am and setting at 10:04 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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Your place in the Universe on May 24, 1971
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Someone born on May 24, 1971 is:
53 years 10 months old,
or 646 months and 30 days old,
or 2813 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19693 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1971?
There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 24th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 24, 1971.
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