Sunday October 24, 1971: on this day

October 24, 1971 was the 297th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 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 October 24, 1971, who was born and died on October 24, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 24, 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 24th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 24, 1971?


October 24, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 297th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1971 can also be written as 10/24/1971 in the US and as 24/10/1971 in UK and Europe.

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history

October 24, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 24, 1971:

  • Texas stadium opens - dallas cowboys beat new england patriots 44-21.

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October 24, 1971: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Detroit Lions : 28 - 23
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Oakland Raiders : 27 - 31
  • Denver Broncos - Cleveland Browns : 27 - 0
  • Green Bay Packers - Los Angeles Rams : 13 - 30
  • Houston Oilers - Pittsburgh Steelers : 16 - 23
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October 24, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th 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 24, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Pig chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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.

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

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on October 24, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:30 pm and setting at 10:29 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 24, 1971?


Famous people born on October 24, 1971:

  • Dervla Kirwan
    Dervla Kirwan

    Producer and actress from ireland.

  • Caprice Bourret

    Caprice Bourret is a former model who has also participated in various sports events.

  • Jemina Rooper

    Known for research in marine biology.

  • Zephyr Teachout

    American law professor known for her work on corruption and political reform.

  • Caprice

    British model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry.

  • Aaron Bailey

    Nfl wide receiver (indianapolis colts).

  • Gustavo Jorge

    Argentina international rugby union player.

  • Diane Guthrie-Gresham

    Jamaican track and field athlete.

  • Mike Verstegen

    Nfl guard (no saints).

  • Matthew Williamson

    Designer.

  • Antony Hegarty

    English singer-songwriter and pianist (hercules and love affair and antony and the johnsons).

  • Anohni
  • Simona Pergreffi
  • Gianmarco Pozzoli
  • Agent Sawu
  • Marco Zwyssig
  • Dale Torborg
  • Aldo Cavero

Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:

  • Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline

    American actor and director.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Martin Campbell
    Martin Campbell

    New zealand producer and director.

  • Mallika Sherawat
    Mallika Sherawat

    Mallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.

  • Tim Pocock
    Tim Pocock

    Tim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Sammy Petrillo
    Sammy Petrillo

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Tom Fletcher
    Tom Fletcher

    Nfl defensive safety (seattle seahawks).

  • Natalie Anderson
    Natalie Anderson

    Tv actress.

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October 24, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 5 months old,

or 629 months and 26 days old,

or 2738 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19171 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 24, 1971?

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.

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

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

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October 24, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 24, 1971:

  • Jo Siffert

    Swiss race car driver and motorcycle racer (b. 1936).

  • Carl Ruggles

    American composer and pianist (d. 1971).

  • Chuck Hughes

    Detroit lions player, collapses during a game and then dies.

  • Fernand Quinet

    Belgian composer / conductor (guerre), passes away at 73.

  • Albino Uggè
  • Francesco Napolitano
  • Enrico Bianchini

What famous deaths happened on October 24th?

Famous deaths on October 24th:

  • Raul Julia
    Raul Julia

    Raul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Anita Björk
    Anita Björk

    Swedish actress (b. 1923).

  • Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume

    American television and musical stage actor.

  • Marcia Strassman
    Marcia Strassman

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Peggy Moran
    Peggy Moran

    American singer and actress (d. 2002).

  • Leslie Jordan
    Leslie Jordan

    American actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).

  • Claire Windsor
    Claire Windsor

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Ana Bertha Lepe
    Ana Bertha Lepe

    Mexican model and actress (b. 1934).

  • John McCarthy

    Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.

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holidays

October 24, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 24, 1971:

  • Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
  • Discordianism - Maladay
  • Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
  • United Nations Day (charter 1945)

Observances on October 24, 1971:

  • Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
  • United Nations Day
  • World Development Information Day
  • Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
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October 24, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1971 was Maggie May by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 24, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 24, 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:

  1. - Maggie May
  2. - Superstar
  3. - Yo-Yo
  4. - Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
  5. - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1971 was Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 24, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 24, 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:

  1. - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
  2. - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
  3. - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
  4. - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
  5. - Did You Ever

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 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 24, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 24, 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:

  1. - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
  2. - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
  3. - Make It Funky
  4. - You've Got To Crawl (Before You Walk)
  5. - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

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October 24, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 24, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Duck, You Sucker

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

Catlow

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Sam Wanamaker

Starring: Yul Brynner, Richard Crenna, Leonard Nimoy, Daliah Lavi

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

Fiddler on the Roof

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!

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 24, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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 Persuaders!

The Persuaders!

Release year: 1971

Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Jason King

Jason King

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

The Electric Company

The Electric Company

Release year: 1971

Starring: Jim Boyd, Morgan Freeman, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant

Country: United States of America

October 24, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 24, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ra Expeditions by Thor Heyerdahl

The Ra Expeditions

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Ra tells the tale of Heyerdahl’s 45-foot papyrus boat, which was modeled on the ones in the pharoah’s wall paintings.

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

The Passions Of The Mind by Irving Stone

The Passions Of The Mind

By:

A compelling portrait of the Viennese neurologer, which focuses on his intense, agonized research years that led to the discovery of psychoanalysis.

Summer Of The Red Wolf by Morris West

Summer Of The Red Wolf

By:

Summer of the Red Wolf tells the story of a man who struggles with the daily complexities and torments of his everyday life. He travels to Scotland to confront his inner demons.

The Drifters by James A. Michener

The Drifters

By:

James A. Michener, the acclaimed novelist, presents a poignant and powerful story about a disenchanted youth in Vietnam during this era.

October 24, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 24, 1971?

On October 24, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1971?

On October 24, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 24, 1971?

On October 24, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about October 24th?

October 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
  • 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.

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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.

Discover how October 1971 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 24, 1971