What happened on Friday February 26, 1971?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1971:

• United Nations Establishes Earth Day U.N. Secretary General U Thant officially signed a proclamation designating the vernal equinox as Earth Day, marking a significant moment in global environmental awareness and recognition of planetary ecological concerns.
• Rick Lyle NFL Player Profile Rick Lyle, a professional football player who played as a defensive end and defensive tackle for the New York Jets.
• South African Cricket Keeper Passes Away Edward van der Merwe, a cricket player who represented South Africa in two Test matches during the 1930s, died on this date.

Events in 1971

February 26, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 26, 1971

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 1971

February 26, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 57th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1971 can also be written as 2/26/1971 in the US and as 26/2/1971 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 1971 in February 1971 calendar

Famous people born on February 26, 1971:

• Max Martin

  Max Martin is a legendary Swedish-American music producer and songwriter who has crafted hit songs for numerous global pop stars like...

• Erykah Badu

  Erykah Badu is a pioneering neo-soul artist who revolutionized R&B music in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• Hélène Segara

  Hélène Segara is a renowned French pop singer with a powerful and emotive vocal range.

• Romane Serda

  Romane Serda is a French singer of Spanish descent, known for her personal connection to the French music scene through her past marriage to...

• Emmanuel Levy
• Lirio Abbate

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on February 26th

Famous people died on February 26, 1971:

• Fernandel

  Fernandel was a renowned French actor and comedian famous for his distinctive horse-like facial expressions and memorable performances in...

• Enric Martí i Carreto
• Tullio Carminati
• Nello Ciaccheri

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on February 26th

February 26, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 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 26, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 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 26, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 26, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:04 am and setting at 08:56 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 26, 1971

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Someone born on February 26, 1971 is:

54 years 2 months old,

or 650 months and 18 days old,

or 2828 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19801 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1971?

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 26, 1971.

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