Friday March 26, 1971: on this day

March 26, 1971 was the 85th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 26, 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 March 26, 1971, who was born and died on March 26, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 26, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Me And Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin), movies (e.g. The Beguiled, directed by Don Siegel), TV series (e.g. The Ten Commandments) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 26th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 26, 1971?


March 26, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 85th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1971 can also be written as 3/26/1971 in the US and as 26/3/1971 in UK and Europe.

March 26, 1971 in March 1971 calendar

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March 26, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 26, 1971:

  • Benny hill show tops tv ratings
  • Cannon with william conrad premieres on cbs-tv
  • East pakistan declares its independence from pakistan to form people's republic of bangladesh and the bangladesh liberation war begins.

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March 26, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 26, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 26, 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 March 26th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 26, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:28 am and setting at 07:46 pm.

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

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Who was born on March 26, 1971?


Famous people born on March 26, 1971:

  • Rennae Stubbs

    Australian former professional tennis player known for her success in doubles competitions.

  • Tommie Sunshine

    Renowned DJ and music producer in the electronic dance music scene.

  • Martyn Day

    Scottish politician.

  • Erick Morillo

    Colombian-american disc jockey, record label owner, and music producer (d. 2020)[28].

  • Paul Williams

    American singer and choreographer (b. 1939).

  • Jesus Tavarez in Santo Domingo

    Dominican republic; outfielder, florida marlins.

  • Behzad Ghorbani

    Iranian planarialogist and zoologist.

  • Francis Lawrence

    Director.

  • Sheryl Swoopes

    Athlete.

  • Dave DeGraaf in Lansing

    Michigan, usa; team handball circle (olympics 1996).

  • Tommy Fagan Canadian Football League/NFL defensive end (Atlanta Falcons

    Winnipeg blue bombers).

  • Rennae Stubbs in Sydney

    Australia; tennis star.

  • Carmindy
  • Moyoco Anno
  • Liviu Ciobotariu
  • Kim Graham
  • Rogério Klafke

Whose famous birthday is on March 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 26th:

  • Keira Knightley
    Keira Knightley

    Keira knightley is a british actress known for her roles in period dramas and blockbuster films such as pirates of the caribbean.

  • Juliana Paes
    Juliana Paes

    Juliana paes is a brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'india – a love story' and 'a favorita'.

  • Steven Tyler
    Steven Tyler

    Aerosmith was formed in 1970 by aerosmith, an american musician.

  • Diana Ross
    Diana Ross

    American singer and academy award nominated actress.

  • Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann

    Leslie mann is an american actress known for her roles in comedy films such as 'knocked up' and 'the 40-year-old virgin'.

  • Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy

    American actor who was best known for his role as spock, the pointed-eared alien in "star trek," 1965-1967.

  • James Caan
    James Caan

    American actor.

  • Joseph Campbell
    Joseph Campbell

    American author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.

  • Richard Dawkins
    Richard Dawkins

    British evolutionary biologist.

  • Jennifer Grey
    Jennifer Grey

    Jennifer grey is an american actress best known for her role as baby in the iconic film dirty dancing.

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March 26, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years and 24 days old,

or 636 months and 24 days old,

or 2769 weeks

or 19383 days old,

if you were born on March 26, 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 March 26, 1971?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 26th 2025.

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

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

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March 26, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 26, 1971:

  • Lenora Mattingly Weber

    American author known for her Beany Malone series.

  • Ana Adamuzm

What famous deaths happened on March 26th?

Famous deaths on March 26th:

  • Jan Sterling
    Jan Sterling

    American actress who made her film debut in 1948 with "johnny belinda".

  • Jean Stafford
    Jean Stafford

    American short-story writer, pulitzer prize winner in 1970.

  • Sarah Bernhardt
    Sarah Bernhardt

    French stage actress, "the divine sarah", was a legend and world-famous.

  • Walter Abel
    Walter Abel

    American actor and singer (d. 1987).

  • Innocent Vareed Thekkethala
    Innocent Vareed Thekkethala

    Indian actor and politician (b. 1948).

  • Richard Arlen
    Richard Arlen

    Actor (apache uprising and wings), dies aged 75.

  • Jan Berry
    Jan Berry

    American singer-songwriter jan and dean (d. 2004).

  • Lloyde George

    British Prime Minister during World War I..

  • Wilba Whitman

    Wilba Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature, known...

  • Wake Whitman

    Wake Whitman was a renowned American poet and novelist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature.

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March 26, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 26, 1971:

  • Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii
  • Zoroastrianism - Prophet Zoroaster's Birthday.

Saints celebrated on March 26, 1971:

  • Saint Emmanuel (died 304)
  • Saint Ludger
  • Saint Larissa
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March 26, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 26, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 22nd and March 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1971 was Me And Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

March 26, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 26, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 22nd and March 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Me And Bobby McGee
  2. - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
  3. - She's A Lady
  4. - Proud Mary
  5. - For All We Know

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 26, 1971 was Baby Jump by Mungo Jerry, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

March 26, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 26, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 22nd and March 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Jump
  2. - Hot Love
  3. - Another Day
  4. - Rose Garden
  5. - My Sweet Lord

March 26, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 26, 1971 was What's Going On by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

March 26, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 26, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 22nd and March 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What's Going On
  2. - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
  3. - You're All I Need To Get By
  4. - Soul Power (Pt. 1)
  5. - Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You

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March 26, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 26, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Beguiled

The Beguiled

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Geraldine Page, Elizabeth Hartman, Jo Ann Harris

Country: United States of America

Flight of the Doves

Flight of the Doves

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Ralph Nelson

Starring: Ron Moody, Jack Wild, Dorothy McGuire, Stanley Holloway

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

Brother John

Brother John

Release year: 1971

Directed by: James Goldstone

Starring: Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Beverly Todd

THX 1138

THX 1138

Release year: 1971

Directed by: George Lucas

Starring: Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Don Pedro Colley, Maggie McOmie

Country: United States of America

March 26, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 26, 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 Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille

Primus

Primus

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Moshcam

Return of Ultraman

Return of Ultraman

Release year: 1971

Starring: Jiro Dan

Country: Japan

March 26, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 26, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Throne Of Saturn by Allen Drury

The Throne Of Saturn

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This prolific 20th Century American author has written a novel about space and politics

Passenger To Frankfurt by Agatha Christie

Passenger To Frankfurt

By:

Harper Collins is now the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress suspense--creator and indomitable sleuth Miss Marple as well as meticulous Belgian detective Hercule poirot and many other memorable characters

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

By:

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.

Fifth Business by Robertson Davies

Fifth Business

By:

Ramsay is a man two-born, a man who was decorated with the Victoria Cross at Passchendaele in World War I and has now returned to his home.

The New Centurions by Joseph Wambaugh

The New Centurions

By:

Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.

March 26, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 26, 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 March 26, 1971?

On March 26, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 26, 1971?

On March 26, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 26, 1971?

On March 26, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 26th?

March 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of March. 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 March 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war: a strike in north-west yemen kills seven people and injures eight more at a hospital. it occurred at a time when staff and patients were arriving.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in britain: six alleged members from the banned neo nazi group national action appear before a court. one person is accused of plotting to murder mp rosie cooper, while another is charged with inciting death.
  • 2017 - After hitting a powerline near kramatorsk in donetsk oblast and crashing into it, a mi-2 transport helicopter from ukraine crashed, killing all five crew members.

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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

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What was the calendar for March 1971?

March 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

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Friday March 26, 1971