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August 27, 1971 was the 239th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 27, 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 August 27, 1971, who was born and died on August 27, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. See No Evil, directed by Richard Fleischer), TV series (e.g. Curiosity Shop) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 27, 1971?
- August 27, 1971: What happened on that day?
- August 27, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 27, 1971?
- August 27, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 27, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 27, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- August 27, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 27, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 27, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 27, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 27, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on August 27, 1971?
What day of the week was August 27, 1971?
August 27, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 239th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1971 can also be written as 8/27/1971 in the US and as 27/8/1971 in UK and Europe.
August 27, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 27, 1971:
- An attempted coup d'état fails in the african nation of chad. the government of chad accuses egypt of playing a role in the attempt and breaks off diplomatic relations.
August 27, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 27, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 27, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1971 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 August 27, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:52 pm and setting at 10:20 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1971.
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Who was born on August 27, 1971?
Famous people born on August 27, 1971:
![Julian Cheung]()
Julian CheungHong kong singer and actor.
- Kyung Lah
CNN correspondent known for her coverage of breaking news stories.
- Rob Harris
28-year-old skysurfer dies after falling while skydiving.
- Yolanda Adams
Yolanda Adams is a successful entrepreneur known for her ventures in the beauty and fashion industry.
- Ernest Faber
Dutch manager and footballer.
- Aygül Özkan
German politician and lawyer.
- Hisayuki Okawa
Japanese runner.
- Jim Flanigan
Nfl defensive tackle (chicago bears).
- Jason Kilar
Businessman.
- Thali Thalia
Musician.
- Felix da Housecat
- Mun Gyeong-eun
- Glen Osborne
- Edson Tortolero
- Kelly Rolleston
- Dirk Baldinger
Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:
![Aaron Paul]()
Aaron PaulAaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.
![Tom Ford]()
Tom FordFord, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.
![Paul Reubens]()
Paul ReubensAmerican comedian, better known as pee wee herman.
![Tuesday Weld]()
Tuesday WeldAmerican actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.
![Peter Stormare]()
Peter StormareSwedish actor, director, and playwright.
![Neha Dhupia]()
Neha DhupiaIndian actress and model.
![Chandra Wilson]()
Chandra WilsonChandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
![Harry Reems]()
Harry ReemsAmerican porn actor (d. 2013).
![Antonia Fraser]()
Antonia FraserEnglish author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.
![Martha Raye]()
Martha RayeAmerican entertainer.
August 27, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 7 months old,
or 631 months and 23 days old,
or 2747 weeks
or 19229 days old,
if you were born on August 27, 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 August 27, 1971?
There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 27, 1971.
August 27, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1971:
- Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...
- Bennett Cerf
Bennett Cerf was a renowned American publisher and co-founder of Random House.
- Lil Hardin Armstrong
Renowned jazz pianist and composer.
- Elio Bertocchi
- Giannino Castiglioni
What famous deaths happened on August 27th?
Famous deaths on August 27th:
![Jinx Falkenburg]()
Jinx FalkenburgAmerican actress known for her work in films and television.
![Greg Morris]()
Greg MorrisAmerican actor.
![Gracie Allen]()
Gracie AllenAmerican comedian and actress (born 1895).
- Gabbie Petito
Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.
- Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.
- Rishikesh Mukherjee
Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.
- Jaysiah Washington
Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Tryson Wapakhabulo
Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.
- Haile Selassie
Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...
- Malcolm Browne
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist known for his work in Vietnam.
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August 27, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 27, 1971:
- Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
- Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
- RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
August 27, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 27, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 27, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1971 was How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 27, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
- John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
- Five Man Electrical Band - Signs
- Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
- Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
August 27, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 27, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
- The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
- T Rex - Get It On
- Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
- Family - In My Own Time
August 27, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1971 was Spanish Harlem by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 27, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 27, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
- The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
- The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
- Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
- Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown (Part I)
August 27, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 27, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
See No Evil
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Mia Farrow, Dorothy Alison, Robin Bailey, Diane Grayson
Black Belly of the Tarantula
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Paolo Cavara
Starring: Giancarlo Giannini, Claudine Auger, Barbara Bouchet, Rossella Falk
The Nightcomers
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Michael Winner
Starring: Marlon Brando, Stephanie Beacham, Thora Hird, Harry Andrews
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
A Gunfight
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Lamont Johnson
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Johnny Cash, Jane Alexander, Karen Black
August 27, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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:
Curiosity Shop
Release year: 1971
Country: United States of America
All About Faces
Release year: 1971
Shock Theater
Release year: 1971
August 27, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 27, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Gift Horse
By: Hildegard Knef
Rates fine/near mint jacket because it is price-clipped, otherwise best copy, first edition, first printing jacket in mylar
The Passions Of The Mind
By: Irving Stone
A compelling portrait of the Viennese neurologer, which focuses on his intense, agonized research years that led to the discovery of psychoanalysis.
America, Inc
By: Morton Mintz and Jerry S. Cohen
This well-documented expose' exposes the incorpored rulers of the United States, and indeed of much of the globe. They are private governments that function as well as legitimate public authorities, it is revealed.
Myself Among Others
By: Ruth Gordon
The book will delight all those who are familiar with Ruth Gordon, the charming lady who appeared in TV situation comedy films and movies, and this book will be a joy to them.
The Drifters
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, the acclaimed novelist, presents a poignant and powerful story about a disenchanted youth in Vietnam during this era.
August 27, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 27, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Trek
Galaxy Game
Computer Space
The Oregon Trail
Who was the US President on August 27, 1971?
On August 27, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1971?
On August 27, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 27, 1971?
On August 27, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 27th?
August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of August. 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 August 27th, such as:
- 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
- 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
- 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.
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 August 1971?
August 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
