What happened on Saturday August 28, 1971?

Here's what happened on August 28, 1971:

• US Dollar Floats Against Japanese Yen On August 28, 1971, the United States allowed the US dollar to float freely against the Japanese yen, marking a significant moment in international monetary policy. This decision was part of the broader economic reforms initiated by President Richard Nixon, which fundamentally changed the post-World War II Bretton Woods fixed exchange rate system.
• MALEV Hungarian Airlines Flight 731 Crash On August 28, 1971, MALEV Hungarian Airlines Flight 731 suffered a catastrophic crash, resulting in the tragic loss of all nine crew members and 23 of the 25 passengers. Only two passengers survived this devastating aviation accident, which highlighted the critical importance of air safety standards during that era.

Events in 1971

August 28, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 28, 1971

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 1971

August 28, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 240th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1971 can also be written as 8/28/1971 in the US and as 28/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1971 in August 1971 calendar

Famous people born on August 28, 1971:

• Janet Evans

  Legendary Olympic swimmer who dominated long-distance freestyle events in the late 1980s and early 1990s, setting multiple world records.

• Joann Sfar

  Renowned French cartoonist and graphic novelist who has significantly contributed to contemporary comic art and animation.

• Daniel Goddard

  Australian-American actor known for his roles in television series and film.

• Todd Eldredge

  Accomplished American figure skater who was a six-time US national champion and world champion.

• Takahito Eguchi
• Atsushi Inaba

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on August 28th

Famous people died on August 28, 1971:

• Reuvein Margolies

  Austrian-hungarian-born israeli author and talmudic scholar (born 1889).

• Domenico Albergo
• Francis Humphrys
• Geoffrey Lawrence

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on August 28th

August 28, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 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.

1. Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
2. John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
3. Five Man Electrical Band - Signs
4. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
5. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff

August 28, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
2. The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
3. T Rex - Get It On
4. Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
5. Family - In My Own Time

August 28, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1971 was Spanish Harlem by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
2. The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
3. The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
4. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
5. Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown (Part I)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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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 28, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:55 pm and setting at 10:58 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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Your place in the Universe on August 28, 1971

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Someone born on August 28, 1971 is:

53 years 8 months old,

or 644 months and 16 days old,

or 2802 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19618 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1971?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 28, 1971.

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