
Tuesday December 28, 1971
US date format: 12/28/1971, UK date format: 28/12/1971
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Capricorn (see zodiac on December 28, 1971). The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Mariana Tosca and Juan Villegas.
In that special week of December people in US were listening to Brand New Key by Melanie.
In UK Grandad by Clive Dunn was in the top 5 hits.
The Valachi Papers, directed by Terence Young, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971
while Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Hilarious House of Frightenstein.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Galaxy Game or Computer Space.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1971, at December 28 across the years or at December 1971 calendar.

Historical Events
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Holidays
- The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
Events
- Hasj falls from now on under (neath) the Opiumwet
Famous Birthday
- Mariana Tosca
- Juan Villegas
- Benny Agbayani: American baseball player.
- Anita Doth: Dutch singer-songwriter (2 Unlimited and...
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Famous Deaths
- Maximilian Raoul Walter Steiner: Composer, dies at 83.
- Max Steiner: Austrian-born American film music...
Movies
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 28, 1971?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
- Clive Dunn - Grandad
- Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
- Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
- Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
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TV Series
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Days to next December 28
If December 28, 1971 is your birthday you're 49 years, 22 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 11 months, 9 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1971?
- LIFE: Children
- Time: Stained glass depiction by Leandro Velasco of the parable of the Good Samaritan
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8260
Books
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Videogames
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 28, 1971?
On December 28, 1971 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is December 28, 1971?
On December 28, 1971 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on December 28, 1971?
On December 28, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1971?
On December 28, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 28, 1971?
On December 28, 1971 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 28, 1971?
On December 28, 1971 several famous people were born including, Mariana Tosca, Juan Villegas, Benny Agbayani.
Which famous people died on December 28, 1971?
Famous people died on December 28, 1971 include, Maximilian Raoul Walter Steiner, Max Steiner.
What was the number one song in December 28, 1971?
The number one song in the week of December 28, 1971 was Brand New Key by Melanie in US and I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers in UK.
What were the top hits on December 28, 1971?
The top hits on December 28, 1971 were Brand New Key by Melanie, American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean, Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone in US and I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers, Grandad by Clive Dunn, Mother Of Mine by Neil Reid in UK.
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