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.
likes
Like this day if it is important to you!
Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 28, 1971?
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...
- See more
Famous Deaths
- Maximilian Raoul Walter Steiner: Composer, dies at 83.
- Max Steiner: Austrian-born American film music...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
Watch popular movies, TV series and live events, start your 30-day free trial
See other popular movies of the week
Gentlemen of Fortune
Directed by: Aleksandr Seryj
Starring: Evgeniy Leonov, Georgiy Vitsin, Radner Muratov, Saveliy Kramarov
A Clockwork Orange
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke
Country: United States of America
Fiddler on the Roof
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon
Country: United States of America
Harold and Maude
Directed by: Hal Ashby
Starring: Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack
Country: United States of America
The French Connection
Directed by: William Friedkin
Starring: Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco
Country: United States of America
Have a look at the old UK newspapers from December 28, 1971 and get them!
Get UK historic newspapers from December 28, 1971
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 28, 1971?
Unlimited, ad-free streaming of over a million songs, 30 day Free Trial
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)
Make this day unforgettable
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
Watch popular movies, TV series and live events, start your 30-day free trial
The Hilarious House of Frightenstein
Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais
Country: Canada
The Intruder
The View from Daniel Pike
Written by: Edward Boyd
Starring: Roddy McMillan, David Gallacher
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Ways of Seeing
Starring: John Berger
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Prosjaci i sinovi
Starring: Rade Serbedzija, Antun Kujavec, Milan Srdoc, Biserka Alibegovic
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
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
Unlimited books on any devices, try your first month free
Honor Thy Father
By: Gay Talese
A classic masterwork newly updatedThe electrifying true story of the rise and fall of New York's notorious Bonanno crime familyOn New York's Park Avenue on a rainy Tuesday night in October
Tracy And Hepburn
By: Garson Kanin
This classic Hollywood memoir is again available, now with a new foreword by the author. Spence Tracy and Kate Hepburn were the couple everyone knew of but no one really knew
Beyond Freedom And Dignity
By: B. F. Skinner
In this profound and profoundly controversial work, a landmark of 20th-century thought originally published in 1971, B. F. Skinner makes his definitive statement about humankind and society.Insisting
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee
By: Dee Brown
Immediately recognized as a revelatory and enormously controversial book since its first publication in 1971, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is universally recognized as one of those rare books that
The Day Of The Jackal
By: Frederick Forsyth
THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FORSYTH“The Day of the Jackal makes such comparable books such as The Manchurian Candidate and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold seem like Hardy Boy mysteries.”—The
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Star Trek
Galaxy Game
Computer Space
The Oregon Trail
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.
This day in 30 sec.
Like this day if it is important to you!
likes