What happened on Friday May 28, 1971?

Here's what happened on May 28, 1971:

• USSR Mars 3 Spacecraft Soft Lands on Mars The Soviet Union successfully launched the Mars 3 spacecraft on May 28, 1971, marking a historic milestone in space exploration as the first mission to achieve a soft landing on the Martian surface. This groundbreaking achievement represented a significant advancement in humanity's understanding of planetary exploration and Soviet space technology.
• Paul McCartney Releases Solo Album 'Ram' Former Beatles member Paul McCartney released his second solo studio album 'Ram' on May 28, 1971. The album, a collaboration with his wife Linda McCartney, featured eclectic musical styles and would later be recognized as an influential work in McCartney's post-Beatles career.
• Portugal Withdraws from UNESCO On May 28, 1971, Portugal officially resigned its membership from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), likely reflecting the political tensions of the era during Portugal's colonial period.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from May. 28, 1971

Newspapers from May. 28, 1971

May 28, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 148th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1971 can also be written as 5/28/1971 in the US and as 28/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

May 28, 1971 in May 1971 calendar

Famous people born on May 28, 1971:

• Marco Rubio

  American politician and United States Senator from Florida who ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.

• Isabelle Carré

  Acclaimed French actress who won the César Award for Best Actress in 2001 for her role in 'Se Souvenir des Belles Choses', a critically...

• Paul Bettany

  Versatile British actor known for significant roles in 'A Beautiful Mind', 'The Da Vinci Code', and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the...

• Ekaterina Gordeeva

  Renowned Russian figure skater who achieved significant success in pairs skating, winning multiple Olympic and World Championships with her...

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on May 28th

Famous people died on May 28, 1971:

• Audie Murphy

  Audie Murphy was the most decorated American soldier of World War II, receiving 23 awards including the Medal of Honor.

• Jean Vilar

  A renowned French stage director and actor who revolutionized French theater, known for his innovative and striking theatrical productions.

• Ora Washington

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on May 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1971 was Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
2. Three Dog Night - Joy To The World
3. Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
4. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
5. Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar / Bitch / Let It Rock
3. Dave & Ansil Collins - Double Barrel
4. R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me
5. Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1971 was Want Ads by The Honey Cone, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
2. Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
3. The 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman
4. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
5. Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 28, 1971 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 28, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:10 am and setting at 12:15 am.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on May 28, 1971

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Someone born on May 28, 1971 is:

53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 26 days old,

or 2812 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19689 days old,

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

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.

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

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

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