What happened on Wednesday December 29, 1971?

Here's what happened on December 29, 1971:

• First ARPAnet Email Sent Ray Tomlinson sends the first email between host computers on the ARPAnet, a pivotal moment in the development of modern digital communication technology.
• United Kingdom Withdraws from Malta The United Kingdom officially gives up its military bases in Malta, marking the end of British colonial presence and a significant moment in Malta's post-colonial independence.
• US Crude Oil Production Peak Crude oil production reaches its peak in the continental United States, signaling a critical moment in the nation's energy history and future resource challenges.
• Christiania Founded The Free State of Christiania, an autonomous, self-governing community in Copenhagen, Denmark, is established, representing an alternative social experiment in urban living.
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Founded The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is established to conduct and support research on alcohol-related issues and promote public health.
• Center for Science in the Public Interest Established The Center for Science in the Public Interest is founded, dedicated to research, advocacy, and education on nutrition, food safety, and public health.
• First Australian McDonald's Opens The first McDonald's restaurant in Australia opens in Yagoona, Sydney, marking the beginning of the fast-food chain's expansion in the country.
• Seychelles International Airport Completed Seychelles International Airport in Victoria, Seychelles (Mahe) is completed, enhancing the nation's transportation infrastructure and potential for international tourism.
• Jay Fiedler Born Jay Fiedler is born, who would later become an NFL quarterback playing for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Events in 1971

December 29, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 29, 1971

Newspapers from Dec. 29, 1971

December 29, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1971 can also be written as 12/29/1971 in the US and as 29/12/1971 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1971 in December 1971 calendar

Famous people died on December 29, 1971:

• John Marshall Harlan II

  American lawyer and jurist (b. 1899).

• Alessandro Marco Barnabò
• Stuart Holmes
• Dorys Mary Stenton
• Arnaldo Porta

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on December 29th

December 29, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1971 was Brand New Key by Melanie, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Melanie - Brand New Key
2. Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
3. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
4. Three Dog Night - An Old Fashioned Love Song
5. Michael Jackson - Got To Be There

December 29, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 29, 1971 was I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
2. Clive Dunn - Grandad
3. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
4. Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
5. Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)

December 29, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
2. Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
3. Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
4. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
5. The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 29, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 29, 1971 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 December 29, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 02:18 pm and setting at 06:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on December 29, 1971

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Someone born on December 29, 1971 is:

53 years 4 months old,

or 640 months and 15 days old,

or 2785 weeks

or 19495 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 1971?

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 29, 1971.

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