What happened on Friday October 29, 1971?

Here's what happened on October 29, 1971:

• Vietnam War: Troop Levels Reach Record Low During the Vietnam War, American troop levels in Vietnam dropped to a record low of 196,700, marking the smallest military presence since January 1966. This decline was part of the Nixon administration's Vietnamization policy, which aimed to gradually withdraw U.S. forces and transfer combat responsibilities to South Vietnamese troops.
• Devastating Cyclone and Tidal Wave in Orissa, India A catastrophic cyclone and subsequent tidal wave struck the state of Orissa (now Odisha), India, resulting in a tragic loss of over 15,000 lives. This natural disaster was one of the most devastating environmental events in the region's history, causing widespread destruction and significant humanitarian challenges.
• Walt Disney World Grand Opening TV Special NBC television network broadcast a 90-minute special showcasing the grand opening of Walt Disney World. The program attracted an impressive audience of approximately 52 million viewers across the United States, generating massive public interest in the new theme park.
• Rockefeller Orders Investigation into Attica Prison Uprising New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller directed Attorney General Louis Lefkowitz to investigate the Attica Prison Uprising. At the request of the Wyoming County District Attorney, Rockefeller ordered the formation of a Special Grand Jury to potentially prosecute those responsible for the violent prison riot.
• Death of Arne Tiselius, Nobel Prize-Winning Swedish Chemist Arne Tiselius, a renowned Swedish chemist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. Known for his groundbreaking work in electrophoresis and immunochemistry, Tiselius made significant contributions to the understanding of protein separation and molecular interactions.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Oct. 29, 1971

Newspapers from Oct. 29, 1971

October 29, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1971 can also be written as 10/29/1971 in the US and as 29/10/1971 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1971 in October 1971 calendar

Famous people born on October 29, 1971:

• Winona Ryder

  Acclaimed Hollywood actress known for her roles in cult films like 'Heathers' and 'Edward Scissorhands', raised in a bohemian intellectual...

• Daniel Bernstein

  Accomplished mathematician, cryptologist, and academic known for groundbreaking work in cryptography and computer security.

• Lisa Bresner
• Christian Stone
• Jean-Pierre Martins
• Ma Huateng

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on October 29th

Famous people died on October 29, 1971:

• Duane Allman

  Legendary rock guitarist and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, renowned for his influential slide guitar work and collaborations...

• Arne Tiselius

  Swedish biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1971).

• Arne Wilhelm Kaurin Tiselius

  Prize laureate for his research on electrophoresis and adsorption analysis, especially for his discoveries concerning the complex nature of...

• Maria Bianca Viviani della Robbia

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on October 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1971 was Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves by Cher, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

1. Cher - Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
2. The Osmonds - Yo-Yo
3. Rod Stewart - Maggie May
4. Carpenters - Superstar
5. Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1971 was Coz I Luv You by Slade, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

1. Slade - Coz I Luv You
2. Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
3. Redbone - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
4. Tom Jones - Till
5. The Four Tops - Simple Game

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1971 was Trapped By A Thing Called Love by Denise LaSalle, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

1. Denise LaSalle - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
2. Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
3. The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
4. The 8th Day - You've Got To Crawl (Before You Walk)
5. Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Discover the personality of October born.

Unlock the Mysteries of October 29, 1971! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

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

Discover the Pig personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:24 pm and setting at 03:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 1971.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in October 1971

Your place in the Universe on October 29, 1971

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on October 29, 1971 is:

53 years 6 months old,

or 642 months and 15 days old,

or 2793 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19556 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 29th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.