Discover our newspaper digital archive from August 30, 1971
Browse newspapers from August 30, 1971
Monday August 30, 1971: on this day
About August 30th, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: WNPI TV channel 18 in Norwood, New York (PBS) begins broadcasting
- Day of the week: August 30th, 1971 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Cameron Diaz, Kitty Wells
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey by Paul & Linda McCartney
- #1 UK song: Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams
- Popular movie: Yesenia directed by Alfredo B. Crevenna
More about August 30th, 1971? See below for more news and curiosities on August 30th, 1971.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1971?
- August 30, 1971: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1971?
- August 30, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 30, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1971?
What day of the week was August 30, 1971?
August 30, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1971 can also be written as 8/30/1971 in the US and as 30/8/1971 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1971:
- Wnpi tv channel 18 in norwood, new york (pbs) begins broadcasting
- The progressive conservatives under peter lougheed defeat the social credit government under harry e. strom in a general election, ending 36 years of uninterrupted power for social credit in alberta.
- Qatar gains independence from the united kingdom. unlike most nearby emirates, qatar declines to become part of either the united arab emirates or saudi arabia.
- Manlio brosio resigns as nato secretary general.
August 30, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
Discover the personality of August born.
Unlock the Mysteries of August 30, 1971! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
August 30, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 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.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for August 30, 1971
August 30, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1971 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 03:53 pm and setting at 12:43 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1971.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on August 30, 1971
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!This day in 30 sec.
Who was born on August 30, 1971?
Famous people born on August 30, 1971:
- Izzy Paskowitz
American journalist known for his work in investigative reporting.
- Lars Frederiksen
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (rancid lars frederiksen, the bastards, and uk subs).
- Julian Smith
Scottish politician.
- Aubrey Beavers
Nfl / wlaf linebacker (miami dolphins, rhein fire).
- Joseph Fitzgerald
Brooklyn, new york -- the team handball center is back (1996 olympics).
- Carla Gugino
Actress.
- Tre Johnson
Nfl guard (washington redskins).
- Michael Lichtenegger
- Zvonko Milojević
- Kasia Nosowska
- Pago
- Evelyn Williamson
- Max Laudadio
- Marianne Kriel
- Megan McArthur
- Simone Erba
- Idalmis Gato
- Hiroki Hattori
- Mizuki Kawashita
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 8 months old,
or 632 months and 1 day old,
or 2748 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19238 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 1971.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1971?
There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 30, 1971.
August 30, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1971:
- Ali Hadi Bara
Iranian-turkish sculptor and educator (d. 1971).
- Louis Armand
- Biagio Mercadante
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 30th
August 30, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1971:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1971:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 30th and September 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 30, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1971 was Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey by Paul & Linda McCartney, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 30, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul & Linda McCartney - Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey
- Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
- The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
- Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
- Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl
August 30, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1971 was Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 30, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
- Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
- Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
- The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
August 30, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1971 was Spanish Harlem by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 30, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
- The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
- Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown (Part I)
- Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
- The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
August 30, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Yesenia
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Alfredo B. Crevenna
Starring: Jacqueline Andere, Jorge Lavat, Irma Lozano, Juan Gallardo
Black Killer
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Carlo Croccolo
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Malfatti, Antonio Cantafora, Dante Maggio, Enzo Pulcrano, Fred Robsham, Mary Mulligan
Country: Italy
See No Evil
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Mia Farrow, Dorothy Alison, Robin Bailey, Diane Grayson
Black Belly of the Tarantula
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Paolo Cavara
Starring: Giancarlo Giannini, Claudine Auger, Barbara Bouchet, Rossella Falk
The Nightcomers
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Michael Winner
Starring: Marlon Brando, Stephanie Beacham, Thora Hird, Harry Andrews
August 30, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 1971 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Golddiggers
Release year: 1971
Starring: Barbara Heller
Country: United States of America
Archie's TV Funnies
Release year: 1971
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Release year: 1971
August 30, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Ra Expeditions
By: Thor Heyerdahl
Ra tells the tale of Heyerdahl’s 45-foot papyrus boat, which was modeled on the ones in the pharoah’s wall paintings.
The New Centurions
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.
The Exorcist
By: William Peter Blatty
The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …
The Day Of The Jackal
By: Frederick Forsyth
THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee
By: Dee Brown
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.
August 30, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 30, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Trek
Galaxy Game
Computer Space
The Oregon Trail
Who was the US President on August 30, 1971?
On August 30, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1971?
On August 30, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1971?
On August 30, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
What happened in 1971?
1971 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ari closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 19 performances
- UCLA starts 88 basketball game win streak
- Swiss men accept female suffrage
Do you remember 1971? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
What was the calendar for August 1971?
August 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
