What happened on Monday August 30, 1971?

Here's what happened on August 30, 1971:

• Alberta's Political Transformation The Progressive Conservatives, led by Peter Lougheed, decisively defeat the long-standing Social Credit government under Harry E. Strom, ending 36 years of uninterrupted Social Credit rule in Alberta. This election represented a major political shift in Canadian provincial politics.
• Qatar Gains Independence from United Kingdom Qatar achieves independence from the United Kingdom, making a strategic decision to remain a sovereign state rather than joining the United Arab Emirates or Saudi Arabia. This marked a significant moment in the Gulf region's geopolitical landscape, establishing Qatar's autonomy and future trajectory.
• British Currency Decimalization The British monetary system undergoes further decimalization, with the florin being re-denominated as a 10-pence coin and the shilling as a 5-pence coin. This continued the UK's transition to a decimal currency system initiated earlier in 1971.
• NATO Leadership Change Manlio Brosio resigns from his position as NATO Secretary General, marking a transition in the organization's leadership during the Cold War era.
• WNPI TV Channel Begins Broadcasting WNPI TV channel 18, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station located in Norwood, New York, commences its broadcasting operations, expanding local media and educational programming.

Events in 1971

August 30, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 30, 1971

Newspapers from Aug. 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 in August 1971 calendar

Famous people born on August 30, 1971:

• Carla Gugino

  Renowned American actress known for diverse roles in film and television.

• Lars Frederiksen

  Prominent punk rock musician known for bands Rancid, Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards, and contributions to UK Subs.

• Megan McArthur
• Max Laudadio
• Pago

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on August 30th

Famous people died on August 30, 1971:

• Biagio Mercadante

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on August 30th

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.

1. Paul & Linda McCartney - Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey
2. Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
3. The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
4. Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
5. 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.

1. The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
2. Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
3. Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
4. The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
5. 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 music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
2. The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
3. Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown (Part I)
4. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
5. The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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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.

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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.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 1971 was Waxing gibbous.

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.

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Your place in the Universe on August 30, 1971

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Someone born on August 30, 1971 is:

53 years 8 months old,

or 644 months and 14 days old,

or 2802 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19616 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1971?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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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.

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