What happened on Wednesday June 30, 1971?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1971:

• 26th Amendment Ratification The 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was officially ratified, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18. Ohio became the 38th state to approve the amendment, effectively putting it into effect and expanding democratic participation for young Americans.
• Pentagon Papers Supreme Court Ruling In a landmark First Amendment decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in *New York Times Co. v. United States* that the Pentagon Papers could be published, protecting press freedom and setting a significant precedent for government transparency.
• Tragic Death of Soyuz 11 Crew The three-man Soviet space mission Soyuz 11 crew tragically died during spacecraft re-entry due to a catastrophic cabin depressurization. They became the first and only humans to die in space, marking a somber moment in space exploration history.
• Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Film Release The beloved children's film *Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory*, based on Roald Dahl's novel and starring Gene Wilder, was released, becoming a classic that would enchant generations of viewers.
• Biesheuvel Government Formation The Biesheuvel government was formed in the Netherlands, representing a political transition in Dutch governance.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1971

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1971

June 30, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 181st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1971 can also be written as 6/30/1971 in the US and as 30/6/1971 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1971 in June 1971 calendar

Famous people born on June 30, 1971:

• Monica Potter

  Monica Potter is an accomplished American actress known for her memorable roles in films like Con Air and Patch Adams, and her critically...

• Acapulco (Mexico)
• Kirsty Bertarelli
• Bastiaan Ragas

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on June 30th

Famous people died on June 30, 1971:

• Vladislav Volkov

  Soviet cosmonaut who participated in space missions during the height of the Space Race, tragically dying during the Soyuz 11 mission in...

• Nikola Kotkov

  Bulgarian footballer (b. 1938).

• Herbert Biberman

  American director and screenwriter (b. 1900).

• Viktor Patsayev

  Kazakh engineer and astronaut (b. 1933).

• Giovanni Battista Scapinelli di Leguigno
• Georgy Dobrovolsky Ukrainian pilot and astronaut (b. 1928)

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on June 30th

June 30, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1971 was It's Too Late by Carole King, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Carole King - It's Too Late
2. The Raiders - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
3. Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Treat Her Like A Lady
4. Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays
5. Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds - Don't Pull Your Love

June 30, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 1971 was Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Middle Of The Road, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
2. The Sweet - Co-Co
3. Hurricane Smith - Don't Let It Die
4. T Rex - Get It On
5. Blue Mink - Banner Man

June 30, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 30, 1971 was Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Don't Want To Do Wrong
3. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
4. Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
5. The 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

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

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June 30, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 30, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 30, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 30, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 01:09 pm and setting at 12:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1971.

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Someone born on June 30, 1971 is:

53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 14 days old,

or 2811 weeks

or 19677 days old,

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

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 30, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 30, 1971.

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