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see horoscope and birth chart for December 31, 1971What happened on Friday, December 31, 1971?
About December 31st, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: Brent Robert Barry, an American basketball coach and former player, was born on December 31, 1971, in Hempstead, New York. He is the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Barry and played in the NBA from 1995 to 2009, winning two championships with the San Antonio Spurs in 2005 and 2007.
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1971 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Brand New Key by Melanie
- #1 UK song: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers
- Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick
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- December 31, 1971: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 31, 1971?
- Who was born on December 31, 1971?
- December 31, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 31, 1971?
- Back in 1971
December 31, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1971:
- Birth of NBA player Brent Barry Brent Robert Barry, an American basketball coach and former player, was born on December 31, 1971, in Hempstead, New York. He is the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Barry and played in the NBA from 1995 to 2009, winning two championships with the San Antonio Spurs in 2005 and 2007. source: en.wikipedia.org
- KAID TV Channel 4 begins broadcasting KAID-TV, later known as Idaho Public Television, began broadcasting on December 31, 1971, serving the Boise, Idaho area with educational programming. source: en.wikipedia.org
December 31, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1971
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What day of the week was December 31, 1971?
December 31, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 365th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1971 can also be written as 12/31/1971 in the US and as 31/12/1971 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 31, 1971?
Famous people born on December 31, 1971:
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Brent BarryProfessional NBA basketball player known for playing as a guard for the Seattle SuperSonics, with a notable career in the league.
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Esteban LoaizaMexican Major League Baseball pitcher who played for multiple teams during his professional career.
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Vanessa Burggraf
December 31, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1971:
![Pete Duel]()
Pete DuelPete Duel was an American actor best known for his role in the TV series 'Alias Smith and Jones'.
![Vikram Sarabhai]()
Vikram SarabhaiA visionary Indian scientist considered the father of India's space program, who played a crucial role in establishing the Indian Space...
December 31, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 27th and January 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1971 was Brand New Key by Melanie, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
- Melanie - Brand New Key
- Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
- Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
- Three Dog Night - An Old Fashioned Love Song
- Michael Jackson - Got To Be There
December 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 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.
- The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
- Clive Dunn - Grandad
- Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
- Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
- Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
December 31, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
- Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
- Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
- Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself
December 31, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 31, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1971 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:26 pm and setting at 08:05 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 1972.
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Someone born on December 31, 1971 is:
54 years 7 months old,
or 655 months and 7 days old,
or 2849 weeks
or 19943 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1971?
There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 31st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 31, 1971.
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Why 1971 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 31, 1971, a 1971 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 31, 1971 includes Birth of NBA player Brent Barry, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 31, 1971 included “Brand New Key” by Melanie, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 31, 1971 included A Clockwork Orange, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 31, 1971 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Brent Barry, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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