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December 31, 1971 was the 365th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 31, 1971 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 31, 1971, who was born and died on December 31, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Brand New Key by Melanie), movies (e.g. The Valachi Papers, directed by Terence Young), TV series (e.g. The Hilarious House Of Frightenstein) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1971?
- December 31, 1971: What happened 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?
- Who was born on December 31, 1971?
- December 31, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1971?
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.
December 31, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1971:
- Kaid tv channel 4 in boise, id (pbs) begins broadcasting
- Lieutenant general robert e cushman, jr, us marine corp, ends term as deputy director of us central intelligence agency.
December 31, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1971 was Full Moon.
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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Who was born on December 31, 1971?
Famous people born on December 31, 1971:
- Brent Barry
American basketball player and guard for the seattle supersonics.
- Esteban Loaiza
Mexican major league baseball player.
- Sinclair Ferguson
Legendary Scottish soccer player known for his time at Manchester United.
- Heath Shuler
Heath Shuler is a former American football quarterback turned politician who served in the U.S.
- Chris Vance
Actor.
- Erin Warren in Winchester
Massachusetts, usa; luger (olympics-1994).
- Heath Shuler NFL quarterback (Washington Redskins
New orleans saints).
- Ricardo Lopez Felipe
Spanish footballer.
- Daniel Sunjata
Actor.
- Vanessa Burggraf
- Max Novaresi
- Søren Pape Poulsen
- Rolando Tucker
- Diego Dorta
- Erik Johannessen
- Marcelinho Carioca
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
![Anthony Hopkins]()
Anthony HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 3 months old,
or 627 months and 26 days old,
or 2730 weeks
or 19110 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1971?
There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
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.
December 31, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1971:
- Pete Duel
American actor (born in 1940).
- Victorious Budd
Victorious Budd was a renowned British painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
- Josephine Howell
Josephine Howell was an American painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
- Earsie Weaver
Earsie Weaver was an American painter known for her vibrant and expressive abstract works.
- Vikram Sarabhai
Indian academic and physicist (d. 1971).
- Marin Sais
American actress (born 1890).
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Wayne Rogers]()
Wayne RogersWayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1971:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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.
December 31, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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.
December 31, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 R&B music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
December 31, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- 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 were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Valachi Papers
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Terence Young
Starring: Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura, Jill Ireland, Walter Chiari
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
Women in Revolt
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Paul Morrissey
Starring: Candy Darling, Jackie Curtis, Holly Woodlawn, Jonathan Kramer
Country: United States of America
Gumshoe
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: Albert Finney, Billie Whitelaw, Frank Finlay, Janice Rule
A Clockwork Orange
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke
Country: United States of America
December 31, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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 Hilarious House of Frightenstein
Release year: 1971
Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais
Country: Canada
The Intruder
Release year: 1971
Ways of Seeing
Release year: 1971
Starring: John Berger
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
December 31, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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
Tracy And Hepburn
By: Garson Kanin
The classic Hollywood memoir is back and this time with a new introduction by the author. Spence Tracy and Kate Hepburn were the celebrity couple that everyone knew, but few actually knew.
Jennie, Volume Two
By: Ralph G. Martin
Paperback - Nonfiction Volume 2 of the Lady Randolph Churchill's life 1895-1921
Eleanor And Franklin
By: Joseph P. Lash
#1 New York Times Bestseller--Winners of the Pulitzer Prize & National Book AwardIn Joseph P.'s extraordinary biography about the most important political couple of the 20th century, Joseph P.
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.
December 31, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 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 December 31, 1971?
On December 31, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1971?
On December 31, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1971?
On December 31, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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
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What was the calendar for December 1971?
December 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
