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see horoscope and birth chart for July 31, 1971What happened on Saturday, July 31, 1971?
About July 31st, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 31, 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin deployed the first Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) on the Moon's surface. This marked the first use of the LRV, a lightweight, electric vehicle designed to operate in the low-gravity vacuum of the Moon, allowing astronauts to explore areas farther from the landing site than they could on foot.
- Day of the week: July 31st, 1971 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: You've Got A Friend by James Taylor
- #1 UK song: I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross
- Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick
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- July 31, 1971: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 31, 1971?
- Who was born on July 31, 1971?
- July 31, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- July 31, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- July 31, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 31, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 31, 1971?
- Back in 1971
July 31, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 31, 1971:
- Apollo 15 astronauts deploy first Lunar Roving Vehicle on the Moon On July 31, 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin deployed the first Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) on the Moon's surface. This marked the first use of the LRV, a lightweight, electric vehicle designed to operate in the low-gravity vacuum of the Moon, allowing astronauts to explore areas farther from the landing site than they could on foot. source: nasa.gov
- Venezuela's hydrocarbons reversion law On July 31, 1971, Venezuela enacted a hydrocarbons reversion law that aimed to reclaim control over its oil resources. This legislation was a pivotal moment in the country's energy policy and had lasting implications for the oil industry. source: reuters.com
July 31, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 31, 1971?
July 31, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 212th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 31, 1971 can also be written as 7/31/1971 in the US and as 31/7/1971 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on July 31, 1971?
Famous people born on July 31, 1971:
![Christina Cox]()
Christina CoxChristina Cox is a Canadian actress and stuntwoman best known for her roles in television series such as 'Blood Ties' and 'Defying Gravity,' as well as feature films like 'The Chronicles of Riddick' and 'Better Than Chocolate.' She has worked extensively in both Canadian and American entertainment industries. [bio]
![Sophie Anquetil]()
Sophie AnquetilFrench writer who revealed her identity as the daughter of famous cyclist Jacques Anquetil in her 2004 book 'Pour l'amour de Jacques'.
![Gus Frerotte]()
Gus FrerotteProfessional NFL quarterback who played for multiple teams during his successful career in American football.
July 31, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 31, 1971:
![Walter P. Carter]()
Walter P. CarterAmerican soldier and activist (b. 1923).
![Erwin Keller]()
Erwin Keller
July 31, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 31, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 26th and August 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1971 was You've Got A Friend by James Taylor, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.
- James Taylor - You've Got A Friend
- The Raiders - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
- Carole King - It's Too Late
- Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
- Tommy James - Draggin' The Line
July 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.
- Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
- The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
- T Rex - Get It On
- Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
- Family - In My Own Time
July 31, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1971 was Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.
- Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
- James Brown - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
- The Isley Brothers - Love The One You're With
- Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Don't Want To Do Wrong
July 31, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 31, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 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 birthJuly 31, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 31, 1971 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 03:05 pm and setting at 12:22 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 1971.
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Someone born on July 31, 1971 is:
55 years and 11 days old,
or 660 months and 11 days old,
or 2871 weeks and 3 days old,
or 20100 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1971?
There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 31st 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 31, 1971.
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Why 1971 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on July 31, 1971, a 1971 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to July 31, 1971 includes Apollo 15 astronauts deploy first Lunar Roving Vehicle on the Moon, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 31, 1971 included “You've Got A Friend” by James Taylor, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 31, 1971 included A Clockwork Orange, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
July 31, 1971 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Christina Cox, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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