What happened on Saturday July 31, 1971?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1971:

• Apollo 15 Lunar Rover Mission On July 31, 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts James B. Irwin and David Scott became the first humans to drive a vehicle on the lunar surface. Using the four-wheeled battery-powered Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), they extensively explored the Moon's Hadley-Apennine region, significantly expanding humanity's capabilities for lunar exploration and scientific research.
• Camden Race Riots On July 31, 1971, Camden, New Jersey erupted in race riots following the beating death of a Puerto Rican motorist by city police. The riots led to widespread looting and arson, marking a critical turning point in Camden's urban decline. The unrest resulted in the closure of local Sears and Associated Press branches and highlighted deep-seated racial tensions and systemic police brutality in the city.
• Venezuela's Hydrocarbons Reversion Law On July 31, 1971, Venezuela enacted the Hydrocarbons Reversion Law, a significant policy mandating the gradual nationalization of oil concession areas. The law stipulated that all 'unexploited concession areas' would transfer to government ownership by 1974, with complete asset transfer to be completed by 1983, representing a major shift in the country's economic and resource management strategy.
• Go Ahead Eagles Soccer Team Formation On July 31, 1971, the Dutch soccer team from Deventer officially added 'Eagles' to their name, becoming Go Ahead Eagles. As a four-time Eredivisie champions, this rebranding marked an important moment in the club's identity and history.

Events in 1971

July 31, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1971

Newspapers from Jul. 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.

July 31, 1971 in July 1971 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1971:

• Christina Cox

  Canadian actress and stuntwoman known for her work in film and television, with roles in various action and drama productions.

• Sophie Anquetil

  French writer who revealed her identity as the daughter of famous cyclist Jacques Anquetil in her 2004 book 'Pour l'amour de Jacques'.

• Gus Frerotte

  Professional NFL quarterback who played for multiple teams during his successful career in American football.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on July 31st

Famous people died on July 31, 1971:

• Walter P. Carter

  American soldier and activist (b. 1923).

• Erwin Keller

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on July 31st

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.

1. James Taylor - You've Got A Friend
2. The Raiders - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
3. Carole King - It's Too Late
4. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
5. 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.

1. Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting
2. The New Seekers - Never Ending Song Of Love
3. T Rex - Get It On
4. Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
5. 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.

1. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
2. James Brown - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
3. The Isley Brothers - Love The One You're With
4. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Don't Want To Do Wrong

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

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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.

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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:

53 years 9 months old,

or 645 months and 4 days old,

or 2805 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19636 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1971?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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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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