What happened on Monday May 31, 1971?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1971:

• Bangladesh Independence Declaration The government in exile officially declares the birth of Bangladesh, marking its separation from Pakistan during a significant geopolitical transformation.
• First Observance of Memorial Day on Last Monday in May The United States observes Memorial Day on the last Monday in May for the first time, following the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed by Congress in 1968, replacing the traditional May 30th date.
• Massachusetts Special Education Law Massachusetts passes Chapter 766 laws, establishing comprehensive special education regulations and support systems.
• Death of Theologian Reinhold Niebuhr Reinhold Niebuhr, a prominent American theologian and influential intellectual, dies at the age of 78.
• Death of Cricket Player Bert Ironmonger Bert "Dainty" Ironmonger, a notable cricket player known for taking 74 wickets in 14 Tests after the age of 46, passes away.
• WDXR TV Channel Begins Broadcasting WDXR (now WKPD), a PBS television channel on channel 29 in Paducah, Kentucky, begins its broadcasting operations.

Events in 1971

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

Magazines from May. 31, 1971

Newspapers from May. 31, 1971

May 31, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 151st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1971 can also be written as 5/31/1971 in the US and as 31/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1971 in May 1971 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1971:

• Idina Menzel

  Renowned Broadway and film actress, famous for roles in 'Wicked' and as the voice of Elsa in 'Frozen'.

• Diana Damrau

  Renowned German soprano known for her exceptional performances in opera, particularly in Mozart and bel canto repertoires.

• Duncan Jones

  Acclaimed film director known for movies like 'Moon' and 'Source Code', son of David Bowie.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1971:

• Massimo Campigli

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on May 31st

May 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1971 was Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
2. Three Dog Night - Joy To The World
3. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
4. Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy
5. Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays

May 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
3. Tony Christie - I Did What I Did For Maria
4. Blue Mink - Banner Man
5. R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me

May 31, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1971 was Want Ads by The Honey Cone, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
2. Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
3. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
4. The 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman
5. Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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

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May 31, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:22 pm and setting at 01:27 am.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 1971

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Someone born on May 31, 1971 is:

54 years 1 month old,

or 649 months and 1 day old,

or 2822 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19755 days old,

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

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 31, 1971.

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