Sunday August 08, 1971: on this day

August 08, 1971 was the 220th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 08, 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 August 08, 1971, who was born and died on August 08, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Die Screaming Marianne, directed by Pete Walker), TV series (e.g. Pingo De Gente) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1971?


August 08, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 220th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1971 can also be written as 8/8/1971 in the US and as 8/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1971 in August 1971 calendar

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August 08, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1971:

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August 08, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

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 August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 08, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1971 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 August 08, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:03 pm and setting at 09:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1971.

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Who was born on August 08, 1971?


Famous people born on August 08, 1971:

  • Brode Duffy

    Renowned animator known for work on popular animated films.

  • Meghen McKenna

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Sky Dayton

    American entrepreneur who founded earthlink.

  • Kinley Adams

    Award-winning journalist known for investigative reporting.

  • Johnny Balentina

    Dutch baseball player.

  • Steve Hinton

    Australian baseball infielder (1996 olympics).

  • Cyrus Broacha

    Entertainer.

  • John Raposo

    Cfl defensive tackle (toronto argonauts).

  • Marcello Simmons

    Cfl defensive back (toronto argonauts).

  • Maurice Beyina
  • Jorge Fernández Madinabeitia
  • Thomas Kokkinis

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 7 months old,

or 631 months and 20 days old,

or 2746 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19226 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 August 08, 1971?

There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 08, 1971.

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August 08, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1971:

  • Freddie Spencer Chapman

    English lieutenant (b. 1907).

  • Roberto Fugazot

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1971:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1971 was How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 08, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
  2. - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
  3. - You've Got A Friend
  4. - Mr. Big Stuff
  5. - Draggin' The Line

August 08, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 08, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm Still Waiting
  2. - Never Ending Song Of Love
  3. - Get It On
  4. - Devil's Answer
  5. - In My Own Time

August 08, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1971 was Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 08, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
  2. - Mr. Big Stuff
  3. - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
  4. - Love The One You're With
  5. - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

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August 08, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Die Screaming Marianne

Die Screaming Marianne

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Pete Walker

Starring: Susan George, Barry Evans, Christopher Sandford, Judy Huxtable

Werewolves on Wheels

Werewolves on Wheels

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Michel Levesque

Starring: Steve Oliver, Donna Anders, Gene Shane, Billy Gray

Black Killer

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

The Omega Man

The Omega Man

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Boris Sagal

Starring: Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash, Paul Koslo

Country: United States of America

Night of Dark Shadows

Night of Dark Shadows

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Starring: David Selby, Grayson Hall, Kate Jackson, Lara Parker

August 08, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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:

Pingo de Gente

Pingo de Gente

Release year: 1971

August 08, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

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The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.

The Passions Of The Mind by Irving Stone

The Passions Of The Mind

By:

A compelling portrait of the Viennese neurologer, which focuses on his intense, agonized research years that led to the discovery of psychoanalysis.

Love In The Ruins by Walker Percy

Love In The Ruins

By:

Dr. Tom More created a stethoscope for the human spirit. He embarks on an extraordinary odyssey in order to cure the spiritual flu of mankind.

The Drifters by James A. Michener

The Drifters

By:

James A. Michener, the acclaimed novelist, presents a poignant and powerful story about a disenchanted youth in Vietnam during this era.

August 08, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Trek

Star Trek

Platform: originally SDS Sigma 7, HP 2000, Data General Nova

Genre: Strategy game

Galaxy Game

Galaxy Game

Platform: Arcade (PDP-11)

Genre: Space combat simulation

Computer Space

Computer Space

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space combat simulation

Publisher: Nutting Associates

The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail

Platform: Android; Apple II, iOS, Macintosh; BlackBerry; Commodore 64; DOS; Facebook; Java ME; Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS, Wii; Windows, Mobile, Phone 7

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Brøderbund The Learning Company Gameloft

history

Who was the US President on August 08, 1971?

On August 08, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1971?

On August 08, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1971?

On August 08, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of August. 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 August 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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 August 1971?

August 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 1971 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 8, 1971