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October 17, 1971 was the 290th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 17, 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 October 17, 1971, who was born and died on October 17, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Maggie May by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Norman Jewison), TV series (e.g. The Persuaders!) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 17, 1971?
- October 17, 1971: What happened on that day?
- October 17, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 17, 1971?
- October 17, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 17, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 17, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 17, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 17, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 17, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 17, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on October 17, 1971?
What day of the week was October 17, 1971?
October 17, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 290th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1971 can also be written as 10/17/1971 in the US and as 17/10/1971 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1971:
- Judy rankin wins lpga quality-first golf classic
- Pittsburgh pirates beat baltimore orioles, 4 games to 3 in 68th world series.
October 17, 1971: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - New York Giants : 31 - 7
- Buffalo Bills - New York Jets : 17 - 28
- Chicago Bears - San Francisco 49ers : 0 - 13
- Cleveland Browns - Cincinnati Bengals : 27 - 24
- Dallas Cowboys - New Orleans Saints : 14 - 24
October 17, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 17, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1971 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 October 17, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:32 am and setting at 05:32 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 1971.
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Who was born on October 17, 1971?
Famous people born on October 17, 1971:
![Andy Whitfield]()
Andy WhitfieldAndy whitfield was a welsh actor known for his role as spartacus in the television series spartacus: blood and sand.
- Chris Kirkpatrick
Chris kirkpatrick is an american singer known for being a member of the popular boy band 'n sync.
- Patrick Ness
British-American author known for his young adult novels such as 'A Monster Calls'.
- Blues Saraceno
American guitarist, songwriter, and producer.
- Kim Ljung
Norwegian singer-songwriter and bass player (seigmen & zeromancer).
- Derrick Plourde
American drummer (born 1971).
- Martin Heinrich
American politician.
- Byron Chamberlain
Nfl / wlaf tight end denver broncos.
- Ernest Dixon
Nfl linebacker (no saints).
- Henry McMillian
Nfl defensive tackle (seattle seahawks).
- Paul Sparks
Actor.
- Katia Colturi
- Gustavo Adrian Zito
Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Felicity Jones]()
Felicity JonesFelicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
![Wyclef Jean]()
Wyclef JeanWyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
![Montgomery Clift]()
Montgomery CliftRenowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
![Rob Marshall]()
Rob MarshallAmerican choreographer and director producer.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Evel Knievel]()
Evel KnievelAmerican daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
![Mike Judge]()
Mike JudgeAmerican voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
![Jean Arthur]()
Jean ArthurAmerican singer and actress (d. 1991).
October 17, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 6 months old,
or 630 months and 3 days old,
or 2739 weeks and 6 days old,
or 19179 days old,
if you were born on October 17, 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 October 17, 1971?
There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 17, 1971.
October 17, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1971:
- Charles Renaux
- Gaetano Rubinelli
- José Manuel Isla
What famous deaths happened on October 17th?
Famous deaths on October 17th:
![Danièle Delorme]()
Danièle DelormeFrench actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
![Teresa Brewer]()
Teresa BrewerAmerican jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
![Levi Stubbs]()
Levi StubbsAmerican baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
![Joan Hickson]()
Joan HicksonBritish actress (born in 1906).
![John Stuart]()
John StuartActor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
![Anne Crawford]()
Anne CrawfordActress from israel-english (d. 1956).
- Nathanyl Chopin
Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
- Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
- Chadric Chopin
Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 17th
October 17, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 17, 1971:
- United States - Black Poetry Day
- UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
October 17, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1971 was Maggie May by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May
- Carpenters - Superstar
- The Osmonds - Yo-Yo
- Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
- Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl
October 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1971 was Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
- Middle Of The Road - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
- The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
- Redbone - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
- Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Did You Ever
October 17, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1971 was Thin Line Between Love & Hate by The Persuaders, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 17, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
- James Brown - Make It Funky
- Denise LaSalle - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
- Stevie Wonder - If You Really Love Me
- Aretha Franklin - Spanish Harlem
October 17, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 17, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Fiddler on the Roof
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon
Country: United States of America
Trinity Is STILL My Name!
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Enzo Barboni
Starring: Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Yanti Somer, Enzo Tarascio
Country: United States of America
Play Misty for Me
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Jessica Walter, Donna Mills, John Larch
Country: United States of America
Women in Cages
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Gerardo de Leon
Starring: Judith Brown, Roberta Collins, Jennifer Gan, Pam Grier
Country: United States of America
The Organization
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Don Medford
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Barbara McNair, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Sheree North
October 17, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 17, 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 Persuaders!
Release year: 1971
Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Jason King
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
The Passenger
Release year: 1971
October 17, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 17, 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
The Shadow Of The Lynx
By: Victoria Holt
Nora Tamsin was fascinated at Charles Herrick's ruthlessness, but she realized that he deserved the name "The Lynx". His love for her was both overwhelming and terrifying.
The Ra Expeditions
By: Thor Heyerdahl
Ra tells the tale of Heyerdahl’s 45-foot papyrus boat, which was modeled on the ones in the pharoah’s wall paintings.
The Exorcist
By: William Peter Blatty
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 …
Theirs Was The Kingdom
By: R.F. Delderfield
The long-awaited reissue is now available of the second novel in R. F. Delderfield’s classic God Is An Englishman series Theirs was the Kingdom
October 17, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 17, 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 October 17, 1971?
On October 17, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1971?
On October 17, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 1971?
On October 17, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 17th?
October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),
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 October 1971?
October 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
