What happened on Thursday December 02, 1971?

Here's what happened on December 02, 1971:

• Formation of the United Arab Emirates On December 2, 1971, six of the seven emirates of the Trucial States—Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain—formed the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Ras Al Khaimah joined the federation on February 10, 1972. The UAE's provisional constitution was adopted, and Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was elected as the first president. source: britannica.com
• Soviet Mars 3 soft lands on Mars On December 2, 1971, the Soviet Union's Mars 3 spacecraft successfully soft-landed on Mars, marking the first time a human-made object touched the Martian surface. The lander transmitted data for 14.5 seconds before losing contact. source: nasa.gov

Events in 1971

December 02, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1971

Newspapers from Dec. 02, 1971

Your poster from December 02, 1971

December 02, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 336th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1971 can also be written as 12/2/1971 in the US and as 2/12/1971 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1971 in December 1971 calendar

Famous people born on December 02, 1971:

• Wilson Jermaine Heredia

  Wilson Jermaine Heredia is an American actor best known for originating the role of Angel Dumott Schunard in the Broadway musical 'Rent,' a performance for which he won a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award. He has worked in film, television, and theatre throughout his career. [bio]

• Emily Mortimer

  Accomplished British actress known for roles in films like 'Notting Hill' and 'Match Point'.

• Francesco Toldo

  Renowned Italian football goalkeeper who played for national team and top clubs like Inter Milan.

• Julio César Baldivieso
• Frank Cho
• Pia Guerra
• Mine Yoshizaki

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on December 2nd

December 02, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
2. Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft
3. Bread - Baby I'm-A Want You
4. The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
5. Cher - Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves

December 02, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1971 was Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) by Benny Hill, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

1. Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
2. T Rex - Jeepster
3. Slade - Coz I Luv You
4. John Kongos - Tokoloshe Man
5. Isaac Hayes - Theme From 'shaft'

December 02, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1971 was Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
2. Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady
3. The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself
4. The Chi-lites - Have You Seen Her
5. Michael Jackson - Got To Be There

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 02, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 02, 1971 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 December 02, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:35 pm and setting at 08:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 02, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on December 02, 1971

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Someone born on December 02, 1971 is:

54 years 5 months old,

or 653 months and 22 days old,

or 2842 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19897 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1971?

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 02, 1971.

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