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What happened on Tuesday August 10, 1971?

About August 10th, 1971, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 10, 1971, Harmon Killebrew became the 10th player in Major League Baseball history to hit 500 career home runs. Playing for the Minnesota Twins against the Baltimore Orioles at Metropolitan Stadium, Killebrew hit his 500th and 501st home runs off pitcher Mike Cuellar. Despite his achievement, the Twins lost the game 4-3 in extra innings.
  • Day of the week: August 10th, 1971 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees
  • #1 UK song: I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross
  • Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick

More about August 10th, 1971? See below for more news and curiosities on August 10th, 1971.

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August 10, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 1971:

  • Harmon Killebrew joins 500 home run club On August 10, 1971, Harmon Killebrew became the 10th player in Major League Baseball history to hit 500 career home runs. Playing for the Minnesota Twins against the Baltimore Orioles at Metropolitan Stadium, Killebrew hit his 500th and 501st home runs off pitcher Mike Cuellar. Despite his achievement, the Twins lost the game 4-3 in extra innings. source: baseballhall.org

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August 10, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 10, 1971?


August 10, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1971 can also be written as 8/10/1971 in the US and as 10/8/1971 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 10, 1971?


Famous people born on August 10, 1971:

  • Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux

    Justin Theroux is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in films such as 'Mulholland Drive' and 'American Psycho', as well as for his starring role in the HBO series 'The Leftovers'. He has also received acclaim for his work as a screenwriter, notably co-writing the screenplay for 'Tropic Thunder.' [bio]

  • Roy Keane
    Roy Keane

    Roy keane is a former professional soccer player known for his time as a midfielder for manchester united and the irish national team.

  • Stephan Groth
    Stephan Groth

    Danish singer-songwriter (apoptygma berzerk and bruderschaft).

  • Kevin Randleman
    Kevin Randleman

    American mixed martial artist and wrestler (b. 1971).

  • Sal Fasano
    Sal Fasano

    Chicago, illinois -- catcher (kc royals).

  • Mario Kindelán
    Mario Kindelán

    Cuban boxer.

  • Paul Newlove
    Paul Newlove

    English rugby player.

  • Luca Guadagnino
    Luca Guadagnino

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August 10, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 10, 1971:

  • Russell Joseph McVinney
    Russell Joseph McVinney
  • Henri Cournollet
    Henri Cournollet
  • Federico Callori di Vignale
    Federico Callori di Vignale

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August 10, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 10, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 9th and August 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 10, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1971 was How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

  1. - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart youtube
  2. - Mr. Big Stuff youtube
  3. - Take Me Home, Country Roads youtube
  4. - Draggin' The Line youtube
  5. - You've Got A Friend youtube

August 10, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 1971 was I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

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

August 10, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 1971 was Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

  1. - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) youtube
  2. - Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got, To Get What She Want
  3. - Maybe Tomorrow
  4. - Smiling Faces Sometimes youtube
  5. - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
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August 10, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

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August 10, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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August 10, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 1971 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 11:50 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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How old is someone born on August 10, 1971?


Someone born on August 10, 1971 is:

54 years 9 months old,

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