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August 1971 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in August 1971

• August 1, 1971: The Concert for Bangladesh, attended by 40,000 people, raises awareness and funds for refugees of the Bangladesh Liberation War.
• August 2, 1971: J. C. Penney introduces its iconic Helvetica wordmark, which remains its trademark to this day.
• August 5, 1971: The South Pacific Forum (SPF), a regional organization promoting cooperation among Pacific Island countries, is established.
• August 6, 1971: A lengthy total lunar eclipse, visible from multiple continents, occurs, marking the 38th eclipse in Lunar Saros 128.
• August 7, 1971: Apollo 15, a manned space mission to the Moon, successfully returns to Earth, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
• August 9, 1971: India and the Soviet Union sign a 20-year treaty of friendship and cooperation, solidifying their political and economic ties.
• August 10, 1971: The first book in the beloved Mr. Men series, 'Mr. Tickle,' is published, introducing these iconic characters to children worldwide.
• August 11, 1971: Construction begins on the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, a multi-purpose stadium known for hosting major sporting events and concerts.
• August 12, 1971: Syria severs diplomatic relations with Jordan due to ongoing border clashes, escalating tensions between the two countries.
• August 14, 1971: British troops are deployed to the Ireland border to curb arms smuggling, highlighting the ongoing political and security concerns in the region.
• August 15, 1971: Jackie Stewart secures the Formula One World Drivers' Championship title, demonstrating his dominance in the sport.
• August 16, 1971: Hastings Banda, the President of Malawi, becomes the first black president to visit South Africa, marking a symbolic moment in the struggle against apartheid.
• August 18, 1971: Australia and New Zealand announce their decision to withdraw troops from Vietnam, signaling a shift in their involvement in the ongoing conflict.
• August 19, 1971: A right-wing coup in Bolivia triggers a rebellion, with miners and students supporting President Juan José Torres, ultimately leading to the takeover by Hugo Banzer.
• August 20, 1971: The International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (Intelsat) is established, aiming to provide global satellite communications services, becoming effective in February 1973.
• August 21, 1971: A bomb explodes at a Liberal Party campaign rally in Manila, Philippines, injuring several anti-Marcos political candidates, highlighting political tensions and violence in the country.
• August 25, 1971: Border clashes erupt between Tanzania and Uganda, escalating tensions between the two nations.
• August 26, 1971: Greece transitions to a civilian government, marking a significant political shift in the country.
• August 30, 1971: In Alberta, Canada, the Progressive Conservatives, led by Peter Lougheed, defeat the long-standing Social Credit government, ending 36 years of their uninterrupted rule.