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What day of the week was January 01, 1971?


January 01, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 1st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1971 can also be written as 1/1/1971 in the US and as 1/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

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January 01, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1971:

  • Cigarette advertisements are banned on american television.
  • Tobacco advertisements are banned on radio and tv in the usa.

January 01, 1971: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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January 01, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:13 am and setting at 11:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 1971.

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Who was born on January 01, 1971?


Famous people born on January 01, 1971:

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Chris Potter
    Chris Potter

    American jazz saxophonist.

  • Detroit

    Renowned rapper and producer from Detroit, known for influential contributions to hip-hop music.

  • Nahun Abed

    Co-founder of Airbnb.

  • Tash Aw

    Tash Aw is a Malaysian novelist known for his critically acclaimed novels that explore the complexities of Malaysian society and identity.

  • Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

    The former leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) who declared himself Caliph of the Islamic State in 2014.

  • Abdulkarim Al-Owairan

    A former Saudi Arabian football player who is best known for scoring the winning goal against Belgium in the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

  • Maykel Blanco

    Maykel Blanco is a renowned Cuban musician and bandleader known for his contributions to the development of timba, a genre of Cuban popular...

  • Fatih Erdoğan

    Renowned Turkish author known for his impactful literary works.

  • Kahle

    Creator of the widely-used package manager NPM.

  • Ehtan Bier

    Renowned biologist known for groundbreaking research in genetics.

  • Moataz Nasr

    Renowned visual artist known for his unique style and innovative approach.

  • Suresh Venkatasubramanian

    Renowned for his work in algorithmic fairness and data mining.

  • Pape Diouf

    Successful entrepreneur known for his innovative business ventures.

  • Bich Le

    Co-founder of AI startup and former Google executive.

  • Kalyan Krishnamurthy

    Kalyan Krishnamurthy is the CEO of Flipkart, one of India's largest e-commerce companies.

  • Julliette Powell

    Tech entrepreneur and author known for her work in social media.

  • Schelly Dolezal

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Ramesh Raskar

    Ramesh Raskar is an Indian computer scientist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab.

  • Navah Perlman

    Navah Perlman is an acclaimed American classical pianist and the daughter of renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 4 months old,

or 640 months and 7 days old,

or 2783 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19486 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 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 January 01, 1971?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 01, 1971.

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January 01, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1971:

  • Allah Bakhsh Malik

    A prominent Urdu poet from Pakistan who is known for his lyrical and introspective poetry.

  • Didi Hirsch

    Didi Hirsch was a pioneering American psychologist who made significant contributions to the field of mental health.

  • Alphonse Tell

    Alphonse Tell was a Swiss politician who served as a member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1943 to 1959.

  • Vere Godfrey

    Vere Godfrey was a South African cricketer who played Test cricket for South Africa.

  • Osceola Henderson

    Osceola Henderson was an American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League.

  • Nora Stanton Barney

    Nora Stanton Barney was the first woman to receive a degree in civil engineering from a U.S.

  • Magie Dominic

    Magie Dominic was a French painter known for her Impressionist-style landscapes and still life paintings.

  • Willett Briggs

    Willett Briggs was an American football player who played in the National Football League as a tackle.

  • Pal Kelemen

    Hungarian historian and professor who specialized in medieval history.

  • Madisan Pettway

    American artist known for her quilting and textile work, which often depicted scenes from African-American life.

  • Tibor Farkas

    Tibor Farkas was a Hungarian chemist known for his work in the field of organic chemistry.

  • Corydon Almond

    Corydon Almond was an American football player who played as a halfback in the early 20th century.

  • Hildagarde Albers

    Hildagarde Albers was a German mathematician who made contributions to the field of topology.

  • Willett Bowden

    Willett Bowden was an American painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

  • Wetzel Hoover

    Wetzel Hoover was an American football player who played as a tackle in the National Football League.

  • Michaelina Wittmer

    Michaelina Wittmer was a Swiss botanist who specialized in the study of bryophytes.

  • Coal Kresser

    Coal Kresser was an American football player who played as a fullback in the National Football League.

  • Avice Hubback

    Avice Hubback was a British journalist and author who wrote extensively on social and political issues.

  • Emanie Sachs

    Emanie Sachs was an American entrepreneur who founded the Sachs Mercantile Company, a successful retail business.

  • Eugean Oberholtzer

    Eugean Oberholtzer was an American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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 Valachi Papers

The Valachi Papers

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura, Jill Ireland, Walter Chiari

Women in Revolt

Women in Revolt

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Paul Morrissey

Starring: Candy Darling, Jackie Curtis, Holly Woodlawn, Jonathan Kramer

Country: United States of America

Gumshoe

Gumshoe

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Starring: Albert Finney, Billie Whitelaw, Frank Finlay, Janice Rule

A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke

Country: United States of America

January 01, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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 Hilarious House of Frightenstein

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Release year: 1971

Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais

Country: Canada

The Persuaders!

The Persuaders!

Release year: 1971

Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Jason King

Jason King

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Quentin Durward

Quentin Durward

Release year: 1971

Starring: Marie-France Boyer

Country: France

Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne

Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Hans Quest

January 01, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 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 January 01, 1971?

On January 01, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1971?

On January 01, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1971?

On January 01, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. 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 January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

Find out more about January 1st

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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 January 1971?

January 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1971 calendar looked like.

Friday January 1, 1971