Friday January 08, 1971: on this day

January 08, 1971 was the 8th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 08, 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 January 08, 1971, who was born and died on January 08, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sweet Lord by George Harrison), movies (e.g. The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh, directed by Sergio Martino), TV series (e.g. Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 1971?


January 08, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 8th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1971 can also be written as 1/8/1971 in the US and as 8/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

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January 08, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1971:

  • Voyageurs national park, minnesota established.
  • 29 pilot whales beach themselves and die at san clemente island, california.
  • Tupamaros kidnap geoffrey jackson, british ambassador to uruguay, in montevideo, keeping him captive until september.

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January 08, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th 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 08, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 08, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 08, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 01:52 pm and setting at 06:03 am.

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 08, 1971?


Famous people born on January 08, 1971:

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Kardell Stewart

    Former NFL quarterback with a strong arm and leadership skills.

  • Jason Giambi

    Jason giambi is a former professional baseball player known for his power hitting and his time with the oakland athletics and new york...

  • Jon Kleinberg

    Renowned for his work in algorithms and social networks.

  • Bonny Bishop

    Bonny Bishop is a former professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.

  • Pascal Zuberbühler

    Swiss coach and footballer.

  • Brook Mahealani Lee

    Miss universe / miss usa (1997-hawaii).

  • Stephane Barin

    Hockey forward (team france 1998).

  • Mike Susser

    German chef.

  • Brenda Lee Armstrong in Albert Lea

    Minnesota, usa; miss minnesota-america (1990).

  • Roosevelt Potts

    Nfl running back (indianapolis colts).

  • Billy Joe

    Hobert; nfl quarterback (oakland raiders).

  • Jason Giambi in West Covina

    California, usa; infielder (oakland athletics).

  • Brook Lee

    Model.

  • Jesper Jansson

    Swedish footballer.

  • Darren Langdon in Deer Lake

    Newfoundland (canada); nhl left wing (new york rangers).

  • Branislav Janos

    Hockey forward (team slovakia 1998).

  • Manuella Maury

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

  • David Silva
    David Silva

    Spanish footballer.

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January 08, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 2 months old,

or 638 months and 20 days old,

or 2776 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19438 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 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 08, 1971?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 08, 1971.

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January 08, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 1971:

  • Hilding Ekelund

    A Finnish architect who designed several notable buildings in Finland.

  • Adriano Lualdi

    Composer dies at 85.

  • Armando Discépolo

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Lamarco Polo

    Famous Venetian explorer who traveled extensively in Asia.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 8th

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January 08, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 1971:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 4th and January 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 08, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 08, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Sweet Lord
  2. - Knock Three Times
  3. - One Less Bell To Answer
  4. - Black Magic Woman
  5. - I Think I Love You

January 08, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1971 was Grandad by Clive Dunn, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 08, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grandad
  2. - I Hear You Knocking
  3. - Ride A White Swan
  4. - When I'm Dead And Gone
  5. - I'll Be There

January 08, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1971 was Groove Me by King Floyd, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 08, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 08, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Groove Me
  2. - If I Were Your Woman
  3. - (Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below We're All Going To Go
  4. - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
  5. - Stop The War Now

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January 08, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh

The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Sergio Martino

Starring: George Hilton, Edwige Fenech, Conchita Airoldi, Manuel Gil

Murphy's War

Murphy's War

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Peter Yates

Starring: Peter O'Toole, Siân Phillips, Philippe Noiret, Horst Janson

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

Borsalino

Borsalino

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jacques Deray

Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe

Country: Italy

Metello

Metello

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Mauro Bolognini

Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias

Country: Italy

January 08, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:

Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch

Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch

Release year: 1970

Zollfahndung

Zollfahndung

Release year: 1970

Masterpiece Classic

Masterpiece Classic

Release year: 1971

Starring: Alistair Cooke

Country: United States of America

All in the Family

All in the Family

Release year: 1971

Written by:

Starring: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Country: United States of America

January 08, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Caravan To Vaccares by Alistair MacLean

Caravan To Vaccares

By:

From

The Greening Of America by Charles Reich

The Greening Of America

By:

25 Years of Groundbreaking Classic. "If there were any doubts about the necessity of social transformation in 1970 I, it is now clear and urgent I

Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw

Rich Man, Poor Man

By:

Paperback with TV tie-ins

Wheels by Arthur Haile

Wheels

By:

Great Lion Of God by Taylor Caldwell

Great Lion Of God

By:

Caldwell's classic epic novel is an inspiring, moving, and spiritual tale about St. Paul and the lives of the Jews, Romans, and early Christians.

January 08, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 08, 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 08, 1971?

On January 08, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1971?

On January 08, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1971?

On January 08, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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history

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 8, 1971