Sunday January 31, 1971: on this day

January 31, 1971 was the 31st day of the year 1971, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 31, 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 31, 1971, who was born and died on January 31, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Knock Three Times by Dawn), movies (e.g. 10 Rillington Place, directed by Richard Fleischer), TV series (e.g. Zollfahndung) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1971?


January 31, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 31st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1971 can also be written as 1/31/1971 in the US and as 31/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

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January 31, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1971:

  • & dave bancroft and george weiss elected to baseball hall of fame
  • Apollo 14 launched, 1st landing in lunar highlands
  • Us male figure skating championship won by john misha petkevich.
  • Jake beckley, joe kelley, harry hooper, rube marquard, chick hafey and dave bancroft and george weiss elected to baseball hall of fame.
  • The winter soldier investigation, organized by the vietnam veterans against the war to publicize war crimes and atrocities by americans and allies in vietnam, begin in detroit, michigan.
  • Apollo program: apollo 14 : astronauts alan shepard, stuart roosa, and edgar mitchell, aboard a saturn v, lift off for a mission to the fra mauro highlands on the moon.

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January 31, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 31, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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January 31, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1971 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 09:30 am and setting at 11:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 11, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Feb 10, 1971.

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Who was born on January 31, 1971?


Famous people born on January 31, 1971:

  • Patricia Velasquez
    Patricia Velasquez

    Model and actress from venezuela.

  • Christine Romans

    CNN's chief business correspondent known for her expertise in financial reporting.

  • Patrick Kielty

    Northern irish comedian and tv presenter.

  • Lee Young-ae

    South korean actress.

  • Corey Holliday

    Nfl wide receiver (pittsburgh steelers).

  • Dimitris Markos

    Greek footballer.

  • Minnie Driver

    Actress.

  • Brandi Sherwood Miss Idaho-USA (1997

    Brook lee succeeded brook lee as second.

  • Danielle Ferland
  • Rita Guarino
  • Gábor Kósa
  • Stefan Wolf
  • Julio César Yegros
  • Yasuo Manaka
  • Andrij Parubij
  • George Evans

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 1 month old,

or 637 months and 29 days old,

or 2773 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19416 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 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 31, 1971?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 31, 1971.

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January 31, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1971:

  • Viktor Zhirmunsky

    Russian historian and linguist (d. 1971).

  • Viktor Maksimovich Zhirmunsky

    Russian literary historian, linguist (born in 1891).

  • Pietro De Francisci

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Eleaner Holm

    Swedish swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1971:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1971:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 25th and January 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 31, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Knock Three Times
  2. - My Sweet Lord
  3. - Lonely Days
  4. - One Less Bell To Answer
  5. - Rose Garden

January 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 31, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Sweet Lord
  2. - Pushbike Song
  3. - Stoned Love
  4. - Resurrection Shuffle
  5. - Amazing Grace

January 31, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1971 was Groove Me by King Floyd, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 31, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Groove Me
  2. - If I Were Your Woman
  3. - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
  4. - One Less Bell To Answer
  5. - Your Time To Cry

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January 31, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

10 Rillington Place

10 Rillington Place

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Richard Attenborough, Judy Geeson, John Hurt, Pat Heywood

Country: United States of America

Get Carter

Get Carter

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Mike Hodges

Starring: Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, Britt Ekland, John Osborne

Country: United States of America

Doctors' Wives

Doctors' Wives

Release year: 1971

Directed by: George Schaefer

Starring: Dyan Cannon, Richard Crenna, Gene Hackman, Carroll O'Connor

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

10 Rillington Place

10 Rillington Place

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Richard Attenborough, Judy Geeson, John Hurt, Pat Heywood

Country: United States of America

January 31, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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:

Zollfahndung

Zollfahndung

Release year: 1970

Bless This House

Bless This House

Release year: 1971

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Ällitälli

Ällitälli

Release year: 1971

January 31, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart

The Crystal Cave

By:

Myridden Emrys, the poor son of a Welsh princess and a savage, is a troubled child, haunted with visions and portents.

Doctor Cobb'S Game by R.V. Cassill

Doctor Cobb'S Game

By:

The author has forged an imaginative novel from the ashes of a 1963 scandal that threw a government into disrepute.

A White House Diary by Lady Bird Johnson

A White House Diary

By:

Original publication in 1970. A White House Diary, Lady Bird Johnson's intimate behind-the scenes account of Lyndon Johnson’s presidency, November 22, 1963 to January 20, 1969.

Crime In America by Ramsey Clark

Crime In America

By:

Clark, Ramsey: Crime in America: Observations on Its Nature, Causes and Prevention

Caravan To Vaccares by Alistair MacLean

Caravan To Vaccares

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January 31, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 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 31, 1971?

On January 31, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1971?

On January 31, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1971?

On January 31, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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.

Sunday January 31, 1971