Wednesday January 20, 1971: on this day

January 20, 1971 was the 20th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 20, 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 20, 1971, who was born and died on January 20, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 20, 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. Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 20th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 20, 1971?


January 20, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 20th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1971 can also be written as 1/20/1971 in the US and as 20/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

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January 20, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1971:

  • Ard schenk skates world record 1000m (1:18.8).

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January 20, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th 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 20, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 20th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 20, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

31%

The moon phase on January 20, 1971 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 20, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 01:09 am and setting at 11:42 am.

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 20, 1971?


Famous people born on January 20, 1971:

  • Questlove

    Questlove is a renowned drummer best known as the co-founder and drummer for the hip hop band the roots.

  • Gary Barlow

    British singer, songwriter and bandleader, and five-time winner the prestigious ivor nobille prize.

  • Cathy Marsal

    French cyclist, winner, 1987, junior world championship on-road.

  • Brian Giles

    American baseball player.

  • Miles Jacobson

    CEO of Sports Interactive, a video game development company best known for the Football Manager series.

  • Wakanohana Masaru

    The 66th yokozuna, japanese sumo wrestling champion.

  • Johnny Mitchell

    Nfl tight end (new york jets).

  • Wakanohana

    Japanese sumo wrestler, the older of two brothers who both became champions.

  • Questlov Questlove

    Musician.

  • Ahmir ''Questlove'' Thompson

    American drummer (the roots).

  • Andrei Skabelka

    Nhl forward (belarus, olympics - 1998).

  • Gerard McDonnell

    Irish mountaineer (d. 2008).

  • Derrick Green

    American singer-songwriter (sepultura).

  • Karin Smith

    Miss minnesota usa (1996).

  • Wakanohana III (sumo)
  • Enrique Burgos

Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

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January 20, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 3 months old,

or 639 months and 4 days old,

or 2779 weeks

or 19453 days old,

if you were born on January 20, 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 20, 1971?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 20, 1971.

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January 20, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 1971:

  • Minanogawa Tōzō

    The 34th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (d. 1971).

  • Broncho Billy Anderson

    American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1880).

  • Gilbert M 'Broncho Billy' Anderson

    American actor, director and writer (born 1880).

  • Gilbert M Anderson

    Actor (first movie cowboy), passes away at the age of 88.

  • Antonio Bacci
  • Jan Arnoldus Schouten
  • Gilbert M. Anderson (Max Aaronson

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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January 20, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 20, 1971:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 1971:

  • Saint Fabian
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January 20, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 20, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 18th and January 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 20, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 20, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 20, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 1971 was Grandad by Clive Dunn, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 20, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 18th and January 24th. 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 20, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 1971 was If I Were Your Woman by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 20, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 20, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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January 20, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 20, 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

The Last Valley

The Last Valley

Release year: 1971

Directed by: James Clavell

Starring: Michael Caine, Omar Sharif, Florinda Bolkan, Nigel Davenport

The Statue

The Statue

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Rod Amateau

Starring: David Niven, Virna Lisi, Robert Vaughn, Ann Bell

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 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

January 20, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 20, 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

Catwalk

Catwalk

Release year: 1971

January 20, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 20, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Crime In America by Ramsey Clark

Crime In America

By:

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

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.

Caravan To Vaccares by Alistair MacLean

Caravan To Vaccares

By:

From

Passenger To Frankfurt by Agatha Christie

Passenger To Frankfurt

By:

Harper Collins is now the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress suspense--creator and indomitable sleuth Miss Marple as well as meticulous Belgian detective Hercule poirot and many other memorable characters

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.

January 20, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 20, 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 20, 1971?

On January 20, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 1971?

On January 20, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 20, 1971?

On January 20, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 20th?

January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),

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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.

Wednesday January 20, 1971