What happened on Sunday January 03, 1971?

About January 3rd, 1971, in brief:

  • Historical events: The BBC Open University was established, marking a significant milestone in distance learning and educational broadcasting. This innovative initiative aimed to provide accessible higher education to adults through television, radio, and correspondence courses, democratizing learning opportunities across the United Kingdom.
  • Day of the week: January 3rd, 1971 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Waterloo directed by Sergey Bondarchuk

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January 03, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 03, 1971:

  • BBC Open University Launches in the United Kingdom The BBC Open University was established, marking a significant milestone in distance learning and educational broadcasting. This innovative initiative aimed to provide accessible higher education to adults through television, radio, and correspondence courses, democratizing learning opportunities across the United Kingdom.
  • Dallas Cowboys Defeat San Francisco 49ers in NFC Championship The Dallas Cowboys secured a decisive 17-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football Conference (NFC) Championship game, advancing towards the Super Bowl and demonstrating their football prowess.
  • Baltimore Colts Triumph in AFC Championship The Baltimore Colts defeated the Oakland Raiders 27-17 in the American Football Conference (AFC) Championship game, showcasing their offensive and defensive capabilities in a memorable playoff match.

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January 03, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 03, 1971: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - San Francisco 49ers : 17 - 10
  • Oakland Raiders - Baltimore Colts : 17 - 27
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What day of the week was January 03, 1971?


January 03, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1971 can also be written as 1/3/1971 in the US and as 3/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

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Who was born on January 03, 1971?


Famous people born on January 03, 1971:

  • Sarah Alexander
    Sarah Alexander

    English actress known for her comedic roles in television and film.

  • Ueli Gegenschatz

    Swiss extreme athlete renowned for pioneering achievements in skydiving and base jumping, pushing the boundaries of aerial sports.

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January 03, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 03, 1971:

  • Giuseppe Forlivesi

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January 03, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

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January 03, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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January 03, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 03, 1971 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 03, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:02 am and setting at 12:16 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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How old is someone born on January 03, 1971?


Someone born on January 03, 1971 is:

54 years 3 months old,

or 651 months and 20 days old,

or 2833 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19834 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 03, 1971?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 03, 1971.

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Sunday January 3, 1971