Saturday January 09, 1971
US date format: 1/9/1971, UK date format: 9/1/1971
It was Saturday, under the sign of Capricorn (see birth chart on January 9, 1971). The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include MF Doom and Elizabeth Punsalan.
In that special week of January people in US were listening to My Sweet Lord by George Harrison.
In UK Grandad by Clive Dunn was in the top 5 hits.
The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh, directed by Sergio Martino, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971
while Wheels by Arthur Haile was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Zollfahndung.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Star Trek or The Oregon Trail.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1971 or at January 09 across the years.
likes
Like this day if it is important to you!
Historical Events
Which were the important events of January 09, 1971?
Holidays
- Balloon Ascension Day
- Philippines - Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo district, Manila.
- 1788 - Ratification Day in Connecticut.
- 1822 - "I Will Stay" Day, when the Portuguese prince Pedro decided to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portugal king Jopo VI, starting the Brazilian independence process.
- See more
Events
- Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen closes at Majestic NYC after 19 performances
- Uruguayan president Jorge Pacheco Areco demands emergency powers for 90 days due to kidnappings, and receives them the next day.
Famous Birthday
- MF Doom: Rapper.
- Elizabeth Punsalan
- Scott Thornton in London: Ontario, Canada; NHL left wing (Edmonton...
- Daniel Dumile: American hip hop artist.
- See more
Famous Deaths
- Elmer Flick: American baseball player (d. 1971).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
Watch popular movies, TV series and live events, start your 30-day free trial
See other popular movies of the week
The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh
Directed by: Sergio Martino
Starring: George Hilton, Edwige Fenech, Conchita Airoldi, Manuel Gil
Murphy's War
Directed by: Peter Yates
Starring: Peter O'Toole, Siân Phillips, Philippe Noiret, Horst Janson
Le cercle rouge
Directed by: Jean-Pierre Melville
Starring: Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volontè, Yves Montand
Country: United States of America
The Only Way
Directed by: Bent Christensen
Starring: Ebbe Rode, Helle Virkner, Jane Seymour, Ove Sprogøe
The Wizard of Gore
Directed by: Herschell Gordon Lewis
Starring: Ray Sager, Judy Cler, Wayne Ratay, Phil Laurenson
Have a look at 'THE TIMES' from January 09, 1971 and get it!
Get UK historic newspapers
Get 'THE TIMES' from January 09, 1971
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 09, 1971?
Unlimited, ad-free streaming of over a million songs, 30 day Free Trial
Top #10 songs in the USA
- George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
- Dawn - Knock Three Times
- The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
- Santana - Black Magic Woman
- The Partridge Family - I Think I Love You
- Smokey Robinson - The Tears Of A Clown
- Chicago - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
- The Supremes - Stoned Love
- Bee Gees - Lonely Days
- Barbra Streisand - Stoney End
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #10 R&B songs
- King Floyd - Groove Me
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - If I Were Your Woman
- Curtis Mayfield - (Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below We're All Going To Go
- Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
- Edwin Starr - Stop The War Now
- Joe Simon - Your Time To Cry
- The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
- The Chi-lites - Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)
- Little Sister - Somebody's Watching You
- The Moments - All I Have
Make this day unforgettable
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
Watch popular movies, TV series and live events, start your 30-day free trial
Zollfahndung
Masterpiece Classic
Starring: Alistair Cooke
Country: United States of America
All in the Family
Written by: Norman Lear
Starring: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Country: United States of America
Dai Chûshingura
Celebrity Bowling
Days to next January 09
If January 09, 1971 is your birthday you're 49 years, 8 months, 19 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 3 months, 12 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1971?
- LIFE: Composite The New Shape of America
- Time: German Leader and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Willy Brandt, depicted as a man in an iron mask.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8210
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
Unlimited books on any devices, try your first month free
The Passions of the Mind
By: Irving Stone
Passions Of The Mind, The: A Biographical Novel Of Sigmund Freud, by Stone, Irving
Passenger To Frankfurt
By: Agatha Christie
The Queen of Mystery has come to Harper Collins! Agatha Christie, the acknowledged mistress of suspense—creator of indomitable sleuth Miss Marple, meticulous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, and so many other unforgettable
Crime In America
By: Ramsey Clark
Crime In America: Observations On Its Nature, Causes, Prevention by Clark, Ramsey
Khrushchev Remembers
By: Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev Remembers is a unique -- and enthralling -- historical first. Never before, in all the years since the great Russian Revolution, have we had access to the intimate political reminiscences
The Greening Of America
By: Charles Reich
The 25th Anniversary of the Groundbreaking Classic. "If there was any doubt about the need for social transformation in 1970, that need is clear and urgent today....I
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Star Trek
Galaxy Game
Computer Space
The Oregon Trail
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 09, 1971?
On January 09, 1971 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is January 09, 1971?
On January 09, 1971 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on January 09, 1971?
On January 09, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 09, 1971?
On January 09, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 09, 1971?
On January 09, 1971 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 09, 1971?
On January 09, 1971 several famous people were born including, MF Doom, Elizabeth Punsalan, Scott Thornton in London.
Which famous people died on January 09, 1971?
Famous people died on January 09, 1971 include, Elmer Flick.
What was the number one song in January 09, 1971?
The number one song in the week of January 09, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison in US and Grandad by Clive Dunn in UK.
What were the top hits on January 09, 1971?
The top hits on January 09, 1971 were My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, Knock Three Times by Dawn, One Less Bell To Answer by The 5th Dimension in US and Grandad by Clive Dunn, I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds, Ride A White Swan by T Rex in UK.
This day in 30 sec.
Like this day if it is important to you!
likes