What happened on Sunday January 10, 1971?

Here's what happened on January 10, 1971:

• Death of Coco Chanel, Fashion Icon French fashion designer Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel passed away at the age of 87 in Paris. A revolutionary figure in 20th-century fashion, Chanel transformed women's clothing by introducing comfortable, elegant designs that liberated women from restrictive Victorian-era fashion. Her iconic brand, Chanel, continues to be a global luxury fashion powerhouse, known for the little black dress, Chanel No. 5 perfume, and signature tweed suits.
• IRA Punishment Attack in Belfast The Irish Republican Army (IRA) conducted a violent 'punishment attack' in Belfast, where four men were publicly humiliated by being tarred and feathered. This brutal act was reportedly carried out against individuals accused of criminal activities within their community, highlighting the complex and often violent internal dynamics of paramilitary groups during the Northern Ireland conflict.
• Richard Wilbur Wins Bollingen Prize Renowned American poet Richard Wilbur was awarded the prestigious Bollingen Prize for Poetry, recognizing his significant contributions to American literature. Wilbur, known for his elegant, precise style and translations of works like Molière's plays, was celebrated for his poetic achievements.
• Broadway Musical Closes The Yiddish-language musical 'Light, Lively & Yiddish' concluded its run at the Belasco Theater in New York City after 87 performances, reflecting the vibrant Jewish theatrical scene of the early 1970s.

Events in 1971

January 10, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 10, 1971

Newspapers from Jan. 10, 1971

January 10, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 10th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 10, 1971 can also be written as 1/10/1971 in the US and as 10/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 10, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

Famous people born on January 10, 1971:

• Sergi Bruguera

  Spanish professional tennis player who won two French Open titles in 1993 and 1994, known for his exceptional clay court performance.

• Ana Bárbara

  Mexican pop and regional music singer known for her successful career in Latin American music markets.

• Theuns Jordaan

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on January 10th

Famous people died on January 10, 1971:

• Coco Chanel

  French fashion designer chanel began her career in a hat shop.

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on January 10th

January 10, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

1. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
2. Dawn - Knock Three Times
3. The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
4. Santana - Black Magic Woman
5. The Partridge Family - I Think I Love You

January 10, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

1. Clive Dunn - Grandad
2. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
3. T Rex - Ride A White Swan
4. McGuinness Flint - When I'm Dead And Gone
5. The Jackson Five - I'll Be There

January 10, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. King Floyd - Groove Me
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - If I Were Your Woman
3. Curtis Mayfield - (Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below We're All Going To Go
4. Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
5. Edwin Starr - Stop The War Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 10th is Capricorn.

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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 10, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 10, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 10, 1971 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 10, 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 10, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:49 pm and setting at 07:37 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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Your place in the Universe on January 10, 1971

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Someone born on January 10, 1971 is:

54 years 4 months old,

or 652 months and 4 days old,

or 2835 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19848 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 10, 1971?

There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 10, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 10, 1971.

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