What happened on Tuesday January 12, 1971?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1971:

• All in the Family TV Premiere The groundbreaking television sitcom 'All in the Family' debuts on CBS, starring Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker. This landmark show was revolutionary in addressing social issues like racism, politics, and generational conflicts through comedic dialogue.
• The Harrisburg Seven Indictment A federal grand jury indicted Rev. Philip Berrigan and five other activists on serious charges of conspiracy to kidnap Henry Kissinger and plot to destroy federal building heating tunnels in Washington, D.C., highlighting the radical anti-war activism of the early 1970s.
• Jimmy Carter Becomes Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter was inaugurated as the governor of Georgia, successfully winning his second bid for the office after previously losing in 1966. This marked an important milestone in Carter's political career before his eventual presidency.
• Surgeon General Report on Smoking Trends A new Surgeon General report revealed declining cigarette smoking rates among adults, but an alarming increase among young people aged 13 to 15, signaling emerging public health concerns.
• Nixon Administration Inflation Report The Nixon Administration announced an inflation rate of 2.3 percent in 1970, the lowest since 1967, indicating some economic stabilization during a challenging economic period.

Events in 1971

January 12, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1971

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1971

January 12, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 12th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1971 can also be written as 1/12/1971 in the US and as 12/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1971:

• Scott Burrell

  Professional NBA player who played as a guard and forward for the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets during the 1990s.

• Peter Madsen

  Danish engineer and entrepreneur who gained notoriety for a high-profile murder case that shocked international media.

• Tommy Puett

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1971:

• John Tovey

  1st baron tovey english admiral (d. 1971).

• Nerio Bernardi
• André Fierens
• Arnold Ulitz

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on January 12th

January 12, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

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 12, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1971 was Grandad by Clive Dunn, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

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 12, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1971 was Groove Me by King Floyd, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

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 12th 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 12, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1971 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 12, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:00 pm and setting at 08:39 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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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1971

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Someone born on January 12, 1971 is:

54 years 3 months old,

or 651 months and 11 days old,

or 2832 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19825 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1971?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 12, 1971.

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