What happened on Friday January 15, 1971?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1971:

• George Harrison Releases 'My Sweet Lord' George Harrison, former member of The Beatles, released his iconic single 'My Sweet Lord', which became a global hit and a significant moment in post-Beatles musical history. The song, known for its spiritual lyrics and distinctive sound, topped charts worldwide and showcased Harrison's solo musical talents.
• Aswan High Dam Opens in Egypt The Aswan High Dam, a massive infrastructure project on the Nile River, was officially inaugurated. This significant engineering achievement was crucial for Egypt's agricultural development, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation. The dam, constructed with Soviet assistance, transformed the country's economic landscape and water management capabilities.
• Ari Musical Opens in New York The musical 'Ari' premiered at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York City, running for 19 performances. This theatrical production was part of the vibrant Broadway scene of the early 1970s.

Events in 1971

January 15, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 15, 1971

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 1971

January 15, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 15th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1971 can also be written as 1/15/1971 in the US and as 15/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

Famous people born on January 15, 1971:

• Regina King

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• Rupert Sanders
• Paolo Vaccari

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on January 15th

Famous people died on January 15, 1971:

• Félix Balyu
• John Lyons

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on January 15th

January 15, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 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 15, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 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 15, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 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 15th is Capricorn.

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January 15, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 1971 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 15, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 09:05 pm and setting at 09:42 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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Someone born on January 15, 1971 is:

54 years 3 months old,

or 651 months and 8 days old,

or 2831 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19822 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 1971?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 15, 1971.

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