Saturday January 16, 1971
US date format: 1/16/1971, UK date format: 16/1/1971
It was Saturday, under the sign of Capricorn (see zodiac on January 16, 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 Josh Evans and Sergi Bruguera.
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 The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Zollfahndung.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Computer Space or The Oregon Trail.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1971, at January 16 across the years or at January 1971 calendar.
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
- Teacher's Day in Thailand
Events
- Ard Schenk skates world record 1500m (1:58.7).
Famous Birthday
- Josh Evans: American actor and noted family, son of...
- Sergi Bruguera: Spanish tennis player.
- Sergei Bruguera: in Spain; tennis star.
- Scott Williams in Orange: California, USA; field hockey defender...
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Famous Deaths
- Kermit Maynard: Cowboy actor (Saturday Roundup), dies at...
- Philippe Thys: Belgian road cyclist racer, triple...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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
Little Big Man
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway, Chief Dan George, Martin Balsam
Country: United States of America
Ryan's Daughter
Directed by: David Lean
Starring: Robert Mitchum, Trevor Howard, John Mills, Christopher Jones
Country: United States of America
El Topo
Directed by: Alejandro Jodorowsky
Starring: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Brontis Jodorowsky, José Legarreta, Alfonso Arau
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
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TV Series
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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
This Is Your Life
Dave Allen at Large
Starring: Dave Allen, Michael Sharvell-Martin, Jacqueline Clarke, Ronnie Brody
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Days to next January 16
If January 16, 1971 is your birthday you're 50 years, 4 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 11 months, 27 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1971?
- LIFE: Composite The New Shape of America
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Ali MacGraw -- Jan. 11, 1971
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8211
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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A White House Diary
By: Lady Bird Johnson
Originally published in 1970, A White House Diary is Lady Bird Johnson's intimate, behind-the-scenes account of Lyndon Johnson's presidency from November 22, 1963, to January 20, 1969.
The Crystal Cave
By: Mary Stewart
Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myridden Emrys -- or as he would later be known, Merlin -- leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions.
Caravan To Vaccares
By: Alistair MacLean
The classic tale of suspense set in Provence, where an English tourist investigates a series of mysterious deaths, from the acclaimed master of action and suspense.From
God Is An Englishman
By: R.F. Delderfield
This bestselling novel set in the ruthless world of Victorian commerce follows the fortunes of Adam Swann, a scion of an Army family and veteran of campaigns in the Crimea and
Inside The Third Reich
By: Albert Speer
Speer, the Minister of Armaments and War Production under Hitler, the man who had kept Germany armed and the war machine running even after Hitler's mystique had faded, takes a brutally
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 16, 1971?
On January 16, 1971 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is January 16, 1971?
On January 16, 1971 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on January 16, 1971?
On January 16, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1971?
On January 16, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 16, 1971?
On January 16, 1971 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 16, 1971?
On January 16, 1971 several famous people were born including, Josh Evans, Sergi Bruguera, Sergei Bruguera.
Which famous people died on January 16, 1971?
Famous people died on January 16, 1971 include, Kermit Maynard, Philippe Thys.
What was the number one song in January 16, 1971?
The number one song in the week of January 16, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison in US and Grandad by Clive Dunn in UK.
What were the top hits on January 16, 1971?
The top hits on January 16, 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.
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