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see horoscope and birth chart for January 16, 1971What happened on Saturday, January 16, 1971?
About January 16th, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 16, 1971, Dutch speed skater Ard Schenk set a new world record in the 1500m event, further solidifying his reputation as one of the sport's greats.
- Day of the week: January 16th, 1971 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: My Sweet Lord by George Harrison
- #1 UK song: Grandad by Clive Dunn
- Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick
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- January 16, 1971: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 16, 1971?
- Who was born on January 16, 1971?
- January 16, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- January 16, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- January 16, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 16, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 16, 1971?
- Back in 1971
January 16, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 16, 1971:
- Ard Schenk sets 1500m speed skating world record On January 16, 1971, Dutch speed skater Ard Schenk set a new world record in the 1500m event, further solidifying his reputation as one of the sport's greats.
January 16, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1971
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What day of the week was January 16, 1971?
January 16, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 16th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 16, 1971 can also be written as 1/16/1971 in the US and as 16/1/1971 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 16, 1971?
Famous people born on January 16, 1971:
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Josh EvansJosh Evans is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and author, best known for his work both in front of and behind the camera in independent cinema. He is the son of film producer Robert Evans and actress Ali MacGraw. [bio]
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Sergi BrugueraSpanish professional tennis player who was a prominent competitor in the 1990s, reaching multiple French Open finals and quarterfinals in...
January 16, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 16, 1971:
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Philippe ThysBelgian cyclist (d. 1971).
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Antonio Bellotti
January 16, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 16, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 11th and January 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 16, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.
- 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
January 16, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1971 was Grandad by Clive Dunn, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.
- Clive Dunn - Grandad
- Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
- T Rex - Ride A White Swan
- McGuinness Flint - When I'm Dead And Gone
- The Jackson Five - I'll Be There
January 16, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1971 was Groove Me by King Floyd, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.
- 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
January 16, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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 16, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1971 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 16, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 16, 1971 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:05 pm and setting at 10:02 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 16, 1971 is:
55 years 6 months old,
or 666 months and 20 days old,
or 2898 weeks and 4 days old,
or 20290 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1971?
There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 16th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 16, 1971.
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Why 1971 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on January 16, 1971, a 1971 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to January 16, 1971 includes Ard Schenk sets 1500m speed skating world record, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 16, 1971 included “My Sweet Lord” by George Harrison, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 16, 1971 included A Clockwork Orange, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 16, 1971 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Josh Evans, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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