Saturday January 16, 1971: on this day

January 16, 1971 was the 16th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 16, 1971 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 16, 1971, who was born and died on January 16, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sweet Lord by George Harrison), movies (e.g. Black Killer, directed by Carlo Croccolo), TV series (e.g. Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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.

January 16, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

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January 16, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1971:

  • Ard schenk skates world record 1500m (1:58.7).

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January 16, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1971 was Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on January 16, 1971?


Famous people born on January 16, 1971:

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • Basem Yakhour

    Syrian actor known for his roles in various TV series and films.

  • Allyiah Carr

    Allyiah Carr is an American singer known for her R&B and pop music.

  • Sergi Bruguera

    Spanish tennis player.

  • Jonathan Mangum

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Michel Kreek

    Dutch soccer player (ajax).

  • Junior Bryant

    Nfl defensive end (san francisco 49ers).

  • Jukka-Pekka Nummi

    Wlaf cornerback (scottish claymores).

  • Ulrich van Gobbel

    Suriname -- dutch soccer player (feyenoord).

  • Scott Williams in Orange

    California, usa; field hockey player (olympics 1996).

  • Sergejs Tarasovs
  • Armando Ribeiro
  • Jon Davison
  • Akira Nakayama

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Laura Schlessinger
    Laura Schlessinger

    American radio personality and counselor.

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January 16, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 2 months old,

or 638 months and 12 days old,

or 2775 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19430 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 1971.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1971?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

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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January 16, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1971:

  • Harce Lloyd

    Known for his work on the structure of the Milky Way galaxy.

  • Nelly Moser

    Nelly Moser was a successful entrepreneur known for her contributions to the fashion industry.

  • Philippe Thys

    Belgian cyclist (d. 1971).

  • Kermit Maynard

    Cowboy actor (saturday roundup), passes away at 68.

  • Gaetano Pirrone
  • Antonio Bellotti

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Andrew Wyeth

    American tempera and watercolor artist.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1971:

  • 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
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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.

January 16, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 11th and January 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Sweet Lord
  2. - Knock Three Times
  3. - One Less Bell To Answer
  4. - Black Magic Woman
  5. - 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.

January 16, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 11th and January 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grandad
  2. - I Hear You Knocking
  3. - Ride A White Swan
  4. - When I'm Dead And Gone
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 16, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 16, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 11th and January 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Groove Me
  2. - If I Were Your Woman
  3. - (Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below We're All Going To Go
  4. - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
  5. - Stop The War Now

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January 16, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Killer

Black Killer

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Carlo Croccolo

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Malfatti, Antonio Cantafora, Dante Maggio, Enzo Pulcrano, Fred Robsham, Mary Mulligan

Country: Italy

The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh

The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Sergio Martino

Starring: George Hilton, Edwige Fenech, Conchita Airoldi, Manuel Gil

Murphy's War

Murphy's War

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Peter Yates

Starring: Peter O'Toole, Siân Phillips, Philippe Noiret, Horst Janson

Borsalino

Borsalino

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jacques Deray

Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe

Country: Italy

Metello

Metello

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Mauro Bolognini

Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias

Country: Italy

January 16, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 1971 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch

Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch

Release year: 1970

Zollfahndung

Zollfahndung

Release year: 1970

The Smith Family

The Smith Family

Release year: 1971

Country: United States of America

January 16, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Crime In America by Ramsey Clark

Crime In America

By:

Clark, Ramsey: Crime in America: Observations on Its Nature, Causes and Prevention

Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw

Rich Man, Poor Man

By:

Paperback with TV tie-ins

God Is An Englishman by R.F. Delderfield

God Is An Englishman

By:

This bestseller is set in Victorian commerce and follows Adam Swann's fortunes. He is a son of an Army family veteran of the Crimea campaigns.

Passenger To Frankfurt by Agatha Christie

Passenger To Frankfurt

By:

Harper Collins is now the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress suspense--creator and indomitable sleuth Miss Marple as well as meticulous Belgian detective Hercule poirot and many other memorable characters

Islands In The Stream by Ernest Hemingway

Islands In The Stream

By:

A LATER CLASSIC FROM AMERICA’S PREMIER FICTION WRTER. First published in 1970, nine year after Hemingway's passing, this story is about an artist and adventurer, much like Hemingway.

January 16, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Trek

Star Trek

Platform: originally SDS Sigma 7, HP 2000, Data General Nova

Genre: Strategy game

Galaxy Game

Galaxy Game

Platform: Arcade (PDP-11)

Genre: Space combat simulation

Computer Space

Computer Space

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space combat simulation

Publisher: Nutting Associates

The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail

Platform: Android; Apple II, iOS, Macintosh; BlackBerry; Commodore 64; DOS; Facebook; Java ME; Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS, Wii; Windows, Mobile, Phone 7

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Brøderbund The Learning Company Gameloft

history

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 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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history

What happened in 1971?

1971 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ari closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 19 performances
  • UCLA starts 88 basketball game win streak
  • Swiss men accept female suffrage

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What was the calendar for January 1971?

January 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1971 calendar looked like.

Saturday January 16, 1971