Sunday January 17, 1971: on this day

January 17, 1971 was the 17th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 17, 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 17, 1971, who was born and died on January 17, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 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 17th, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1971?


January 17, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 17th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1971 can also be written as 1/17/1971 in the US and as 17/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

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January 17, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1971:

  • Super bowl v: baltimore colts-16, dallas cowboys-13 in miami, florida; most valuable player: chuck howley, dallas, linebacker.

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January 17, 1971: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - Baltimore Colts : 13 - 16
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January 17, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 17, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Pig chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 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 17th, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1971 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 10:05 pm and setting at 10:22 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 17, 1971?


Famous people born on January 17, 1971:

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

  • Kid Rock

    Kid rock is an american singer known for his blend of rock, hip hop, and country music, and for hits like 'bawitdaba' and 'all summer long'.

  • Richard Burns

    English race car driver (d. 2005).

  • Lil Jon

    Apart from his music career, Lil Jon is an avid tennis player and has played in celebrity tennis tournaments.

  • Giorgos Balogiannis

    Greek basketball player.

  • Tyler Houston

    American baseball catcher (atlanta braves).

  • Peter Winter

    Australian decathlete (olympics-1996).

  • Paolo Vaccari

    Italian rugby player and coach.

  • Ann Wolfe

    Female boxer.

  • Derek Plante in Cloquet

    Minnesota, usa; nhl center (buffalo sabres).

  • Youki Kudoh

    Japanese actress.

  • Leslie Benzies

    Tv producer.

  • Kyra Pharao
  • Richard Teberio
  • Abdul Fox
  • Nazri Nasir

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

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January 17, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 3 months old,

or 639 months and 2 days old,

or 2778 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19451 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 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 17, 1971?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 17, 1971.

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January 17, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1971:

  • Lille Brinchmann

    Norwegian politician known for her work in the Labour Party.

  • Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán
  • Lothar Rendulic

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1971:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 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 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

January 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 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 17, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

January 17, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 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 17, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

January 17, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 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 17, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 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 17, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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 17, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Inside The Third Reich by Albert Speer

Inside The Third Reich

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Speer, Hitler's Minister of Armaments and War Production, is brutally incarcerated. He was the man who kept Germany armed and the war machine going even after Hitler's mythology had died.

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.

Calico Palace by Gwen Bristow

Calico Palace

By:

The thrilling story of California's gold rush does not revolve around the prospectors (40-niners) who rushed to San Francisco in 1849. It is about the men, and the women.

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

January 17, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 17, 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 17, 1971?

On January 17, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1971?

On January 17, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1971?

On January 17, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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.

Sunday January 17, 1971