What happened on Monday January 18, 1971?

Here's what happened on January 18, 1971:

• Polish Political Unrest Strikes in Poland lead to the resignation of Interior Minister Kazimierz Switala on January 23, reflecting growing political tensions and public dissatisfaction with the government. He is replaced by Franciszek Szlachcic.
• Ivan Koloff Defeats Bruno Sammartino In a historic professional wrestling match at Madison Square Garden in New York, Ivan Koloff unexpectedly defeats long-reigning champion Bruno Sammartino, ending Sammartino's record-breaking 7.5-year championship reign.
• Jonathan Davis Birth Jonathan Davis, lead vocalist of the nu-metal band Korn, is born. He would become known for his distinctive vocal style and significant influence in alternative metal music.

Events in 1971

January 18, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 18, 1971

Newspapers from Jan. 18, 1971

January 18, 1971 was a Monday and it was the 18th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1971 can also be written as 1/18/1971 in the US and as 18/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

Famous people born on January 18, 1971:

• Josep Guardiola

  Legendary Spanish football manager who revolutionized tactics at FC Barcelona and Manchester City, widely considered one of the greatest...

• Jonathan Davis

  Lead vocalist of the nu-metal band Korn, known for his distinctive vocal style and significant influence in alternative metal music.

• Christian Fittipaldi

  Brazilian racing driver from a famous motorsport family, known for his performances in Formula One and other international racing...

• Binyavanga Wainaina

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on January 18th

Famous people died on January 18, 1971:

• Virgil Finlay

  Renowned American illustrator famous for his distinctive work in horror, fantasy, and science fiction genres during the mid-20th century.

• Erik Almlöf
• Catherine Calvert
• Nora Stanton Blatch Barney

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on January 18th

January 18, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
3. The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
4. Bee Gees - Lonely Days
5. Santana - Black Magic Woman

January 18, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1971 was Grandad by Clive Dunn, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

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 18, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1971 was If I Were Your Woman by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - If I Were Your Woman
2. King Floyd - Groove Me
3. Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
4. The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
5. Joe Simon - Your Time To Cry

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

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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 18, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 18, 1971 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 18, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:04 pm and setting at 10:44 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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Your place in the Universe on January 18, 1971

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Someone born on January 18, 1971 is:

54 years 3 months old,

or 651 months and 5 days old,

or 2831 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19819 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 1971?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 18, 1971.

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