Thursday January 21, 1971: on this day

January 21, 1971 was the 21st day of the year 1971, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 21, 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 21, 1971, who was born and died on January 21, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 21, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Knock Three Times by Dawn), movies (e.g. 10 Rillington Place, directed by Richard Fleischer), 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 21st, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 21, 1971?


January 21, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 21st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1971 can also be written as 1/21/1971 in the US and as 21/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

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January 21, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 21, 1971:

  • Alias smith & jones premieres on abc tv
  • The current emley moor transmitting station, the tallest free-standing structure in the united kingdom, begins transmitting uhf broadcasts.

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January 21, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 21, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 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 21st, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 21, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

21%

The moon phase on January 21, 1971 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 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 21, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 02:15 am and setting at 12:23 pm.

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 21, 1971?


Famous people born on January 21, 1971:

  • Doug Weight

    American ice hockey coach and player.

  • Noel Biderman

    Founder of Ashley Madison, an online dating service for people seeking affairs.

  • Dmitri Khlestov

    Russian footballer.

  • Sergey Klevchenya

    Russian speed skater.

  • Doug Edwards

    Nba forward (vancouver grizzlies).

  • Uni Arge

    Faroese footballer and entertainer.

  • Rafael Berges

    Spanish footballer.

  • Dylan Kussman

    American actor.

  • Tommy Puett in Gary

    Indiana, usa.

  • Donna Lynne Champlin

    Actress.

  • Adia Chan

    Singer and actress from indonesian-hong kong.

  • Tweet

    American singer-songwriter (the dresden soul symphony).

  • Doug Weight in Warren

    Michigan, usa; nhl center (edmonton oilers and team usa 98).

  • Brian Giles

    American baseball player: indians outfield.

  • Alan McManus

    Scottish snooker player and sportscaster.

  • Darren Frost
  • Massimo Meregalli

Whose famous birthday is on January 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 21st:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Sushant Singh Rajput
    Sushant Singh Rajput

    Sushant singh rajput was an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, including his role in the biographical sports film 'm.

  • Geena Davis
    Geena Davis

    American actress.

  • Emma Bunton
    Emma Bunton

    British singer/songwriter, actress and model, as well as a radio and television presenter.

  • Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard

    Karina Lombard is a French-American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'The L Word' and movies like 'Legends of the Fall'.

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Paul Allen
    Paul Allen

    American entrepreneur and co-founder of microsoft.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw

    British actor and star of "the professionals", a tv series that ran from december 1977 to february 1983.

  • Marina Foïs
    Marina Foïs

    French actress of russian, jewish egyptian and german ancestry.

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January 21, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 2 months old,

or 638 months and 27 days old,

or 2777 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19445 days old,

if you were born on January 21, 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 21, 1971?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 21, 1971.

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January 21, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 21, 1971:

  • Richard B Russell

    American politician (senator-democrat-georgia), dies at age 73.

  • Antonio Barolini
  • Fred Tunstall

What famous deaths happened on January 21st?

Famous deaths on January 21st:

  • Geeta Bali
    Geeta Bali

    Geeta Bali was a popular Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Bollywood films in the 1950s and early 1960s.

  • George Orwell
    George Orwell

    British essayist and novelist.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Jack Lord
    Jack Lord

    American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.

  • Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan

    American actress, known as "oomph girl".

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Jackie Wilson
    Jackie Wilson

    American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music.

  • Kaye Ballard
    Kaye Ballard

    American comedian, singer, comedienne, and actress.

  • Louie Anderson
    Louie Anderson

    Louie anderson is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and for creating the animated show 'life with louie'.

  • Marie Prevost
    Marie Prevost

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).

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January 21, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 21, 1971:

  • National Hugging Day
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agnes.
  • Mauritius - Thaipoosam Cavadee.
  • UN Arms Day
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January 21, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 21, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 18th and January 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 21, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 21, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 21, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 21, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1971 was Grandad by Clive Dunn, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 21, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 21, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 18th and January 24th. 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 21, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1971 was If I Were Your Woman by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 21, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 21, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - If I Were Your Woman
  2. - Groove Me
  3. - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
  4. - One Less Bell To Answer
  5. - Your Time To Cry

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January 21, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 21, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

10 Rillington Place

10 Rillington Place

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Richard Attenborough, Judy Geeson, John Hurt, Pat Heywood

Country: United States of America

The Last Valley

The Last Valley

Release year: 1971

Directed by: James Clavell

Starring: Michael Caine, Omar Sharif, Florinda Bolkan, Nigel Davenport

The Statue

The Statue

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Rod Amateau

Starring: David Niven, Virna Lisi, Robert Vaughn, Ann Bell

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

January 21, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 21, 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

Catwalk

Catwalk

Release year: 1971

January 21, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 21, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Greening Of America by Charles Reich

The Greening Of America

By:

25 Years of Groundbreaking Classic. "If there were any doubts about the necessity of social transformation in 1970 I, it is now clear and urgent I

Crime In America by Ramsey Clark

Crime In America

By:

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

Inside The Third Reich by Albert Speer

Inside The Third Reich

By:

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.

Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw

Rich Man, Poor Man

By:

Paperback with TV tie-ins

Caravan To Vaccares by Alistair MacLean

Caravan To Vaccares

By:

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January 21, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 21, 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 21, 1971?

On January 21, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 21, 1971?

On January 21, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 21, 1971?

On January 21, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 21st?

January 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Maidan shar attack: according to local officials, 126 security personnel were killed in an attack by the taliban on a national directorate of security building in central maidan wardak province.
  • 2018 - Insurgents killed at least 18 people in a 13-hour gun fight. this included 4 afghans and 14 foreigners. according to the afghan interior ministry, the siege ended when all the gunmen were killed. nato claims that no foreign troops were killed. taliban claim they sent five suicide bombers armed only with assault rifles and hand grenades. afghan authorities blame the attack on pakistan-based haqqani. (cbs news), (ap via nbc news).
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: parachinar bombing 2017: around 90 people were injured and 22 are killed in the explosion at a parachinar vegetable market, federally administered tribal areas of pakistan. (al jazeera), (ap), (bernama via astroawan), (radio pakistan)lashkar-i-jhangvi al-alami and tehreek-i-taliban pakistan released joint statements claiming responsibility through text messages sent to journalists. (dawn news),

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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.

Thursday January 21, 1971