What happened on Tuesday January 26, 1971?

About January 26th, 1971, in brief:

  • Historical events: Charles Manson was convicted for his role in the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders, a series of brutal killings carried out by members of his cult-like group known as the Manson Family in 1969. His conviction marked a significant moment in American criminal history, symbolizing the dark side of the counterculture movement of the late 1960s.
  • Day of the week: January 26th, 1971 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Knock Three Times by Dawn
  • #1 UK song: My Sweet Lord by George Harrison
  • Popular movie: Waterloo directed by Sergey Bondarchuk

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January 26, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1971:

  • Charles Manson Murder Conviction Charles Manson was convicted for his role in the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders, a series of brutal killings carried out by members of his cult-like group known as the Manson Family in 1969. His conviction marked a significant moment in American criminal history, symbolizing the dark side of the counterculture movement of the late 1960s.
  • Dutch Parliament Advances War Crimes Legislation The Dutch Second Chamber passed a law addressing the legal limitations on prosecuting war crimes, signaling a commitment to international justice and accountability for historical atrocities.
  • Australia Day Flash Flood Tragedy in Canberra On Australia Day, a devastating flash flood struck the Canberra area, resulting in a significant loss of life. Seven people, including four children, were killed, and fifteen others were injured. The flood caused widespread damage and disruption to the local community, highlighting the unpredictable and destructive potential of sudden water events.
  • Min Tang: Tennis Player Profile Min Tang, a tennis player from Hunan, China, was noted for her participation in the 1995 Futures tournament in Canberra, Australia. Her involvement represents the growing internationalization of tennis during the late 20th century.

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January 26, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 26, 1971?


January 26, 1971 was a Tuesday and it was the 26th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1971 can also be written as 1/26/1971 in the US and as 26/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

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Who was born on January 26, 1971?


Famous people born on January 26, 1971:

  • Dorian Gregory

    American television host and actor known for roles in popular TV series like 'Charmed' and 'The Parent 'Hood'.

  • Bryan Callen

    American comedian, actor, and podcast host known for stand-up comedy and roles in various comedy films and TV shows.

  • Leah McLeod
  • Alain Penin
  • Ricardo Rojas

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January 26, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 26, 1971:

  • Umberto Klinger
  • Augusts Skiltriters
  • Luigi Bruno

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January 26, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 25th and January 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

January 26, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

  1. - Knock Three Times youtube
  2. - My Sweet Lord youtube
  3. - Lonely Days youtube
  4. - One Less Bell To Answer youtube
  5. - Rose Garden youtube

January 26, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

  1. - My Sweet Lord youtube
  2. - Pushbike Song youtube
  3. - Stoned Love youtube
  4. - Resurrection Shuffle youtube
  5. - Amazing Grace youtube

January 26, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1971 was Groove Me by King Floyd, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

  1. - Groove Me
  2. - If I Were Your Woman
  3. - (Do The) Push And Pull Part I
  4. - One Less Bell To Answer youtube
  5. - Your Time To Cry
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January 26, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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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 26, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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January 26, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 26, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 26, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:08 am and setting at 06:12 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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How old is someone born on January 26, 1971?


Someone born on January 26, 1971 is:

54 years 3 months old,

or 651 months and 18 days old,

or 2833 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19832 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 1971?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1971?

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