What happened on Wednesday January 27, 1971?

Here's what happened on January 27, 1971:

• Apollo 14 Space Mission Launch NASA launches Apollo 14, a historic mission that would become the first to land in the lunar highlands, advancing human space exploration capabilities.
• Dutch Parliament War Crimes Law The Dutch 2nd Chamber of Parliament accepts a significant law addressing the legal limitations on prosecuting war crimes, reflecting post-World War II legal developments.
• Montgomery Street BART Station Completion The Montgomery Street Station marks the final link in the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, completing a crucial transportation infrastructure milestone.
• Fann Wong Birth Fann Wong, a prominent Singaporean actress and entertainer known for her roles in international films like Shanghai Knights, was born on this date.

Events in 1971

January 27, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 27, 1971

Newspapers from Jan. 27, 1971

January 27, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 27th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 27, 1971 can also be written as 1/27/1971 in the US and as 27/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 27, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

Famous people born on January 27, 1971:

• Lil Jon

  Lil Jon is an influential American rapper who pioneered the crunk music genre, known for his energetic performances and hit songs like 'Get...

• Fann Wong

  Fann Wong is a prominent Singaporean actress and singer who has made significant contributions to both Singaporean and Chinese entertainment...

• Rico Barbès
• Ricky Subagja

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on January 27th

Famous people died on January 27, 1971:

• Jacobo Arbenz

  Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán was a Guatemalan military officer and political reformer who served as president from 1951 to 1954.

• Fred Ewer
• Piet Jan Willekens
• Adelaide di Schaumburg-Lippe

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on January 27th

January 27, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 27, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
3. Bee Gees - Lonely Days
4. The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
5. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden

January 27, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 27, 1971 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
2. The Mixtures - Pushbike Song
3. The Supremes - Stoned Love
4. Ashton, Gardner & Dyke - Resurrection Shuffle
5. Judy Collins - Amazing Grace

January 27, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 27, 1971 was Groove Me by King Floyd, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. King Floyd - Groove Me
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - If I Were Your Woman
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 27th 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 27, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 27, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 27, 1971 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 27, 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 27, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:43 am and setting at 07:31 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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Your place in the Universe on January 27, 1971

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Someone born on January 27, 1971 is:

54 years 2 months old,

or 650 months and 27 days old,

or 2830 weeks

or 19810 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 27, 1971?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 27, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 27, 1971.

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