What happened on Sunday January 31, 1971?

Here's what happened on January 31, 1971:

• Apollo 14 Lunar Mission Launch Apollo 14 launched, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration by targeting the Fra Mauro Highlands, an area of immense geological interest. Astronauts Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell embarked on this historic mission aboard a Saturn V rocket, continuing NASA's ambitious lunar exploration program.
• Winter Soldier Investigation Begins The Vietnam Veterans Against the War organized the Winter Soldier Investigation in Detroit, Michigan, to publicly expose and document war crimes and atrocities committed by American forces and their allies during the Vietnam War, bringing critical attention to the conflict's humanitarian issues.
• George Harrison's 'My Sweet Lord' Tops UK Charts George Harrison's spiritual and melodic single 'My Sweet Lord' reached number one on the United Kingdom pop chart, showcasing the former Beatles member's successful solo career and musical evolution.
• Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees The Special Veterans Committee elected seven distinguished baseball figures to the Hall of Fame: Jake Beckley, Joe Kelley, Harry Hooper, Rube Marquard, Chick Hafey, Dave Bancroft, and George Weiss, honoring their significant contributions to the sport.
• US Male Figure Skating Championship John Misha Petkevich won the United States Male Figure Skating Championship, demonstrating exceptional skill and artistry in the competitive winter sport.
• Patrick Kielty Birth Patrick Kielty, a notable Northern Irish comedian and television presenter, was born, who would later become a prominent media personality known for his comedic and broadcasting talents.

Events in 1971

January 31, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 31, 1971

Newspapers from Jan. 31, 1971

January 31, 1971 was a Sunday and it was the 31st day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1971 can also be written as 1/31/1971 in the US and as 31/1/1971 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1971 in January 1971 calendar

Famous people born on January 31, 1971:

• Lee Young Ae

  Renowned South Korean actress famous for her roles in critically acclaimed films and television series like 'Sympathy for Lady Vengeance'.

• Minnie Driver

  Acclaimed British-American actress known for roles in films like 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Grosse Pointe Blank'.

• Patricia Velásquez

  Venezuelan actress and producer known for her work in modeling and film, with notable international recognition.

• Patrick Kielty

  Northern Irish comedian, television presenter, and media personality known for his sharp wit and comedy shows.

• Andrij Parubij

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on January 31st

Famous people died on January 31, 1971:

• Viktor Zhirmunsky

  Russian historian and linguist (d. 1971).

• Pietro De Francisci
• Viktor Maksimovič Žirmunskij

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on January 31st

January 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 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 31, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 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 31, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 1971 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 09:30 am and setting at 11:18 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 31, 1971

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Someone born on January 31, 1971 is:

54 years 2 months old,

or 650 months and 23 days old,

or 2829 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19806 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1971?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 31, 1971.

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