Historical Events
Koloff vs. Sammartino
Ivan Koloff beats Bruno Sammartino in New York, to become WWWF champ
Northern Irish PM meets Home Secretary
Northern Ireland Prime Minister James Chichester-Clark meets British Home Secretary Reginald Maudling
Famous Birthdays
- Andre Coleman, American NFL wide receiver (San Diego Chargers), born in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Binyavanga Wainaina, Kenyan author and journalist, born in Nakuru, Rift Valley
- Christian Fittipaldi, Brazilian auto racer (Formula 3000 1991; 24 Hours of Daytona 2004, 14, 18; 12 Hours of Sebring 2015; 6 Hours of Watkins Glen 2013, 16, 17), born in São Paulo, Brazil
- Greg Engel, American NFL center (San Diego Chargers), born in Davenport, Iowa
- Jonathan Davis, American rock singer (Korn), born in Bakersfield, California
- Pep Guardiola, Spanish football midfielder & manager (Spain 47 caps, manager Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City), born in Santpedor, Spain
- Seamus O'Regan, Canadian politician and television personality, born in St. John's, Canada
Famous Deaths
- Catherine Calvert, American actress (Fires of Faith), dies of stroke at 80
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About January 18, 1971
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
#1 Song: Grandad - Clive Dunn
