Historical Events
- "No, No Nanette" opens at 46th St Theater NYC for 861 performances
24th NHL All-Star Game
24th NHL All-Star Game, Boston Garden: Western Division beats Eastern Division, 2-1; MVP: Bobby Hull, Chicago, LW
- NHL Writers' Association renamed Professional Hockey Writers' Association
"Helter Skelter" at Manson Trial
The Beatles' "Helter Skelter" is played at Charles Manson trial
1971 History
Famous Birthdays
- Jeff Juden, American baseball pitcher (Philadelphia Phillies, SF Giants), born in Salem, Massachusetts
- John Wozniak, American alt rock singer-songwriter and guitarist (Marcy Playground - "Sex and Candy"), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Shawn Wayans, American actor (In Living Color), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Harry Shields, American musician (b. 1899)
1971 Highlights
About January 19, 1971
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 2 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