What Happened on January 19, 1971

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
Born in 1971

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

  • US #1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
  • UK #1 Song: Grandad - Clive Dunn