Historical Events
- "Alias Smith & Jones" premieres on ABC TV
Famous Birthdays
- Alan McManus, Scottish snooker player
- Doug Weight, Warren MI, NHL center (Edmonton Oilers, Team USA 98)
- Tommy Puett, actor (Tyler-Life Goes On, America's Top 10), born in Gary, Indiana
Famous Deaths
- Richard B Russell, (Sen-D-Ga), dies at 73
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About January 21, 1971
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
#1 Song: Grandad - Clive Dunn
