What Happened on January 25, 1971

Historical Events

Manson Convicted

Charles Manson and three female followers are convicted of the Tate-LaBianca murders

  • Himachal Pradesh becomes 18th Indian state

Ugandan Coup d'état

Military coup in Uganda under Major General Idi Amin

Eisenhower Dollar

Philadelphia mint's 1st trial strike of Eisenhower dollar

Chichester-Clark Pressured

The 170 delegates of the Ulster Unionist Council (UUC) call for the resignation of Northern Ireland Prime Minister James Chichester-Clark

  • WHMB TV channel 40 in Indianapolis, IN (IND) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Ana Ortiz, American actress (Ugly Betty - "Hilda"), and singer, born in Manhattan, New York
  • China Kantner, American actress and daughter of Grace Slick, born in San Francisco, California
  • Luca Badoer, Italian auto racer (Formula 3000 Championship 1992), born in Montebelluna, Italy

About January 25, 1971

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
  • UK #1 Song: My Sweet Lord - George Harrison