What happened this day in history January 23, 1971

What are the important events that happened on January 23, 1971? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 23, 1971: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 23, 1971 is the 23rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 342 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 10, 1971 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 557,280 minutes has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘icositrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $844.60. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Dog is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on January 23, 1971?

  • 1971
    Adam Parore, New Zealand wicketkeeper (cricket)
  • 1971
    Kevin Mawae, American football player
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    Marc Nelson, American R&B singer and lyricist
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    Scott Gibbs, Welsh rugby player

Who died on January 23, 1971?

  • 1971
    Fritz Feigl, Austria-born chemist (b. 1871)

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