Historical Events
- 1971 NFL Draft: Jim Plunkett from Stanford University first pick by New England Patriots
Famous Birthdays
- Mickalene Thomas, American artist (Le Déjeuner Sur l'Herbe: Les Trois Femmes Noires), born in Camden, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Donald Winnicott, British psychoanalyst (b. 1896)
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About January 28, 1971
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
- #1 Song: My Sweet Lord - George Harrison