Historical Events
- Dr Melvin H Evans inaugurated as 1st elected governor of Virgin Is
- Philadelphia's multi-purpose Veteran's Stadium dedicated, it becomes home to MLB Phillies and NFL Eagles
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Perez, Dominican-American baseball pitcher (Montreal Expos), born in Nigua, Dominican Republic
- Garrison Hearst, American NFL running back (Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers), born in Lincolnton, Georgia
- Jeremy Licht, American actor (Mark-Valerie/Hogan Family), born in Los Angeles, California
- Junichi Kakizaki, Japanese artist and sculptor, born in Chikuma, Nagano Prefecture
- Orlanda Truitt, American football wide receiver (Oakland Raiders), born in Bessemer, Alabama
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Ford, American clairaudient (b. 1896)
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About January 4, 1971
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity - George Harrison
#1 Song: Grandad - Clive Dunn
