Historical Events
- 1st one-day international, Australia v England at the MCG
Liston Found Dead
Body of former world heavyweight boxing champion Charles "Sonny" Liston (40) is found by his wife Geraldine at their Las Vegas home; he had been dead for an estimated 6 days; foul play suspected
- Globetrotters lose 100-99 to NJ Reds, ending 2,495-game winning streak
Famous Birthdays
- Mayuko Takata, Japanese actress, born in Tokyo, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Columbus O'Donnell Iselin, American oceanographer, dies at 66
- Douglas Shearer, Canadian film engineer (b. 1899)
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About January 5, 1971
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity - George Harrison
#1 Song: Grandad - Clive Dunn
