Historical Events
- "Light, Lively & Yiddish" closes at Belasco Theater NYC after 87 performances
- Bollingen Prize for poetry awarded to Richard Wilbur
- Irish Republican Army (IRA) carry out a 'punishment attack', tarring and feathering 4 men accused of criminal activities in Belfast
Famous Birthdays
Sergi Bruguera (52 years old)
Italian tennis star, born in Barcelona, Spain
Famous Deaths
- (Gabrielle) "Coco" Chanel, French fashion designer (Chanel), dies at 87
About January 10, 1971
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 4 months and 24 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
