· THAT DAY · JANUARY 8, 1971 · NO. 55 ·
January 8, 1971
Friday · 55 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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Weather in New York
25°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 25°F
- Low
- 10°F
- Humidity
- 64%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity
George Harrison
My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity
George Harrison
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Movies
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A Clockwork Orange
Academy Award (1971)
The Godfather
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Duel
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The Big Boss
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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Fri · 25°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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