January 17, 1971 — Marvin Gaye releases “What’s Going On?”
A number two US chart hit for Marvin Gaye, “What’s Going On?” was a departure from his previous Motown sound...
September 9, 2016
1971
February 2, 1971 — Idi Amin seizes power in Uganda
Idi Amin was already fairly notorious by 1971. As the commander in chief of Uganda’s armed forces, he had recruited...
September 4, 2016
February 6, 1971 – Alan Shepard plays golf on the Moon
The commander of the Apollo 14 mission, Alan Shepard holds several unique distinctions. He is the only member of the...
August 29, 2016
May 30, 1971 — Zowie Bowie is born
The child of one of the most famous and creative rock stars of all time, Zowie Bowie was also saddled...
August 24, 2016
June 16, 1971 — Tupac Shakur is born
Born Tupac Amaru Shakur in New York City on June 16 of 1971, Tupac was a rap artist, and one...
August 19, 2016
July 22, 1971 — The Tamano oil spill
Early in the morning of July 22, 1971, the oil tanker Tamano briefly ran aground in Casco Bay, Maine. No...
August 9, 2016
September 13, 1971 — The Attica Prison Riot ends
The Attica Correctional Facility is located in Attica, New York state. Rioting broke out there on September 9, 1971. The...
August 4, 2016
October 29, 1971 — Winona Ryder is born
Born Winona Laura Horowitz, the actress now known as Winona Ryder is best known for her appearances in such films...
May 29, 2016
November 8, 1971 — Led Zeppelin releases Stairway to Heaven
Despite being one of the best known songs of all time – and one of the most frequently requested on...
May 24, 2016
November 12, 1971 — The story of the My Lai Massacre goes public
The facts of the matter are distressingly simple: United States Army troops, under the immediate command of 2nd Lieutenant William...
May 19, 2016
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