Historical Events In 1971

Sep 13   The World Hockey Association is founded on this day in history.   

Sep 14   Bill Copson, cricketer (England pace bowler before & after WW2), dies on this day in history.   

Sep 16   Ferdinand LR Sassen, priest/philosopher (Descartes), dies at 77 in the year 1971.   

Sep 16   In the year 1971 six Klansmen arrested in connection with bombing of 10 school buses   

Sep 20   On this day in history james Westerfield, actor (Travels of Jaime McPheeters), dies at 59   

Sep 21   John Lennon & Yoko Ono are Dick Cavett's only guest in the year 1971.   

Sep 22   Joseph Ford McGuinn, director, dies of heart attack at 67 on this day in history.   

Sep 23   Billy Gilbert, actor (Paradise Alley, Safari, Rio), dies at 77 on this day in history.   

Sep 25   On this day in history tC Jones, female impersonator, dies of cancer at 50   

Sep 26   Muriel Kirkland, actress (Nana, Fast Workers), dies of emphysema at 68 in the year 1971.   

Oct 01   Disneyworld opens in Orlando, Florida in the year 1971.   

Oct 01   Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida opens on this day in history.   

Oct 02   On this day in history homing pigeon averages 133 KPH (record) in 1100-km Australian race   

Oct 03   Leah Baird, writer (Jungle Bride), dies of anemia at 88 on this day in history.   

Oct 04   On this day in history borden's opens a turn-of-century ice cream parlor at Disney World   

Oct 04   Edit Angold, actor (Suspense, Molly, Blue Angel), dies at 76 in the year 1971.   

Oct 08   In the year 1971 christopher Dark, actor (Man Behind the Badge), dies at 51   

Oct 08   In the year 1971 john Lennon releases his megahit "Imagine"   

Oct 11   Chester Conklin, actor (Greed, Modern Times), dies at 83 on this day in history.   

Oct 11   On this day in history frank McGee becomes news anchor of the Today Show   

Oct 12   In the year 1971 dean G Acheson, US foreign minister (1949-53), dies at 78   

Oct 13   In the year 1971 1st World Series night game (Pittsburgh 4-Baltimore 3)   

Oct 14   On this day in history 2 killed in Memphis racial disturbances   

Oct 19   Alberto Pirelli, Italian industrial, dies at 89 in the year 1971.   

Oct 21   On this day in history etienne Gailly, Belgian marathoner (Oly-bronze-48), dies at 48   

Oct 24   Carl Ruggles, US composer (Evocations), dies at 95 on this day in history.   

Oct 24   On this day in history harry Drake sets longest arrow flight by a footbow (1 mile 268 yds)   

Oct 25   Albertus W "Albert" van Dalsum, actor/director (King Lear), dies at 82 on this day in history.   

Oct 25   Roy Disney dedicates Walt Disney World on this day in history.   

Oct 25   The United Nations votes to expel Taiwan and admit mainland China on this day in history.   

Oct 25   In the year 1971 uN General Assembly admits Mainland China & expels Taiwan   

Oct 26   On this day in history robert Gordon director/writer (Loveless), dies at 76   

Oct 26   UN votes to replace Taiwan with China on this day in history.   

Oct 27   Republic of the Congo becomes Republic of Za‹re in the year 1971.   

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of aamer Nazir, cricketer (Pakistani pace bowler 1993- )   

Jan 02   In the year 1971 birth of aaron Williams, NBA center (Seattle Supersonics)   

Jan 02   Brad Parpan, WLAF quarterback (Rhein Fire) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   In the year 1971 birth of horace Copeland, NFL wide receiver (Tampa Bay Bucs)   

Jan 02   In the year 1971 birth of robert O' Neal, WLAF DB (Amsterdam Admirals)   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of taye Diggs, American actor   

Jan 02   Lisa Harrison, American basketball player was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of carlos Perez, Dominican/US baseball pitcher (Montreal Expos)   

Jan 01   Saint Amphilochius of Pochayiv, Ukrainian Orthodox Christian Saint (b. 1894) died on this day in history.   

Jan 02   In the year 1971 death of willard Maas, American educator and experimental filmmaker (b. 1906)   

Jan 04   Arthur Ford, American clairaudient (b. 1896) died on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Douglas Shearer, Canadian film engineer (b. 1899) died in the year 1971.   

Jan 07   In the year 1971 dick Kollmar, actor (Broadway Spotlight, Guess What), dies at 60   

Jan 08   Adriano Lualdi, composer, dies at 85 in the year 1971.   

Jan 09   Giannis Christou, Greek composer (b. 1926) died in the year 1971.   

Jan 10   Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, French fashion designer, dies at 87 on this day in history.