Historical Events
- Don McLean's 8+ minute version of "American Pie" released
- Vijay Diwas (Victory Day): East Pakistan's independence (as Bangladesh) from Pakistan is recognized internationally after India's army occupies Dacca, and 93,000 West Pakistani troops surrender
Famous Birthdays
- Laurence Cottle, Welsh session rock, jazz, and jazz-fusion bass guitarist and composer (Earthworks; Alan Parsons Project; Black Sabbath), born in Swansea, Wales
- Michael McCary, American R&B singer (Boyz II Men), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Paul van Dyk [Mattias Paul], German DJ, and record producer, born in Eisenhüttenstadt, Germany
1971 Highlights
About December 16, 1971
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Family Affair - Sly & The Family Stone
#1 Song: Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) - Benny Hill
