Historical Events
Ali vs. Blin
Muhammad Ali finishes off German Jürgen Blin with a thundering right cross for a 7th-round knockout in a non-title heavyweight boxing contest in Zurich, Switzerland
Famous Birthdays
- Jared Leto, American actor (My So Called Life; Requiem for a Dream), born in Bossier City, Louisiana
- Jonathan M. Parisen, American film director, born in Staten Island, New York
- Mark Lathwell, English cricketer (England opening batsman v Australia 1993), born in Bletchley, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Robert Lowery [Hank], American stage and screen actor (Batman and Robin (1949); Circus Boy - "Big Tim"; The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond), dies of heart failure at 58
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About December 26, 1971
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brand New Key - Melanie
#1 Song: Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) - Benny Hill
