What Happened on December 3, 1971

Historical Events

  • India invades West Pakistan claiming hundreds of lives and starting the full scale Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

Famous Birthdays

  • Frank Sinclair, Jamaican soccer defender (28 caps; Chelsea, Leicester City), born in Lambeth, England
  • Heiko Herrlich, German soccer manager and forward (5 caps; Bayer Leverkusen; Borussia Dortmund), born in Mannheim, West Germany
  • Henk Timmer, Dutch soccer goalkeeper (7 caps; Zwolle, Feyenoord), born in Hierden, Netherlands
  • Keegan Connor Tracy, Canadian actress (Once Upon A Time; The Magicians), born in Windsor, Ontario
  • Vernon White, American mixed martial arts fighter (King of the Cage Middleweight Champion; UFC), born in Sparks, Nevada

About December 3, 1971

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Family Affair - Sly & The Family Stone
  • UK #1 Song: Coz I Luv You - Slade