Historical Events
- A member of the Irish Republican Army is killed in a premature bomb explosion in Santry, Dublin.
- Long Island NHL franchise purchased (NY Islanders)
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Sunjata, American actor
- Sylvester Wright, NFL linebacker (Philadelphia Eagles)
Famous Deaths
- Dorothy Comingore [Linda Winters], American actress (Citizen Kane), dies after illness at 58
- Jan Mul, Dutch composer, dies at 60
- Melba Rae, American actress (Search for Tomorrow) (b. 1922)
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About December 30, 1971
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brand New Key - Melanie
#1 Song: Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) - Benny Hill
