Historical Events
- An off-duty member of the Ulster Defence Regiment is shot dead by members of the Irish Republican Army in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Musical "Wild and Wonderful" opens and closes at the Lyceum Theater, NYC, after 1 performance
- Wings release their 1st album "Wild Life"
Famous Birthdays
- Mauricio Hadad, Colombian tennis star (1995 Bermuda), born in Cali, Colombia
- Stephanie D'Abruzzo, American actress, puppeteer (Avenue Q; Sesame Street), and cabaret singer, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Vladimir Akopian, Armenian chess Grandmaster, born in Baku, Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union
Famous Deaths
- Milton Rosmer, British director (Murder in the Red Barn), dies at 90
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About December 7, 1971
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 4 months and 22 days
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
