What Happened on July 11, 1971

Historical Events

  • Chilean parliament nationalizes American copper mines
  • Phillies Deron Johnson 3 HRs caps his 4 in a row
  • The Irish Republican Army set off a number of bombs in the centre of Belfast injuring a number of people
1971 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Brett Hauer, NHL defenseman (Edmonton Oilers), born in Edina, Minnesota
  • Leisha Hailey, American actress (The L Word) and musician (Uh Huh Her), born in Okinawa, Japan
Born in 1971

Famous Deaths

Frank Rosenblatt (1928-1971)

American psychologist (Perceptron), dies in a boating accident at 43

  • John W. Campbell, American sci-fi writer (Space Beyond), dies at 61
  • Pedro Rodríguez, Mexican racing driver (Le Mans, 1968), killed in crash during sports car race at Norisring in Nuremberg, West Germany at 31
1971 Highlights

About July 11, 1971

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: It's Too Late/I Feel The Earth Move - Carole King
  • UK #1 Song: Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Middle Of The Road