What Happened on July 31, 1971

Historical Events

  • 4-time Eredivisie soccer champions Go Ahead from Dutch city of Deventer add 'Eagles' to famous name
  • Apollo 15 astronauts take 6½ hour electric car ride on Moon
  • Venezuela's Hydrocarbons Reversion Law mandates gradual transfer to government ownership of all "unexploited concession areas" by 1974 and "all their residual assets" by 1983
1971 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Gus Frerotte, American NFL quarterback (Pro Bowl 1996, Washington Redskins), born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania
  • John 5 [Lowery], American heavy metal guitarist (The Devil Knows My Name; Rob Zombie), born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Born in 1971
1971 Highlights

About July 31, 1971

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: You've Got A Friend - James Taylor
  • UK #1 Song: Get It On - T Rex