Historical Events
- France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Creeggan, Canadian musician, born in Scarborough, Canada
- Brendan Donnelly, American baseball player, born in Washington, D.C.
- Koko, sign-language gorilla, born in San Francisco Zoo (San Francisco, California)
- Steve Rucchin, Canadian NHL center (Anaheim Mighty Ducks), born in Thunder Bay, Canada
Famous Deaths
- August Derleth, American writer (Judge Peck Mysteries) and editor, dies of a heart attack at 62
- Don McPherson, American R&B singer (The Main Ingredient - "Everybody Plays the Fool"), dies of leukemia at 29
- Joe Cox, South African cricket fast medium bowler (3 Tests; Natal), dies at 85
- Maurice Bowra, British classics scholar (Greek experience), dies at 73
- Thomas C. Hart, U.S. admiral and commander (Pacific Fleet), dies at 94
1971 Highlights
About July 4, 1971
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Independence Day (United States)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: It's Too Late/I Feel The Earth Move - Carole King
- #1 Song: Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Middle Of The Road