Historical Events
- Groningen soccer team forms in Groningen, Netherlands
- Racial disturbance in Jacksonville, Florida
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Gomez, American baseball infielder (San Diego Padres), born in Los Angeles, California
- Daliah Wachs "Dr. Daliah", American radio host, born in Los Angeles, California
Tupac Shakur (1971-1996)
American rapper and actor (Juice, Bullet), born in East Harlem, New York
Famous Deaths
- Garfield Wood, American inventor, motorboat builder and racer (world water speed record x 5; first to travel over 100 mph on water), dies at 90
- John Reith, Scottish broadcast executive (General Manager of the BBC), dies at 81
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About June 16, 1971
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
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
