What Happened on June 28, 1971

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Historical Events

Sports History

US Supreme Court (8-0) overturns draft evasion conviction of Muhammad Ali

Famous Birthdays

  • Aileen Quinn, American actress (Annie), born in Yardley, Pennsylvania
  • Bobby Hurley, American basketball guard (Sacramento Kings) and coach (Uni of Buffalo, Arizona State Uni), born in Jersey City, New Jersey

Elon Musk (52 years old)

American entrepreneur and inventor (SpaceX, Tesla, Paypal), born in Pretoria, South Africa

  • Gary Downs, NFL running back (Denver Broncos), born in New Bern, North Carolina
  • Greg Keagle, American MLB right-handed pitcher (Detroit Tigers), born in Corning, New York
  • Jeff Cothran, NFL fullback (Cin Bengals), born in Middletown, Ohio
  • Kenny Cunningham, Irish soccer defender (72 caps Republic of Ireland; Millwall, Wimbledon, Birmingham City), born in Dublin, Ireland
  • Norika Fujiwara, Japanese actress and television personality, born in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
  • Ron Mahay, American baseball player, born in Crestwood, Illinois

Famous Deaths

  • Franz Stangl, Austrian commandant of concentration camps (b. 1908)
  • Henri Puvrez, Belgian sculptor (Serenity), dies at 78
  • Joseph Colombo, mobster, shot dead at 48
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights

About June 28, 1971

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 10 months
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