What Happened on October 12, 1971

Historical Events

Music History

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar", starring Jeff Fenholt and Ben Vereen opens at Mark Hellinger Theatre, NYC; runs for 711 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Ahn Jae Wook, South Korean actor, composer and singer, born in Donam-dong, Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea (d. 1971)
  • Bronzell Miller, American WLAF linebacker (Amsterdam Admirals), born in Federal Way, Washington (d. 2013)
  • Tony Fiore, American baseball player, born in Oak Park, Illinois
Born in 1971

Famous Deaths

  • Dean Acheson, American statesman and U.S. Secretary of State (1949-53), dies at 78
  • Gene Vincent [Vincent Eugene Craddock], American rock guitarist and vocalist ("Be-Bop-A-Lula"), dies of bleeding ulcers at 36
1971 Highlights

About October 12, 1971

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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

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