Historical Events
- Hungarian cardinal József Mindszenty after 15 years refuge in US Embassy in Budapest is allowed to leave the country
- NY Times reports growing interest of white youth in black gospel music
- UK passes the Misuse of Drugs Act banning the medicinal use of cannabis.
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Wright, English footballer
- Joseph Arthur, American singer-songwriter
- Marcus Spears, American NFL/WLAF guard/tackle (Chicago Bears, Amsterdam Admirals)
- Matthew Elliott, Australian cricket batsman (21 Tests, 3 x 100, HS 199; Victoria CA, Glamorgan CCC, South Australia CA), born in Melbourne, Australia
1971 Highlights
About September 28, 1971
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Maggie May/Reason To Believe - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: Hey Girl Don't Bother Me - Tams
