Historical Events
- 11 die in a train crash in Salem, Illinois
- 44th National Spelling Bee: Jonathan Knisely wins spelling "shalloon"
Famous Birthdays
- (Joel) "Jo-Jo" Hailey, American R&B singer (Jodeci - "Come And Talk To Me"; "Cry For You"), born in Monroe, North Carolina
- Bruno Ngotty, French soccer defender (6 caps; Lyon 237 games, PSG, Bolton Wanderers 134 games), born in Lyon, France
- Leanza Cornett, American TV host and Miss America winner, born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia (d. 2020)
- Piyush "Bobby" Jindal, American politician (US Representative for Louisiana (R), 2005-08; Governor of Louisiana, 2008-16), born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Michael Rennie, British actor (The Day the Earth Stood Still), dies at 61
- Virginia True Boardman, American actress of the silent era (A Blind Bargain; The Lady Lies), dies of a heart attack at 82
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About June 10, 1971
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Want Ads - The Honey Cone
#1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
