What Happened on June 22, 1971

Historical Events

  • Pretoria court rules that the former leader of the banned Pan Africanist Congress (PAC), Robert Sobukwe, will not be allowed to use his exit permit to leave South Africa for study in the United States

Blue

Reprise Records releases "Blue", Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell's 4th studio album [1] [2]

Famous Birthdays

  • Brant Brown, American MLB infielder, 1996-2000 (Chicago Cubs and 3 other teams), and hitting coach, born in Porterville, California
  • Kurt Warner, American Pro Football HOF quarterback (Super Bowl XXXIV [MVP] St. Louis Rams; NFL MVP 1999, 2001; First-team All-Pro 1999, 2001), born in Burlington, Iowa

Mary Lynn Rajskub (52 years old)

American actress (Chloe O'Brian-24), born in Detroit, Michigan


Born in 1971
1971 Highlights

About June 22, 1971

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 9 months and 26 days
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