Historical Events
Music History
Jim Morrison leaves for Paris to re-orient himself emotionally and creatively, and to avoid the jail sentence given to him in Miami, Florida. He never returns to the US.
Famous Birthdays
- Jiri Vykoukai, Czech ice hockey defenseman (Team Czech Republic - Olympic gold, 1998), born in Olomouc, Czechoslovakia
- Johnny Knoxville [Philip Clapp], American stunt performer and actor (Jackass franchise), born in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Jonas Karlsson, Swedish actor (Riding in Darkness), born in Salem, Sweden
- Liesbeth Migchelsen, Dutch soccer defender (97 caps; FFC Heike Rheine, SV Fortuna Wormerveer, AZ Alkmaar), born in Harderwijk, Netherlands (d. 2020)
- Martin Ručinský, Czech NHL left wing, 1991-2008 (Canadiens and 7 other teams; Olympic gold, 1998), born in Most, Czechoslovakia
Famous Deaths
- Philo Farnsworth, American inventor (created electronic television, video camera tube), dies of pneumonia at 64
- Whitney Young Jr, American leader (National Urban League 1961-71), dies at 49
1971 Highlights
About March 11, 1971
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Bad Apple - The Osmonds
#1 Song: Baby Jump - Mungo Jerry
