What Happened on November 19, 1971

Historical Events

  • Disney World's Fort Wilderness opens

Famous Birthdays

  • Adrian Griffith, Barbadian cricketer (West Indian Test opening batsman), born in Saint James, Barbados
  • Alice Peacock, American folk singer, born in White Bear Lake, Minnesota
  • Andy Sheets, American MLB infielder (Seattle Mariners), born in Baton Rouge, Louisana
  • Dimitri Yushkevich, Russian NHL defenseman (Toronto Maple Leaf), born in Yaroslavl, Russia
  • Jeremy McGrath, American motorcycle racer (AMA Career Wins: 89; 7 x Supercross championships; Sumer X Games: Moto X Step Up 2004), born in San Francisco, California
  • Michelle Andrews, Australian field hockey midfielder (Olympic gold 1996; World Cup gold 1994; Champions Trophy gold 1993, 95, 97, 99), born in Newcastle, Australia
Born in 1971

Famous Deaths

  • Bill Stern, American sportscaster (first televised college football game), dies of a heart attack at 64
1971 Highlights

About November 19, 1971

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Theme From Shaft - Isaac Hayes
  • UK #1 Song: Coz I Luv You - Slade