What Happened on November 3, 1971

Historical Events

  • "Play Misty For Me" premieres

Famous Birthdays

  • Diego Alessi, Italian auto racer (ADAC GT Masters 2013), born in Rome, Italy
  • Dwight Yorke, Trinidad & Tobago soccer striker (74 caps; Aston Villa, Manchester United), born in Canaan, Trinidad and Tobago
  • Dylan Moran, Irish comedian (Black Books), born in Navan, Ireland
  • Unai Emery, Spanish soccer manager (Valencia, Spartak Moscow, Sevilla, PSG, Arsenal), born in Hondarribia, Spain
Born in 1971

Famous Deaths

  • Étienne Gailly, Belgian long distance runner (famous Olympic bronze finish 1948), dies at 48
1971 Highlights

About November 3, 1971

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves - Cher
  • UK #1 Song: Reason To Believe/Maggie May - Rod Stewart