Historical Events
- 60th Davis Cup: US beats Romania in Charlotte (3-2); American 23rd title
World Series
Baltimore 3B Brooks Robinson sets Baseball World Series record; reaches base 5 straight times in Orioles 11-3 win over Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 2 at Memorial Stadium
- Frank McGee becomes news anchor of Today Show
- Switzerland recognizes North Vietnam
Famous Birthdays
- Natalie Jay, English actress (Baywatch), born in Hendon, London
- Petra Haden, American musician (The Rentals), born in Manhattan, New York
Famous Deaths
- Chester Conklin, American actor (Every Day's a Holiday, Greed), dies at 85
- Chesty Puller, US Marine Corps lieutenant general and the most decorated Marine in history, dies at 73
1971 Highlights
About October 11, 1971
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Maggie May/Reason To Believe - Rod Stewart
- #1 Song: Reason To Believe/Maggie May - Rod Stewart