What Happened on October 11, 1971

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
1971 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Natalie Jay, English actress (Baywatch), born in Hendon, London
  • Petra Haden, American musician (The Rentals), born in Manhattan, New York
Born in 1971

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)

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