Historical Events
- Egypt adopts its constitution
- Laurel Lea Schaefer (Ohio), 22, crowned 44th Miss America 1972
Two by Two
Richard Rodgers and Martin Charnin's musical "Two by Two", starring Danny Kaye, closes at Imperial Theater, NYC, after 343 performances
US Open Women's Tennis
US Open Women's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: In an all-American final Billie Jean King beats doubles partner Rosemary Casals 6-4, 7-6
Famous Birthdays
- Mack Strong, American NFL fullback (Seattle Seahawks), born in Fort Benning, Georgia
- Markos Moulitsas, American blogger and author (Daily Kos), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Richard Ashcroft, British singer (The Verve - "Bitter Sweet Symphony"), born in Wigan, Lancashire, England
- Shelton Quarles, American NFL linebacker, executive (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Director Football Ops), born in Nashville, Tennessee
Famous Deaths
Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971)
First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1953-64), dies of a heart attack at 77
- Percy Helton, American actor (Jail Busters, Harbor of Missing Men), dies at 77
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About September 11, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Go Away Little Girl - Donny Osmond
#1 Song: I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross
