Historical Events
- 6 Ku Klux Klansmen arrested in connection with bombing of 10 school buses
- A number of Unionists resign over the proposed tripartite talks involving Northern Ireland, the UK, and the Republic of Ireland
Brandt Meets Brezhnev
West German chancellor Willy Brandt meets with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev
Famous Birthdays
Amy Poehler (52 years old)
American comedian and actress (Saturday Night Live, Parks and Recreation), born in Newton, Massachusetts
- Charlie Fields, American actor (Shannon), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Derrell Mitchell, American NFL/CFL wide receiver (Atlanta Falcons, Argonauts), born in Miami, Florida
- Shawntel Smith, American beauty pageant (Miss America 1996), born in Muldrow, Oklahoma
Famous Deaths
- Ferdinand Sassen, Dutch philosopher and director, dies at 77
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About September 16, 1971
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 7 months and 4 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: Hey Girl Don't Bother Me - Tams
