Historical Events
- 2 members of the Official Irish Republican Army are killed in a premature bomb explosion
Event of Interest
Jan Vermeer's painting "The Love Letter" is stolen from The Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels by a 21-year-old thief
Famous Birthdays
- Osamu Nishimura, wrestler (NJPW)
- Sean Spicer, American political strategist, White House Press Secretary (2017), born in Barrington, Rhode Island
Famous Deaths
- Billy Gilbert, American actor (Great Dictator, His Gal Friday), dies at 77
- James Waddell Alexander II, American mathematician and topologist, dies at 83
1971 Highlights
About September 23, 1971
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Go Away Little Girl - Donny Osmond
#1 Song: Hey Girl Don't Bother Me - Tams
