What Happened on September 9, 1971

Historical Events

  • 1,000 convicts riot & seize Attica, NY prison

Imagine

Apple Records releases John Lennon's second solo studio album, "Imagine" in US; it tops the charts in US, UK, Australia, and 3 other countries

  • John Lennon and Yoko Ono appear on Dick Cavett Show (ABC-TV)
  • NHL great Gordie Howe retires (for the first time), after 25 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings
1971 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Henry Thomas, American actor (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial), born in San Antonio, Texas
  • Jill Sudduth, American synchronized swimmer (Olympic gold 1996), born in Baltimore, Maryland
Born in 1971
1971 Highlights

About September 9, 1971

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Go Away Little Girl - Donny Osmond
  • UK #1 Song: I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross