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