Historical Events
- 75th Boston Marathon: Álvaro Mejía of Colombia wins in 2:18:45; American Sara Mae Berman 1st woman for 3rd straight year in 3:08:30 (unsanctioned)
Cricket History
After smashing 124 in the 1st innings, Indian cricket opener Sunil Gavaskar makes 220 in 2nd innings in the drawn 5th Test against the West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad
Murder of Interest
Charles Manson sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Sharon Tate
- Sierra Leone becomes a republic (National Day)
- USSR Salyut 1 launched; 1st manned lab in orbit
Famous Deaths
- Russ Hodges, American sportscaster (NY Mets, SF Giants; Wednesday Night Fights), dies at 60
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About April 19, 1971
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
#1 Song: Hot Love - T Rex
