Historical Events
- 125th Grand National: John Cook aboard 28/1 chance Specify wins a close finish between the leading 5 in the final furlong
- 16th Eurovision Song Contest: Severine for Monaco wins singing "Un banc, un arbre, une rue" in Dublin
- The Temptations score their second US No. 1 with "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)"
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony McClanahan, American football linebacker (Calgary Stampeders), born in Bakersfield, California
- Picabo Street, American skier (Olympic gold 1994), born in Triumph, Idaho
- Quilvio Veras, Major League Baseball second baseman, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Valachi, American gangster, dies at 66
- Manfred Bonnington Lee [Ellery Queen], American detective writer, dies at 65
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About April 3, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) - The Temptations
#1 Song: Hot Love - T Rex
