What Happened on April 30, 1971

Historical Events

  • 25th NBA Championship: Milwaukee beat Baltimore Bullets in 4 games

Famous Birthdays

  • B J Tyler, NBA guard (Toronto Raptors)
  • Darren Emerson, English DJ (Underworld)
  • John Boyne, Irish novelist (The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas), born in Dublin, Ireland
  • Matt Martin, Hamden, NHL defenseman (Toronto Maple Leafs, Olympic US-94)
  • Ryan Hawblitzel, pitcher (Colorado Rockies), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
  • Ty Hallock, fullback (Jacksonville Jaguars)

Famous Deaths

  • Elmo Roper, pollster (Roper Poll), dies at 70
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights

About April 30, 1971

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
  • UK #1 Song: Double Barrel - Dave & Ansil Collins