What Happened on April 6, 1971

Historical Events

Event of Interest

During a debate at Westminster on Northern Ireland, Harold Wilson of the Labour Party claims that a draft Bill for the imposition of direct rule exists

Famous Birthdays

  • Lou Merloni, American baseball player

Famous Deaths

Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)

Russian composer (Le Sacre du Printemps - The Rite of Spring; The Firebird), dies of pneumonia at 88

Died in 1971 1971 Highlights

About April 6, 1971

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 53 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) - The Temptations
  • UK #1 Song: Hot Love - T Rex