What Happened on April 7, 1971

Historical Events

Sports History

Dismissal of Curt Flood's free agency suit against baseball is upheld by the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit [1]

Event of Interest

US President Richard Nixon orders lt Calley (Mi Lai) free

  • WCJB TV channel 20 in Gainesville, FL (ABC/NBC) begins broadcasting 3-judge US Circuit Court of Appeals

Famous Birthdays

  • Guillaume Depardieu, French actor
  • Victor Kraatz, Canadian ice dancer (1995 World Champs-4th), born in Berlin, West Germany

Famous Deaths

  • Charles F Pahud de Mortanges, (Olympic gold 1928, 32), dies at 74
  • Charles Pahud de Mortanges, Dutch equestrian (Olympic gold individual 3 day event 1928, 32; team 3 day event 1924, 28), dies at 74
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights

About April 7, 1971

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 53 years and 20 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