Historical Events
- Bahrain gains independence from Britain
- Charles Lismont wins Helsinki marathon (2:13:09.0)
F1 World Champion
Despite crashing out on lap 36, Scotsman Jackie Stewart clinches his second Formula 1 World Drivers Championship at the Austrian Grand Prix at Österreichring; Swiss driver Jo Siffert of the BRM team wins the race
- KVRL (now KRIV) TV ch 26 in Houston, Texas (Fox) begins
- The Social Democratic and Labour Party announce a campaign of civil disobedience in response to the introduction of Internment in Northern Ireland
Event of Interest
US President Richard Nixon announces 90-day freeze on wages, prices & rents
Famous Deaths
Paul Lukas (1895-1971)
Hungarian actor (Kim, Berlin Express), dies of heart failure at 76
- Thomas Wayne, American rockabilly singer ("Tragedy"), dies in a car accident at 31
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About August 15, 1971
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Independence Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Bee Gees
#1 Song: I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross
