Famous Birthdays
- João Pinto, Portuguese football player, born in Porto, Portugal
Mary Joe Fernández (52 years old)
American tennis player, broadcaster (Olympic gold 1992, 96), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Famous Deaths
- Mary Browne, American tennis player (US Nat C'ship 1912-14), dies at 80
- Walther Victor, German writer, dies at 76
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About August 19, 1971
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Bee Gees
#1 Song: I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross
