Historical Events
- FBI begins covert investigation of journalist Daniel Schorr
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Avery, American Christian rock guitarist (Third Day, 1995-08)
- Brett Bech, American football wide receiver (New Orleans Saints), born in Slidell, Louisiana
- David Walliams, English actor, comedian (Come Fly With Me) and children's author, born in London, England
- Ke Huy Quan [Jonathan Ke Quan], Vietnamese-American actor (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Everything, Everywhere All at Once), born in Saigon, South Vietnam
- Oronde Gadsden, American NFL wide receiver (Dallas Cowboys), born in Charleston, South Carolina
- Steve Stone, English footballer, born in Gateshead, England
Famous Deaths
- Rashid Minhas, Pakistani Air Force pilot (b. 1951)
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About August 20, 1971
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 8 months and 5 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
