What Happened on August 6, 1971

Historical Events

  • 3rd San Diego Comic-Con International opens at Muir College, University of California

Famous Birthdays

  • Merrin Dungey, American actress
  • Mike Bales, Saskatoon, NHL goalie (Ottawa Senators)
  • Piyal Wijetunge, cricketer (Sri Lanka slow left-armer 1993)
  • Scott Minto, English soccer defender (Charlton, Chelsea, Benfica, West Ham) and broadcaster (Sky Sports, TalkSPORT, BBC London), born in Bromborough, England
Born in 1971
1971 Highlights

About August 6, 1971

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Bee Gees
  • UK #1 Song: Get It On - T Rex