Historical Events
- Operation Demetrius (or Internment) is introduced in Northern Ireland allowing suspected terrorists to be indefinitely detained without trial; the security forces arrested 342 people suspected of supporting paramilitaries
Baseball Hall of Fame
Satchel Paige inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame
Famous Birthdays
- Davide Rebellin, Italian road cyclist, born in San Bonifacio, Italy
- James Kim, American technology reporter, who died in the Oregon mountains at 35
1971 Highlights
About August 9, 1971
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 8 months and 9 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: Get It On - T Rex
