Famous Birthdays
- Jay Fiedler, American NFL quarterback (Amsterdam Admirals), born in Long Island, New York
- Margot Thien, American synchronized swimmer (Olympic gold 1996), born in San Diego, California
- Mark Montreuil, Canadian NFL cornerback (San Diego Chargers), born in Montreal, Quebec
Famous Weddings
Tony Bennett
American singer Tony Bennett (45) weds actress Sandra Grant in Manhattan, New York; divorce in 1983
Famous Deaths
- John Marshall Harlan II, American lawyer, jurist and 91st Supreme Court Justice (1955-71), dies of spinal cancer at 72
- Stuart Holmes, American actor (Life's Shop Window, Prisoner of Zenda), dies of stomach ailment at 87
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About December 29, 1971
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brand New Key - Melanie
#1 Song: Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) - Benny Hill
