Famous Birthdays
- Jason Marshall, Canadian NHL defenseman (Anaheim Mighty Ducks), born in Cranbrook, Canada
- Lea Salonga, Filipina singer and actress (Miss Siagon), born in Manila, Philippines
- Lisa Fernandez, American softball pitcher (Olympic gold 1996), born in Lakewood, California
- Max Lane, American NFL tackle (NE Patriots), born in Norborne, Missouri
- Mohammed Sylla, Guinean football player (Willem II, FC Martigues), born in Conakry, Guinea (d. 2010)
- Rico Mack, American WLAF linebacker (Amsterdam Admirals), born in Statham, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Barry Macollum, actor (On the Waterfront), dies at 81
- Matt McHugh, American actor (Taxi, Freaks, Barbary Coast, Innocent Affair), dies at 77
- Rudolf Mauersberger, German choral conductor and composer (Dresdner Requiem), dies at 82
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About February 22, 1971
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Bad Apple - The Osmonds
#1 Song: My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
