Historical Events
British Golf Open
100th British Open Men's Golf, Royal Birkdale: Lee Trevino wins the first of his consecutive Open Championships, a stroke ahead of Lu Liang-Huan of Taiwan
Assassination Attempt
Failed assassination attempt on King Hassan II of Morocco, 101 killed
Event of Interest
National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) founded in US by women including Bella Abzug, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm, Myrlie Evers-Williams and Gloria Steinem
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Foote, Canadian ice hockey defenseman (Olympic gold 2002; World C'ship gold 2004; Stanley Cup 1996, 2001 Colorado Avalanche), born in Toronto, Ontario
- Carolyn Leonhart, American jazz, session, and touring vocalist (Swiss Percussion Ensemble; Lyn Leon; Steely Dan), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Harry M O'Connor, dies of pneumonia at 98
- Mohamed Madbouh, Moroccan general/putschist, shot to death
- Samuel Bronfman, Jewish-Russian-Canadian businessman, distiller (founder of Seagrams), and philanthropist, dies at 82
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About July 10, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Too Late/I Feel The Earth Move - Carole King
#1 Song: Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Middle Of The Road
