What Happened on June 1, 1971

Historical Events

Music History

"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" opens at the John Golden Theatre, NYC; runs for 31 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Mario Cimarro, Cuban actor
  • Roldán González, Cuban hip-hop singer (Orishas), and classical guitarist, born in Quivicán, Cuba
  • Tony Sanneh, American soccer utility (43 caps; Hertha BSC, 1. FC Nürnberg, D.C. United; LA Galaxy), born in St. Paul, Minnesota

Famous Deaths

Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)

American theologian (Nature & Destiny of Man), dies at 78

Died in 1971 1971 Highlights

About June 1, 1971

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
  • UK #1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn