What Happened on June 28, 1971

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Historical Events

Sports History

US Supreme Court (8-0) overturns draft evasion conviction of Muhammad Ali

Famous Birthdays

  • Aileen Quinn, American actress (Annie), born in Yardley, Pennsylvania
  • Bobby Hurley, NBA guard (Sacramento Kings), born in Jersey City, New Jersey

Elon Musk (52 years old)

American entrepreneur and inventor (SpaceX, Tesla, Paypal), born in Pretoria, South Africa

  • Gary Downs, NFL running back (Denver Broncos), born in New Bern, North Carolina
  • Greg Keagle, American MLB right-handed pitcher (Detroit Tigers), born in Corning, New York
  • Jeff Cothran, NFL fullback (Cin Bengals), born in Middletown, Ohio
  • Kenny Cunningham, Irish soccer defender (72 caps Republic of Ireland; Millwall, Wimbledon, Birmingham City), born in Dublin, Ireland
  • Norika Fujiwara, Japanese actress and television personality, born in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
  • Ron Mahay, American baseball player, born in Crestwood, Illinois
Born in 1971

Famous Deaths

  • Franz Stangl, Austrian commandant of concentration camps (b. 1908)
  • Henri Puvrez, Belgian sculptor (Serenity), dies at 78
  • Joseph Colombo, mobster, shot dead at 48
1971 Highlights

About June 28, 1971

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: It's Too Late/I Feel The Earth Move - Carole King
  • UK #1 Song: Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Middle Of The Road