Historical Events
- Dutch 2nd Chamber accept simplified divorce
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Abe Laboriel, Jr, American session and touring drummer, and vocalist (Paul McCartney; k.d. lang; Sting), born in Los Angeles, California
- Alexander Selivanov, NHL right wing (Tampa Bay Lightning), born in Moscow, Russia
- Chris Lipuma, NHL defenseman (Tampa Bay Lightning), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Demetrius DuBose, NFL linebacker (Tampa Bay Bucs)
- Gail Porter, British television presenter
- Hiroyoshi Yamamoto, wrestler (NJPW)
- Karen McDougal, American Playboy model (Playmate of the Year 1998), alleged affair with Donald Trump, born in Merrillville, Indiana
- Yasmeen Ghauri, Canadian model (Valentino Perfume), born in Montreal, Canada
Famous Deaths
- Armin Loos, German-born American composer, dies at 67
- Simon Vestdijk, Dutch writer and poet (Brass Garden), dies at 72
1971 Highlights
About March 23, 1971
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 53 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Me And Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin
- #1 Song: Hot Love - T Rex