What Happened on March 25, 1971

Historical Events

  • European council accepts Mansholt Plan laying off 5 million farmers

Event of Interest

James Callaghan speaks at a rally of the Northern Ireland labour movement, but rejects calls for the Labour Party to open membership to those living in N. Ireland

  • NFL football team Boston Patriots become New England Patriots as they relocate to Foxboro. Massachusetts

Music History

Tom Jones' cover version of Paul Anka's "She's a Lady" goes gold


1971 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Aashish Kapoor, cricketer (Indian off-spin batsman 1994- )
  • Andre Bolduc, CFL slot back (Edmonton Eskimos)
  • Cammi Granato, American women's ice hockey forward (USA, Olympics 1998), born in Downers Grove, Illinois
  • Perry Klein, NFL quarterback (Atlanta Falcons, 1994-96), born in Santa Monica, California
  • Sheryl Swoopes, American, WNBA forward, 1997-2011 (Olympic gold 1996; Houston Comets and 2 other teams), born Brownfield, Texas
Born in 1971
1971 Highlights

About March 25, 1971

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Me And Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin
  • UK #1 Song: Hot Love - T Rex