What Happened on March 29, 1971

Historical Events

  • 1st Lt William L Calley Jr found guilty in My Lai (Vietnam) massacre
  • Chile president Allende nationalizes banks/copper mines
  • Conrad Van Emde Boas becomes West Europe's 1st sexology professor
  • Development of a serum hepatitis vaccine for children announced
  • WSVN (now WSBN) TV channel 47 in Norton, VA (PBS) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Lennart van Reen, son of author Ton v R/publisher Corrie Zelen
  • Ryan Lambert, American actor (Kids Incorporated; The Monster Squad), and singer (Elephone), born in Cleveland, Ohio

Famous Deaths

  • Dhirendranath Datta, Bangladeshi politician, tortured to death at 84
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights

About March 29, 1971

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) - The Temptations
  • UK #1 Song: Hot Love - T Rex