What Happened on March 9, 1971

Historical Events

  • J M Noreiga takes 9-95 WI v India at Port-of-Spain
  • Three off-duty Scottish soldiers are killed by the Provisional Irish Republican Army; 4000 shipyard workers take to the streets to demand internment in response

Famous Birthdays

  • Diego Torres, Argentine singer (Un Mundo Diferente), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Emmanuel Lewis, American actor (Webster), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Lou Benfatti, American football player, NFL defensive tackle (NY Jets), born in Green Pond, New Jersey

Famous Deaths

  • Jean-Pierre Guézec, French composer (Colorful Architectures), dies of a heart attack at 36
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights

About March 9, 1971

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: One Bad Apple - The Osmonds
  • UK #1 Song: Baby Jump - Mungo Jerry