Historical Events
- 96th Preakness: Gustavo Avila aboard Canonero II wins in 1:54
- Irish Republican Army member William 'Billy' Reid is shot dead by British soldiers in Belfast
70, Girls, 70
John Kander and Fred Ebbs' musical "70, Girls, 70", starring Hans Conried and Mildred Natwick, closes at Broadhurst Theater, NYC, after 35 performances
- Radio Nordsee International's ship bombed
Famous Birthdays
- Phil Pfister, American strength athlete
Famous Deaths
- Donald F. Duncan Sr., American entrepreneur (Duncan Toys Company), dies at 78
- Goose Goslin, American Baseball HOF left fielder (World Series 1924 Washington Sens, 1935 Detroit Tigers; AL batting champion 1928; MLB All Star 1936), dies at 70
- Sir Tyrone Guthrie, British actor, producer, writer and director, dies at 70
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About May 15, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
#1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
