What Happened on May 19, 1971

Ogden Nash, The Perceptive Poet

Historical Events

  • USSR launches Mars 2, becomes the 1st spacecraft to crash land on Mars

Famous Birthdays

  • Psicosis [Dionicio Castellanos Torres], Mexican professional wrestler, born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Born in 1971

Famous Deaths

  • Bernard Wagenaar, Dutch-American composer (3 Songs for Chinese), dies at 76

Ogden Nash (1902-1971)

American humorous poet (I'm a Stranger Here Myself, Masquerade Party), dies at 68 [1]


1971 Highlights

About May 19, 1971

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
  • UK #1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn