What Happened on May 7, 1971

Famous Birthdays

  • Dave Karpa, Canadian NHL defenseman (Anaheim Mighty Ducks), born in Regina, Saskatchewan
  • Horgh [Reidar Horghagen] Norwegian heavy metal drummer (Immortal; Hypocrisy), born in Bergen, Norway
  • Rondell Jones, NFL safety (Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens)
  • Thomas Piketty, French economist and author ("Capital in the Twenty-First Century"), born in Clichy
Born in 1971

Famous Deaths

  • Willem Banning, Dutch theologist and sociologist (Karl Marx), dies at 83
1971 Highlights

About May 7, 1971

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 10 months and 21 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: Double Barrel - Dave & Ansil Collins