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
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
- #1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
- #1 Song: Double Barrel - Dave & Ansil Collins