What Happened on November 11, 1971

Historical Events

  • Man-made earthslide at Kawasaki Japan, kills 15

Prisoner of Second Avenue

Neil Simon's stage comedy "The Prisoner of Second Avenue", starring Peter Falk, Lee Grant, and Vincent Gardenia, opens at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, NYC; runs for 798 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Jennifer Celotta, American TV producer and writer (The Office), born in Gaithersburg, Maryland
  • Melvin Tuten, American NFL tackle and coach (Cin Bengals), born in Washington, D. C.
  • Paul Chaloner, English TV esports commentator
  • Ryan Hancock, American baseball pitcher (California Angels), born in Santa Clara, California
Born in 1971

Famous Weddings

Ingmar Bergman

Swedish director and writer Ingmar Bergman (53) weds actress Ingrid von Rosen (41)

Famous Deaths

  • A. P. Herbert, English journalist and writer (Punch, Helen), dies at 81
  • Sylvia Brett, Lady Brooke and Ranee of Sarawak, dies at 86
1971 Highlights

About November 11, 1971

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves - Cher
  • UK #1 Song: Coz I Luv You - Slade