Historical Events
Imagine
Apple Records releases John Lennon's second solo studio album, "Imagine" in UK; it tops the charts in US, UK, Australia, and 3 other countries
- John Lennon releases his megahit single "Imagine"
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Monty Williams, American basketball coach (NBA Coach of the Year 2022, Phoenix Suns 2019-23; New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans 2010-15; Detroit Pistons), born in Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Nate Miller, American NFL and WLAF guard (Frankfurt Galaxy, Atlanta Falcons), born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Val St. Germain, Canadian football tackle (Grey Cup 2007 Saskatchewan Roughriders; CFL East All-Star 1998, 2003; CFL West All-Star 1999), born in Ottawa, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Johanna Bordewijk-Roepman, Dutch composer, dies at 79
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About October 8, 1971
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Maggie May/Reason To Believe - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: Reason To Believe/Maggie May - Rod Stewart
