Historical Events
- Egypt, Libya & Syria form federation (FAR)
Famous Birthdays
- Claire Sweeney, British stage and screen actress (Brookside), born in Walton, Liverpool
- David Oliver, Canadian NHL right wing (Edmonton Oilers), born in Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada
- Jim Acosta, American journalist (CNN White House correspondent), born in Washington, D.C.
Famous Deaths
- Carmen Lombardo, Canadian musician, dies at 67
- Roberto Lupi, Italian composer, dies at 62
1971 Highlights
About April 17, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 5 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
#1 Song: Hot Love - T Rex
