Historical Events
- Skip Redwine and Larry Frank's musical "Frank Merriwell" opens and closes at Longacre Theater, NYC (1 performance only)
- Soyuz 10 returns to Earth
Famous Birthdays
- Jas Mann, British pop singer-songwriter, musician, and producer (Babylon Zoo - "Spaceman"), born in Dudley, Staffordshire, Emgland
- Jeff Brohm, American football quarterback (San Francisco 49ers), born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Ken Klee, NHL defenseman (Washington Capitals), born in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Kumar Dharmasena, Sri Lankan cricketer (Sri Lankan off-spinner), born in Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Mauro Pawlowski, Belgian guitarist and singer, born in Koersel, Belgium
- Phil Rogers, Australian 100m breaststroker (Olympic bronze 1992, 96), born in Adelaide, South Australia
Famous Deaths
- Lennie Hayton, American pianist, composer, conductor and arranger (Paul Whiteman; Bing Crosby; MGM), dies at of heart attack at 63
1971 Highlights
About April 24, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 3 months and 19 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: Hot Love - T Rex
#1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
#1 Song: Hot Love - T Rex
