Historical Events
Music Single
Paul & Linda McCartney release single "Back Seat of My Car"
Famous Birthdays
- Camille Thompson, Canadian basketball center (Olympics, 1996), born in Salmon Arm, British Columbia
- Chad Cota, American NFL safety, 1995-2002 (Carolina Panthers, and three other teams), born in Ashland, Oregon
- Marcus Ragnarsson, Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman, 1990-2020 (NHL, 1995-2004: San Jose Sharks; Philadelphia Flyers; Swedish League, 1990-95, 2004-10), born in Östervåla, Sweden
- Moritz Bleibtreu, German actor (Run Lola Run), born in Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Patrick Carpentier, Canadian race car driver, born in LaSalle, Quebec, Canada
- Rolando Molina, Salvadoran-born American actor (Next Friday; Eagle Eye), born in San Salvador, El Salvador
- Vernell Brown Jr., American jazz and R&B pianist, composer, arranger (Kenny Garrett Quintet), born in Las Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- King Curtis [Ousley], American Grammy Award-winning R&B, rock, jazz, and session saxophonist bandleader ("Memphis Soul Stew"; Aretha Franklin; John Lennon), murdered during an argument with a vagrant outside of his NYC home at 37
W. O. Bentley (1888-1971)
English engineer and motoring pioneer who founded Bentley Motors Limited, dies at 82 [1]
1971 Highlights
About August 13, 1971
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Get It On - T Rex
