Historical Events Please go to a prior page. Famous Birthdays Aug 31 Chris Tucker, American stand-up comedien and actor (Rush Hour), born in Atlanta, Georgia Previous 1 2 Next Famous Weddings Please go to a prior page. Famous Deaths Please go to a prior page. 1970 History by Year 1972 What Happened in 1971 Sinatra Snaps the Fight of the Century March 8, 1971 White Night Riots May 21, 1971 Scrabble Creator Stuck for Words June 28, 1971 A Clockwork Orange December 19, 1971