What Happened on December 19, 1971

Historical Events

  • "Inner City" opens at Barrymore Theater NYC for 97 performances
  • CBS airs "Homecoming A Christmas Story," (introducing the Waltons)
  • NASA launches Intelsat 4 F-3 for COMSAT Corp

A Clockwork Orange

Stanley Kubrick's X-rated film "A Clockwork Orange" based on the book by Anthony Burgess and starring Malcolm McDowell premieres


1971 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Amy Locane, American actress (Andrea-Spencer, Sandy-Melrose Place), born in Trenton, New Jersey
  • Jennifer Dore, American rower (Olympic 4th 1996), born in Kearny, New Jersey
  • Liz Cho, American television reporter
Born in 1971

About December 19, 1971

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Brand New Key - Melanie
  • UK #1 Song: Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) - Benny Hill