Historical Events
- Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujeira, Sharjah & Umm ak Qiwain form United Arab Emirates
Baseball Trade
Frank Robinson is traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Soviet space probe Mars 3 is first to soft land on Mars
- United Arab Emirates (Trucial States) declares independence from UK
Appointment of Interest
Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is appointed President of the United Arab Emirates
1971 History
Famous Birthdays
- Francesco Toldo, Italian soccer goalkeeper (28 caps; Fiorentina, Internazionale), born in Padua, Italy
- Rachel McQuillan, Australian tennis player (5 WTA, 21 ITF titles), born in Newcastle, Australia
- Wilson Jermaine Heredia, American actor (Rent), born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Weddings
William Hurt
Actors William Hurt and Mary Beth Supinger tie the knot (divorced 1982)
About December 2, 1971
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Family Affair - Sly & The Family Stone
#1 Song: Coz I Luv You - Slade
