Historical Events
Television Debut
British TV chat show "Parkinson" debuts on BBC1 presented by Michael Parkinson
Music Single
Paul McCartney releases single "Another Day" in UK
Album Release
Progressive rock band Yes release their break-through third studio album "The Yes Album"
- Walt Wesley becomes 1st Cleve Cavalier to score 50 pts in a game
Famous Birthdays
- Becky Dyroen-Lancer, American synchronized swimmer (Olympic gold 1996), born in San Jose, California
- Gil Shaham, Israeli-American violinist, born in Urbana, Illinois
- Glyn Milburn, American football running back/kick returner (First-team All-Pro 1999; Pro Bowl 1995, 99; Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears), born in Los Angeles, California
- Jeff Kinney, American author (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), born in Fort Washington, Maryland
- Wally Williams, American NFL center/guard (Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens), born in Tallahassee, Florida
- William Henderson, American NFL running back (Super Bowl 1996; Pro Bowl, All Pro 2004; Green Bay Packers), born in Richmond, Virginia
1971 Highlights
About February 19, 1971
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 51 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Bad Apple - The Osmonds- #1 Song: My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
#1 Song: One Bad Apple - The Osmonds
#1 Song: My Sweet Lord - 
