Historical Events
- Boston Bruins begin 13 NHL game winning streak
Music History
George Harrison is fined & his driving license is suspended for 1 year
- US army officer William Calley confesses & implicates Captain Medina during his trial for the My Lai Massacre
Famous Birthdays
- Carin Koch, Swedish golfer (2 LPGA Tour titles), born in Kungälv, Sweden
- Don Maxwell, Canadian cricketer, born in Bridgetown, Barbados
- Jason Keller, American actor (Jason-Out of the Blue), born in Scarsdale, New York
- Jeong Chan, South Korean actor, born in Boryeong, South Korea
- Melinda Messenger, English television presenter, born in Swindon, Wiltshire
- Shane Keller, American actor (Shane-Out of the Blue), born in Scarsdale, New York
- Torsten Kienass, German hockey defenseman (Team Germany), born in Berlin, East Germany
Famous Deaths
- King Lockwood, dies of stroke at 73
About February 23, 1971
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 7 months and 7 days
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