Historical Events
Event of Interest
Franco appoints prince Juan Carlos as deputy in Spain
Francisco Franco
- The Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) withdraw from Stormont (North Ireland Parliament) after no inquiry is announced into the shooting dead of Seamus Cusack and Desmond Beattie
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Thomas, American NFL wide receiver (SF 49ers), born in Burbank, California
- Corey Feldman, American actor (License to Drive, Stand by Me), born in Reseda, California
- Ed Kowalczyk, American singer (Live), born in York, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- H T Tsiang, dies at 65
1971 Highlights
About July 16, 1971
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
