Historical Events
- The British Army carry out early morning raids across Northern Ireland and arrest 48 people
Famous Birthdays
Alison Krauss (51 years old)
American bluegrass singer and fiddler (Union Station; Raising Sand), born in Decatur, Illinois
- Christopher Lee [Lee Meng Soon], Malaysian actor, singer and model (Show Hand), born in Malacca, Malaysia
- Dalvin DeGrate, American R&B singer and rapper, (Jodeci - "Cry For You"), born in Hampton, Virginia
- Zindy Laursen, Danish-American pop singer (Cut'N'Move - "Give It Up"; Zindy Kuku Boogaloo), born in Svendborg, Denmark
Famous Deaths
- Van Heflin [Emmett Evan Heflin Jr], American actor (Great Adventure, Madame Bovary), dies from a heart attack at 60
1971 Highlights
About July 23, 1971
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian) - The Raiders
#1 Song: Get It On - T Rex
