Historical Events
- WUHQ TV channel 41 in Battle Creek, MI (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Dino Baggio, Italian footballer
- John Partridge, British singer (Cats) and actor (EastEnders), born in Radcliffe, Lancashire, England
- Patty Jenkins, American film director (Monster, Wonder Woman), born in Victorville, California
Famous Deaths
- Alan Rawsthorne, composer, dies at 66
1971 Highlights
About July 24, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 6 months and 13 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