Historical Events
- Chelsea win 11th European Cup Winner's Cup against Real Madrid 2-1 in Athens (replay)
What's Going On
Marvin Gaye' eleventh album "What's Going On" is released; considered the best album off all-time by critic surveys in Rolling Stone (2020); The Guardian (1997); and New Music Express (1985)
- National Guard mobilizes to quell riot in Chattanooga, Tennessee
White Night Riots
White Night riots occur in San Francisco after Dan White is given a lenient sentence for assassinating Mayor George Moscone and the openly gay elected official Harvey Milk
1971 History
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Nies, American reality TV personality (MTV Real World, Grind)
Famous Deaths
- Dennis King, English actor (Devil's Brother), dies of heart ailment at 73
About May 21, 1971
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
#1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
