Historical Events
- Chelsea win 11th European Cup Winner's Cup against Real Madrid 2-1 in Athens (replay)
Album Release
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
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
1971 Highlights
About May 21, 1971
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
