Historical Events
Music Recording
John Lennon and Yoko Ono record "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" in NYC
John Lennon
Yoko Ono
- The British Parliament debates the European Communities principle of membership and votes 356 to 244 in favour of joining, requiring a new law to be drafted and a later final vote on joining
- United Kingdom becomes the 6th nation to have a satellite in orbit with the launch of Prospero
Famous Birthdays
- John Coker, NBA center (Phoenix Suns)
- Nicole Green, 400m runner, born in Springfield, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Yves de La Casiniere, composer, dies at 74
1971 Highlights
About October 28, 1971
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
