Historical Events
Film Premiere
Frank Zappa's musical mockumentary "200 Motels", starring The Mothers of Invention, Theodore Bikel, and Ringo Starr premieres in Beverly Hills, California
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel J. Bernstein, American professor and cryptologist, born in East Patchogue, New York
- Greg Blewett, Australian cricketer (Aust batsman, century on Test debut 1995)
- Ma Huateng [Pony Ma], Chinese entrepreneur (Tencent), born in Chaoyang District, Shantou
- Matthew Hayden, Australian cricket batsman (103 Tests, 8,625runs @ 50.73, 30 x 100, HS 380; 161 ODIs, 10 x 100; Queensland CA, Hampshire CCC, Northamptonshire CCC, Chennai Super Kings, Brisbane Heat), born in Kingaroy, Australia
Winona Ryder (51 years old)
American actress (Heathers, Edward Scissorhands), born in Winona, Minnesota
Born in 1971
Famous Deaths
- Duane Allman, American rock guitarist (The Allman Brothers Band), dies in a motorcycle accident at 24
1971 Highlights
About October 29, 1971
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Maggie May/Reason To Believe - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: Reason To Believe/Maggie May - Rod Stewart
