Historical Events
Film Premiere
"The French Connection" directed by William Friedkin and starring Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider and Fernando Rey premieres in the US (Academy Awards Best Picture 1972)
Meeting of Interest
Northern Ireland Prime Minister Brian Faulkner meets with British Prime Minister Edward Heath; they agree to send an additional 1,500 British Army troops to Northern Ireland
- Terence McNally's play "Where has Tommy Flowers gone?" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Boucher, Québécois musician, born in Montreal, Quebec
- Johnnie Morton, American NFL wide receiver (Detroit Lions), born in Inglewood, California
- Paul Hannam, Canadian 470 sailor (Olympics 1996), born in Vancouver, British Columbia
About October 7, 1971
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Maggie May/Reason To Believe - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: Reason To Believe/Maggie May - Rod Stewart
