Historical Events
Music Single
John Lennon releases his megahit single "Imagine"
John Lennon
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Monty Williams, American basketball head coach and executive (Phoenix Suns 2019; New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans 2010-15) and NBA forward/guard (San Antonio Spurs), born in Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Nate Miller, American NFL and WLAF guard (Frankfurt Galaxy, Atlanta Falcons), born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Terry Richardson, WLAF running back (Rhein Fire), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Val St. Germain, CFL tackle (Hamilton Tiger Cats), born in Ottawa, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Christopher Dark [Alfred Francis DeLeo], American actor, (World Without End, The Time Tunnel), dies of a heart attack at 51
- Johanna Bordewijk-Roepman, Dutch composer, dies at 79
1971 Highlights
About October 8, 1971
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
