Historical Events
Album Release
Apple Records releases John Lennon's second solo studio album, "Imagine" in UK; it tops the charts in US, UK, Australia, and 3 other countries
- John Lennon releases his megahit single "Imagine"
- 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, American WLAF running back (Rhein Fire), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Val St. Germain, Canadian CFL tackle (Hamilton Tiger Cats), born in Ottawa, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Johanna Bordewijk-Roepman, Dutch composer, dies at 79
1971 Highlights
About October 8, 1971
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 3 months and 20 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
