Historical Events
- "2 by 2" closes at Imperial Theater ,NYC, after 343 performances
- Egypt adopts its constitution
- Laurel Lea Schaefer (Ohio), 22, crowned 44th Miss America 1972
US Open Women's Tennis
US Open Women's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: In an all-American final Billie Jean King beats doubles partner Rosemary Casals 6-4, 7-6
1971 History
Famous Birthdays
- Johnny Vegas, English comedian (Ideal, The Libetine), born in St. Helens, Merseyside, England
- Mack Strong, American NFL fullback (Seattle Seahawks), born in Fort Benning, Georgia
- Markos Moulitsas, American blogger and author (Daily Kos), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Richard Ashcroft, British singer (The Verve - "Bitter Sweet Symphony"), born in Wigan, Lancashire, England
- Shelton Quarles, American NFL linebacker, executive (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Director Football Ops), born in Nashville, Tennessee
Famous Deaths
Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971)
First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1953-64), dies of a heart attack at 77
- Percy Helton, American actor (Jail Busters, Harbor of Missing Men), dies at 77
About September 11, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Go Away Little Girl - Donny Osmond
#1 Song: I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross
