Date: May 23, 1971
The 6.5â6.7 Mw⯠Sylmar earthquake hits the Greater Los Angeles Area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), killing 64 and injuring 2,000. Date: February 9, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on February 9 đ Events on this day in 1971 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Operation…
The four-day Attica Prison riot begins, eventually resulting in 39 dead, most killed by state troopers retaking the prison. Date: September 9, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on September 9 đ Events on this day in 1971 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Emley Moor Transmitting Station Begins UHF…
Chairman Mao Zedong's second in command and successor Marshal Lin Biao flees China after the failure of an alleged coup. His plane crashes in Mongolia, killing all aboard. Date: September 13, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on September 13 đ Events on this day in 1971 đ On This Day (Today)…
The United States Supreme Court overturns the conviction of Paul Cohen for disturbing the peace, setting the precedent that vulgar writing is protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Date: June 7, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on June 7 đ Events on this day in 1971 đ …
Erich Honecker becomes First Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany, remaining in power until 1989. Date: May 3, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 3 đ Events on this day in 1971 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Pakistan Army Massacre of 71 Hindus in Burunga,…
Cigarette advertisements are banned on American television. Date: January 1, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on January 1 đ Events on this day in 1971 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1971US Emergency Broadcast System Accidentally Activated in False National Alert February 20, 1971Yahya Khan Postpones National Assembly, Triggers…