1971 events

Qatar becomes an independent state. Date: September 3, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 3 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day (Today)

An attempted coup d'état fails in the African nation of Chad. The Government of Chad accuses Egypt of playing a role in the attempt and breaks off diplomatic relations. Date: August 27, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 27 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day…

J. Edgar Hoover and John Mitchell announce the arrest of 20 of the Camden 28. Date: August 22, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 22 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day (Today)

A bomb exploded in the Liberal Party campaign rally in Plaza Miranda, Manila, Philippines with several anti-Marcos political candidates injured. Date: August 21, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 21 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day (Today)

Vietnam War: Australia and New Zealand decide to withdraw their troops from Vietnam. Date: August 18, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 18 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day (Today)

Bahrain gains independence from the United Kingdom. Date: August 15, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 15 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day (Today)

President Richard Nixon completes the break from the gold standard by ending convertibility of the United States dollar into gold by foreign investors. Date: August 15, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 15 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day (Today)

Bahrain declares independence from Britain. Date: August 14, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 14 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Society for American Baseball Research is founded in Cooperstown, New York. Date: August 10, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 10 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Troubles: In Northern Ireland, the British authorities launch Operation Demetrius. The operation involves the mass arrest and internment without trial of individuals suspected of being affiliated with the Irish Republican Army (PIRA). Mass riots follow, and thousands of people flee or are forced out of their homes. Date: August 9, 1971 Read more on…