Concert for Bangladesh: George Harrisonβs Madison Square Garden Benefit, August 1, 1971
Date: August 1, 1971
Date: August 1, 1971
The Battle of Sylhet is fought between the Pakistani military and the Indian Army. Date: December 7, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 7 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna Revolt Against Sri Lanka Government, April 5, 1971First…
In Sri Lanka, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna launches a revolt against the United Front government of Sirimavo Bandaranaike. Date: April 5, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 5 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Daeyeonggak Hotel Fire Kills 164 in Seoul, December…
Vietnam War: Australia and New Zealand decide to withdraw their troops from Vietnam. Date: August 18, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 18 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Sohagpur Massacre by Pakistan Army, July 25, 1971Nixon Declares War on Drugs,…
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, political leader of then East Pakistan (present day-Bangladesh), delivers his historic 7th March speech in the Racecourse Field (Now Suhrawardy Udyan) in Dhaka. Date: March 7, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 7 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events…
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 β π Other events on September 9 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Bangladesh Liberation War: East Pakistan Intellectuals…
Bangladesh Liberation War: The Pakistan Army slaughters at least 71 Hindus in Burunga, Sylhet, Bangladesh. Date: May 26, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 26 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1971South Vietnamese Incursion into Laos Targets Ho Chi Minh Trail,…