Sierra Leone Becomes Republic, Siaka Stevens President – April 19, 1971
Date: April 19, 1971
Date: April 19, 1971
East Pakistan, then a province of Pakistan, declares its independence from Pakistan to form Bangladesh; the Bangladesh War of Independence begins. Date: March 26, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 26 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Pakistan Army Slaughters 71…
Cold War: The Seabed Arms Control Treaty opens for signature, outlawing nuclear weapons on the ocean floor in international waters. Date: February 11, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 11 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Indian Troops Defeat Pakistan Army…
The first Pacific Islands Forum (then known as the "South Pacific Forum") is held in Wellington, New Zealand, with the aim of enhancing cooperation between the independent countries of the Pacific Ocean. Date: August 5, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 5 π Events on this day in 1971 π …
South Vietnamese ground troops launch an incursion into Laos to try to cut off the Ho Chi Minh trail and stop communist infiltration into the country. Date: February 8, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 8 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events…
The Army of the Republic of Vietnam abandon an attempt to cut off the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos. Date: March 25, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 25 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Supreme Court Protects Vulgar Writing…
Bahrain gains independence from the United Kingdom. Date: August 15, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 15 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1971John Gorton Resigns as Australian Prime Minister, Replaced by William McMahon March 10, 1971Merpati Nusantara Viscount Crashes in…