Date: November 6, 1971
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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 1971J. Edgar Hoover and John Mitchell Announce Camden…
Aeroflot Flight 773 is destroyed by a bomb over Moscow Oblast, killing 25. Date: October 10, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 10 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Attica Prison Riot Begins, 39 Dead, September 9, 1971Glasgow Shopping Centre Gas…
Vietnam War: As part of Vietnamization, U.S. President Richard Nixon sets February 1, 1972 as the deadline for the removal of another 45,000 American troops from Vietnam. Date: November 12, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 12 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More…
President of Pakistan Yahya Khan indefinitely postpones the pending national assembly session, precipitating massive civil disobedience in East Pakistan. Date: March 1, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 1 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1971First Dutch Abortion Clinic Begins Procedures…
During a concert by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention at the Montreux Casino, an audience member fires a flare gun into the ceiling, causing a fire that destroys the venue. The incident served as the inspiration for Deep Purple's 1973 song Smoke on the Water. Date: December 4, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia…
My Lai massacre: Lieutenant William Calley is convicted of premeditated murder and sentenced to life in prison. Date: March 29, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 29 π Events on this day in 1971 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Attica Prison Riot Begins, 39 Dead, September 9,…