Vietnam War: New York Times Publishes Pentagon Papers, June 13, 1971

The Dahlerau train disaster, the worst railway accident in West Germany, kills 46 people and injures 25 near Wuppertal. Date: May 27, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 27 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1971South Vietnamese Troops Invade Laos to…

The first Greenpeace ship departs from Vancouver to protest against the upcoming Cannikin nuclear weapon test in Alaska. Date: September 15, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 15 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Bangladesh Liberation War: Jathibhanga Massacre of Hindu…

In accordance with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed by the U.S. Congress in 1968, observation of Memorial Day occurs on the last Monday in May for the first time, rather than on the traditional Memorial Day of May 30. Date: May 31, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 31…

Oman joins the Arab League. Date: September 29, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 29 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1971Pakistan Severs Diplomatic Ties with India, Starting Indo-Pakistani War, December 6, 1971My Lai Massacre: William Calley Convicted, Sentenced to Life…

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 → 📅 Other events on September 13 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day (Today)…