August 1971 calendar

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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in August 1971.
The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on August 1971: find out below

Historical Events

Which were the important events of August 1971?

Events

01 Aug 1971 Bangladesh refugee concert with George Harrison
02 Aug 1971 JCPenney debuts its trademark Helvetica wordmark which has been used ever since.
03 Aug 1971 Paul McCartney announces the formation of his group Wings.
04 Aug 1971 US launches first satellite into lunar orbit from manned spacecraft.
05 Aug 1971 WNPE TV channel 16 in Watertown, New York (PBS) begins broadcasting
06 Aug 1971 A lunar eclipse lasting 1 hour, 40 minutes, and 4 seconds is observed.
07 Aug 1971 Apollo 15 returns to Earth.
08 Aug 1971 Jane Blalock wins LPGA Lady Pepsi Golf Open
09 Aug 1971 The Troubles: The British security forces in Northern Ireland launch Operation Demetrius. Hundreds of people are arrested and interned, thousands are displaced, and twenty are killed in the violence that follows.
10 Aug 1971 16 baseball researchers form Society for American Baseball Research
11 Aug 1971 Construction begins on Louisiana Superdome
12 Aug 1971 Syriam President Assad drops diplomatic relations with Jordan
13 Aug 1971 Paul and Linda McCartney release Back Seat of My Car
14 Aug 1971 Cards Bob Gibson, 35, no-hits Pirates, 11-0
15 Aug 1971 Bahrain gains independence from the United Kingdom.
18 Aug 1971 Vietnam War: Australia and New Zealand decide to withdraw their troops from Vietnam.
19 Aug 1971 August 22 ampndash A right-wing coup ignites a rebellion in Bolivia. Miners and students join troops to support president Juan Jose Torres, but eventually Hugo Banzer takes over.
20 Aug 1971 FBI begins covert investigation of journalist Daniel Schorr.
21 Aug 1971 A bomb exploded in the Liberal Party campaign rally in Plaza Miranda, Manila, Philippines with several anti-Marcos political candidates injured.
22 Aug 1971 Bolivian military coup under col Hugo Banzer, President Torres driven out
23 Aug 1971 WGTU TV channel 29 in Traverse City, MI (ABC) begins broadcasting
24 Aug 1971 India beat England by 4 wickets, their win against the Poms
26 Aug 1971 Dutch Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard visit Indonesia
27 Aug 1971 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.
30 Aug 1971 WNPI TV channel 18 in Norwood, New York (PBS) begins broadcasting
31 Aug 1971 Adrienne Beames runs female world record marathon
01 Aug 1971 The Concert for Bangladesh, organized by former Beatle George Harrison, is held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Music charts

Which were the top hits in August 1971?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

James Taylor - You've Got A Friend
Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
The Raiders - Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads