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1971
Vietnam War: The New York Times begins publication of the Pentagon Papers
Vietnam War: The New York Times begins publication of the Pentagon Papers
1971
The Twenty-sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years, is formally…
The Twenty-sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years, is formally…
1971
The Sohagpur massacre is perpetrated by the Pakistan Army.
The Sohagpur massacre is perpetrated by the Pakistan Army.
1971
The Troubles: In Northern Ireland, the British authorities launch Operation Demetrius. The operation involves the mass…
The Troubles: In Northern Ireland, the British authorities launch Operation Demetrius. The operation involves the mass…
1971
The Troubles: In Northern Ireland, the British authorities launch Operation Demetrius. The operation involves the mass…
The Troubles: In Northern Ireland, the British authorities launch Operation Demetrius. The operation involves the mass…
1971
The Society for American Baseball Research is founded in Cooperstown, New York.
The Society for American Baseball Research is founded in Cooperstown, New York.
1971
President Richard Nixon completes the break from the gold standard by ending convertibility of the United States…
President Richard Nixon completes the break from the gold standard by ending convertibility of the United States…
1971
Vietnam War: Australia and New Zealand decide to withdraw their troops from Vietnam.
Vietnam War: Australia and New Zealand decide to withdraw their troops from Vietnam.
1971
A bomb exploded in the Liberal Party campaign rally in Plaza Miranda, Manila, Philippines with several anti-Marcos…
A bomb exploded in the Liberal Party campaign rally in Plaza Miranda, Manila, Philippines with several anti-Marcos…
1971
An attempted coup d'état fails in the African nation of Chad. The Government of Chad accuses Egypt of playing a role…
An attempted coup d'état fails in the African nation of Chad. The Government of Chad accuses Egypt of playing a role…
1971
The Festival Rock y Ruedas de Avándaro rock festival is held in the State of Mexico. It attracted more than 100,000…
The Festival Rock y Ruedas de Avándaro rock festival is held in the State of Mexico. It attracted more than 100,000…
1971
Chairman Mao Zedong's second in command and successor Marshal Lin Biao flees China after the failure of an alleged…
Chairman Mao Zedong's second in command and successor Marshal Lin Biao flees China after the failure of an alleged…
1971
The first Greenpeace ship departs from Vancouver to protest against the upcoming Cannikin nuclear weapon test in Alaska.
The first Greenpeace ship departs from Vancouver to protest against the upcoming Cannikin nuclear weapon test in Alaska.
1971
South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu is re-elected in a one-man election.
South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu is re-elected in a one-man election.
1971
Aeroflot Flight 773 is destroyed by a bomb over Moscow Oblast, killing 25.
Aeroflot Flight 773 is destroyed by a bomb over Moscow Oblast, killing 25.