1971 was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1971st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 971st year of the 2nd millennium, the 71st year of the 20th century, and the 2nd year of the 1970s decade.

Historical events from year 1971. Learn about 628 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1971 or search by date or keyword.

January 17 – Super Bowl V: The Baltimore Colts defeat the Dallas Cowboys 16–13 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. January 25 – In Los Angeles, Charles Manson and three female "Family" members are found guilty of the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders. January 28 – An explosion at a federal building in Los Angeles kills 18-year-old employee Tomas Ortiz.

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2025年1月4日 · 1971 was a pivotal year in American history, marked by significant events that shaped the country’s politics, economy, and culture. It was a year of protests, innovations, and cultural shifts that would have a lasting impact on the United States.

2025年2月7日 · What happened in 1971 that made headline news? This timeline shows you all the biggest events from 1971, including the sentencing of Charles Manson and his followers for the Tate-LaBianca murders, and the anti-Vietnam War protest march in Washington D.C.

1971 Pop Culture Facts & History. Ray Tomlinson invented internet-based email. The first Starbucks opened at the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington. Taco Bell was started in Downey, California, and founded by Glen Bell. Century 21 Real Estate LLC opened its doors in Orange County, California.

On December 25, 1971, Garo Yepremian boots a 37-yard field goal in the second overtime of an AFC playoff game to give the Miami Dolphins a 27-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in the longest...

In April of 1971, the government created Amtrak to rescue America's long-distance passenger trains. Ridership had been decreasing since the late 1950s because of competition from the jet airplanes and the growing interstates.