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1927. April 12 Incident: Chiang Kai-shek orders the Communist Party of China members executed in Shanghai, ending the First United Front. 1934. The U.S. Auto-Lite Strike begins, culminating in a five-day melee between Ohio National Guard troops and 6,000 strikers and picketers. 1934.
Jul 3, 1971 · Jim Morrison (1943-1971) American singer-songwriter (The Doors) and poet, dies of heart failure allegedly caused be an accidental heroin overdose at 27. Renie Riano, British-American vaudeville and screen actress (Jiggs and Maggie films; The Family Jewels), dies after long illness at 71. Died in 1971 1971 Highlights.
Historical events: Bangladesh War of Independence and Indo-Pakistani War of 1971: The surrender of the Pakistan army brings an end to both conflicts. Day of the week: December 16th, 1971 was a Thursday. Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac) Famous Birthdays: Theo James, Krysten Ritter. Moon Phase: New Moon.
Feb 20, 1971 · Esposito's Magical Season. Bruin Phil Esposito is NHL's quickest to score 50 goals in a season. NHL Star Phil Esposito. National Emergency Center erroneously orders US radio & TV stations to go off the air. Mistake wasn't resolved for 30 minutes. Events in 1971.
1979 Major News Events 45 Years Ago. Three Mile island Nuclear Accident. China institutes the one child per family rule. General Knowledge Quiz Game Trivial Pursuit Launched. Pink Floyd release "The Wall". USSR Invades Afghanistan.
Feb 2 General Idi Amin ousts Milton Obote and appoints himself President and Dictator of Uganda. Ugandan Dictator Idi Amin. Feb 2 US Congressional Black Caucus organizes with Charles C. Diggs Jr. its first Chair. Feb 3 A series of house searches by the British Army in Catholic areas of Belfast, resulting in serious rioting and gun battles.
Jan 1 37th Orange Bowl: #3 Nebraska beats #5 LSU, 17-12. Jan 1 37th Sugar Bowl: #4 Tennessee beats #11 Air Force, 34-13. Jan 1 57th Rose Bowl: #12 Stanford beats #2 Ohio State, 27-17. Jan 1 Cigarette advertisements banned on TV.
