What generation is 1971? Generation X

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About the Generation (1971)

Generation X (1965-1980): Raised during a time of shifting societal values, known for their independence, skepticism of authority, and adaptability.


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Famous People (Celebrities) Born in 1971

  • Tupac Shakur (Jun 16, 1971)
  • Selena Quintanilla (Apr 16, 1971)
  • Elon Musk (Jun 28, 1971)
  • Snoop Dogg (Oct 20, 1971)
  • Jada Pinkett Smith (Sep 18, 1971)
  • Mark Wahlberg (Jun 5, 1971)
  • Winona Ryder (Oct 29, 1971)
  • Traci Braxton (Apr 2, 1971)
  • Jared Leto (Dec 26, 1971)
  • Kelly Hyland ( 16, 1971)

What Happened in 1971

  1. Jan 25 - Military coup in Uganda under Major General Idi Amin
  2. Feb 2 - Idi Amin ousts Milton Obote and appoints himself President (dictator) of Uganda
  3. Feb 8 - Nasdaq Composite stock market index debuts with 50 companies and a starting value of 100
  4. Feb 14 - Richard Nixon installs secret taping system in the White House
  5. Mar 26 - Bangladesh (East Pakistan) under Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declares its independence from Pakistan
  6. Jul 9 - Henry Kissinger visits the People's Republic of China to negotiate a detente between the US and China
  7. Oct 25 - United Nations votes to expel the Chinese Nationalist ruled Taiwan and admit the Communist People's Republic of China
  8. Nov 21 - Battle of Garibpur: Indian troops aided by the Mukti Bahini, Bengali guerrillas, defeat the army of Pakistan

Top Songs 1971

  1. My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
  2. Imagine - John Lennon
  3. I Beg Your Pardon (I Never Promised You a Rose Garden) - Lynn Anderson
  4. Maggie May - Rod Stewart
  5. Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
  6. Theme From 'Shaft' - Isaac Hayes
  7. She's a Lady - Tom Jones
  8. Joy to the World - Three Dog Night
  9. It's Too Late - Carole King
  10. Knock Three Times - Tony Orlando & Dawn

Popular Movies 1971

  1. The French Connection - Director: Friedkin, William. Country: USA.
  2. The Last Picture Show - Director: Bogdanovich, Peter. Country: USA.
  3. A Clockwork Orange - Director: Kubrick, Stanley. Country: UK.
  4. McCabe & Mrs. Miller - Director: Altman, Robert. Country: USA.
  5. Murmur of the Heart - Director: Malle, Louis. Country: France / Italy / West Germany.
  6. Dirty Harry - Director: Siegel, Don. Country: USA.
  7. Walkabout - Director: Roeg, Nicolas. Country: UK.
  8. Klute - Director: Pakula, Alan J.. Country: USA.
  9. Death in Venice - Director: Visconti, Luchino. Country: Italy / France.
  10. The Go-Between - Director: Losey, Joseph. Country: UK.

Who Was US President 1971

Richard Nixon
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