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| + | The following major events took place in 1971: | ||
| + | * 3 January - Open [[University]] begins its programmes on the [[Media|BBC]]. | ||
| + | * 15 February - Decimalisation Day. The [[UK]] switches to decimal currency. Some of us are still struggling with the idea. | ||
| + | * 23 February - Melinda Messenger, 34DD-22-34, born in [[Swindon]]. | ||
| + | * 29 July - British [[government]] cancels the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Arrow Black Arrow]. | ||
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| + | ==Military Events== | ||
| + | The following [[military]] events took place in 1971: | ||
| + | * 25 January - [[Idi Amin]] deposes Milton Obote in a coup. | ||
| + | * 29 October - Vietnam War. Number of [[US]] troops drops to 196,700 (lowest figure since 1966). | ||
| + | * 3 December - [[India|Indo]]-[[Pakistan|Pakisatan]] War breaks out. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:59, 5 August 2008
Major Events
The following major events took place in 1971:
- 3 January - Open University begins its programmes on the BBC.
- 15 February - Decimalisation Day. The UK switches to decimal currency. Some of us are still struggling with the idea.
- 23 February - Melinda Messenger, 34DD-22-34, born in Swindon.
- 29 July - British government cancels the Black Arrow.
Military Events
The following military events took place in 1971:
