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What Happened on July 9, 1971

Historical Events

Kissinger Visits China

National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger secretly visits the People's Republic of China to negotiate a detente between the US and China

Famous Birthdays

  • Bobby Leslie, American TV rocker (Guys Next Door - "I've Been Waiting for You"), born in New York
  • Chadrick Brown, NFL defensive end (Arizona Cardinals)
  • Dani Behr, English model, TV presenter, and real estate agent, born in Mill Nill, London, England
  • Kelvin Grant, British reggae-rock guitarist (Musical Youth - "Pass the Dutchie"), born in Birmingham, England
  • Marc Andreessen, American software developer, co-author of Mosaic, co-owner of Netscape, born in Cedar Falls, Iowa
  • Scott Grimes, American actor (Together We Stand), born in Lowell, Massachusetts

About July 9, 1971

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 53 years and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: It's Too Late/I Feel The Earth Move - Carole King
  • UK #1 Song: Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Middle Of The Road