Today in History for 1st December 1971

Historical Events

Events 1 - 6 of 6

- "2 Gentlemen of Verona" opens at St James Theater NYC for 613 perfs
- Cambodian Civil War: Khmer Rouge rebels intensify assaults on Cambodian government positions, forcing their retreat from Kompong Thmar and nearby Ba Ray.
- Cubs release Ernie Banks & sign him as a coach
- Galt MacDermot/John Guare's "2 gentlemen of Verona," premieres in NYC
- John & Yoko release "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" in US
- People's Republic of South Yemen renames itself People's Democratic Republic of Yemen

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 7 of 7

- Dolgorsürengiin Serjbüdee, Mongolian professional wrestler
- John Schlimm, American author
- Oscar Sturgis, WLAF DE (Frankfurt Galaxy)
- Peter Van de Veire, Belgian radio-presenter
- Rob Zatechka, NFL guard (NY Giants)
- Stephanie Finochio, American professional wrestler
- Tom Robsock, NFL/WLAF guard (Raiders, Barcelona Dragons)

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

- Arthur B Springarn, US NAACP chairman (1940-65), dies at 93

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