What Happened in Oct 1971

"American Pie" is released

"American Pie" is a folk rock song by singer-songwriter Don McLean. Recorded and released on the American Pie album in 1971, the single was a... Read more

Grateful Dead Release Skull & Roses

Grateful Dead is an eponymous live double album by the Grateful Dead, released in 1971. Also known as Skull & Roses (due to its iconic cover art)... Read more

The Doors Release "Other Voices"

The recording of the album began while lead singer Jim Morrison was on holiday in France. The song "Down on the Farm" was allegedly already written... Read more

"The Last Picture Show" Is Released

The Last Picture Show is a 1971 film drama directed by Peter Bogdanovich, adapted from a semi-autobiographical 1966 novel of the same name by Larry... Read more

"200 Motels" by Frank Zappa Is Released

The 200 Motels OST is the soundtrack to Frank Zappa's 200 Motels. 200 Motels is a 1971 musical film featuring Frank Zappa and The Mothers of... Read more

1971 World Series

The 1971 World Series matched the defending champion Baltimore Orioles against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with the Pirates winning in seven games.... Read more

"The French Connection" Is Released

The French Connection is a 1971 American crime film directed by William Friedkin. The film was adapted and fictionalized by Ernest Tidyman from the... Read more

Elvis Presley releases Elvis Sings The Wonderful World of Christmas

Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas is a 1971 album by Elvis Presley, and Elvis' second Christmas album. The album was released in October... Read more

Cordozar Calvin Broadus is Born

Snoop Dogg got his name from his mother who jokingly remarked that he looked like the Peanuts character Snoopy. Snoop is known primarily for his... Read more

Jade Jagger is Born to Mick and Bianca Jagger

Jade was born in Belvedere Nursing Home in Paris, France. She spent her early years living with her parents on London’s fashionable Cheyne Walk in... Read more

Pink Floyd releases Meddle

Meddle is the fifth studio album by Pink Floyd. It was released in October 1971, and is often considered to be the album which best demonstrates... Read more