1971
Bangladesh Liberation War
After West Pakistan's military refused to accept an election won by East Pakistan's Awami League, the army launched a brutal crackdown on Bengali civilians…
Intel 4004 microprocessor released
Intel announced the 4004, the first commercially available microprocessor, a chip the size of a fingernail containing the core of a computer.
PRC takes China's UN seat
The General Assembly voted to expel the Republic of China on Taiwan and give its UN seat, including a Security Council veto, to the People's Republic.
Nixon ends gold standard
In a Sunday evening television address, Richard Nixon announced that the United States would no longer convert dollars to gold on demand.
Greenpeace founded
A small group of Canadian activists set sail from Vancouver to protest American nuclear testing in Alaska's Aleutian islands.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1971?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1971. The most significant is Bangladesh Liberation War.
What era was 1971 part of?
1971 falls within the Modern Era (1901-2000). World wars, cold war, and the splitting of the atom.
Which regions saw notable events in 1971?
The events from 1971 span South Asia, North America and East Asia.