March 1971

Monday 01:

Pakistani President Yahya Khan indefinitely postponed the pending national assembly session, precipitating massive civil disobedience in East Pakistan.

Wednesday 03:

Beginning of Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and India's official entry to the Bangladesh Liberation War in support of Mukti Bahini

Friday 05:

First live performance of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven."

Monday 08:

Joe Frazier defeats Muhammad Ali in the first of three epic bouts. Frazier defends the world Heavyweight title in a star-studded Madison Square Garden.

Saturday 13:

In New York City, Rock group The Allman Brothers Band record a concert that will be released as their classic live album At Fillmore East

Thursday 18:

A landslide at Chungar, Peru crashes into Lake Yanahuani killing 200.

Thursday 25:

Bangladesh Liberation War: Beginning of Operation Searchlight of Pakistan Army against East Pakistani civilians.

Friday 26:

East Pakistan declares its independence from Pakistan to form People's Republic of Bangladesh and Bangladesh Liberation War begins.

Monday 29:

A Los Angeles, California jury recommends the death penalty for Charles Manson and three female followers.