May 1971

Saturday 01:

Amtrak (the National Railroad Passenger Corporation) is formed to take over U.S. passenger rail service.

All Things Considered, National Public Radio's flagship news program, broadcasts for the first time.

Mars probe program: Mars 2 is launched by the Soviet Union.

Mariner program: Mariner 9 is launched toward Mars.

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