September 1971

Friday 03:

Qatar regains independence from the United Kingdom.

Saturday 04:

In the U.S., The Lawrence Welk Show airs its last show.

Tuesday 07:

The last new episode of The Beverly Hillbillies is aired (the first episode debuted on September 26, 1962).

Wednesday 08:

In Washington, DC, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is inaugurated, with the opening feature being the premiere of Leonard Bernstein's Mass.

Thursday 09:

Attica Prison riots

Saturday 11:

1971 - The becomes official.

Monday 13:

Frank Robinson becomes the 11th member of the 500 home run club with a home run at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.

Wednesday 15:

Baseball: In a game against the Houston Astros, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 636th home run, tying Mickey Mantle for third spot on the career home runs list.

Tuesday 28:

UK Misuse of Drugs Act: medicinal cannabis is banned.