A LOOK AT THE WORLD IN 1971

In The News In 1971
Conviction of Charles Manson and 3 of his followers for first-degree murder in the 1969 slaying of actress Sharon Tate and 6 others.
An earthquake in California's San Fernando Valley kills 64 people and injures a thousand.
New York Times begins publication of classified Pentagon papers on the U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
The $70 million Kennedy Center opens in Washington, DC.
A four-day revolt at New York's Attica state prison ends after being stormed by a thousand state troopers.