The Stars of 1971

Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew Lloyd-Weber's rock-opera, premieres on Broadway.




Dirty Harry, starring Clint Eastwood, opens in the U.S.

The French Connection is awarded the Oscar for Best Picture.


Gene Hackman is awarded
the Oscar for Best Actor.


Jane Fonda is awarded the Oscar for Best Actress.


Pablo Neruda wins the Nobel Prize in Literature.


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