Were You Around for 1971's Big Events? Calculate Your Age and Discover More!

Individuals born in 1971 would be 53 years old today. That's 53 years of witnessing the world evolve! Use our age calculator to discover how many days, weeks, or even months they've been around. In 1971, the voting age in the United States was lowered from 21 to 18 with the ratification of the 26th Amendment. The microprocessor was invented, revolutionizing computing technology.

What Major Happened in 1971?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1971 when you were 53 years old.

1. The microprocessor, a key component of modern computers, was invented by Intel.
2. The 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18.
3. Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida.
4. The first email was sent by Ray Tomlinson.
5. Greenpeace, an environmental organization, was founded in Vancouver, Canada.
6. The Pentagon Papers, classified documents detailing U.S. involvement in Vietnam, were leaked to the press.
7. The Apollo 14 mission landed on the Moon.
8. The Nasdaq stock exchange began trading.
9. The People's Republic of Bangladesh was established.
10. The voting age was lowered to 18 in the United Kingdom.

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