Birthday Report for December 24th, 1971 |
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Events of the Month for Ricky Martin |
When Ricky Martin entered the world, these stories made the front page of the nation's newspapers: Police Detective Frank Serpico, deaf in one ear from a gunshot wound to the head, tells New York's City's Knapp Commission about corruption in the New York Police Department. His story will later be retold in the Al Pacino movie, "Serpico." Massive air bombardments of North Vietnam are resumed after its forces start making headway into South Vietnam. |
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Entertainment News for the year Ricky Martin was born |
| Audiences were applauding these developments in the entertainment industry when Ricky Martin was an infant. It's a big year at the movie theaters with Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry, Gene Hackman in The French Connection and Jeff Bridges and Cybill Shepherd in The Last Picture Show. Broadway sees the premiere of Jesus Christ Superstar. And on the music scene we are treated to Brown Sugar, Just My Imagination and Family Affair. |
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Popular Music when Ricky Martin was born. |
| When Ricky Martin was rocking in a cradle, these songs were topping the music charts: Back in 1971, the popular songs were: Brown Sugar performed by The Rolling Stones; I Feel the Earth Move performed by Carole King; It's Too Late sung by Carole King; as well as Joy to the World by Three Dog Night. Also topping the musical charts: Just My Imagination by The Temptations; Knock Three Times by Dawn; Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin; and the ever popular One Bad Apple by The Osmonds. |
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| Movie News for the year Ricky Martin was born. |
| While Ricky Martin was discovering how to stand up, The Academy gave a standing ovation to these movies and actors: 'The French Connection'- Directed by William Friedkin won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1971. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to Gene Hackman for his role in 'The French Connection' and the Best Actress Award went to Jane Fonda for her role in 'Klute'. |
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