Birthday Report for June 16th, 1971 |
| BirthStone Pearl | BirthSign Gemini |
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Events of the Month for Tupac Shakur |
When Tupac Shakur entered the world, these stories made the front page of the nation's newspapers: In an 8 to 1 decision, the Supreme Court outlaws the states from reimbursing parochial schools. On the 21st, Lee Trevino wins the U.S. Open Gold title. On the 30th, the Supreme Court upholds the right of two newspapers, The New York Times and the Washington Post, to print a Pentagon study of the Vietnam war which had been classified as "Top Secret." The study, which had been dubbed by the media as "The Pentagon Papers" was leaked to the newspapers by Daniel Ellsberg. Two days earlier, the same court ruled that Muhammad Ali's boxing title should be restored to him. |
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Entertainment News for the year Tupac Shakur was born |
| Audiences were applauding these developments in the entertainment industry when Tupac Shakur 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 Tupac Shakur was born. |
| When Tupac Shakur 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 Tupac Shakur was born. |
| While Tupac Shakur 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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