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Born in 1971: France

This was France in 1971. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was France like in 1971?

Here is what France was like in 1971. In cinemas, people watched “The Aristocats”. In the news: France's first environment ministry. 1971 was also the Year of the Metal Pig, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1971.

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Films

  • The Aristocats · Wolfgang Reitherman
  • Les Bidasses en folie · Claude Zidi
  • Mourir d'aimer (To Die of Love) · André Cayatte

On TV

  • La Piste aux étoiles (circus show) · RTF / ORTF · circus
  • Les Cinq Dernières Minutes · RTF / ORTF / Antenne 2 · police series
  • La Tête et les Jambes · RTF / ORTF / Antenne 2 · game show
  • Bonne nuit les petits (Nounours) · RTF / ORTF · children's

Cartoons

  • The Magic Roundabout · ORTF · French stop-motion
  • The Shadoks · ORTF · French cartoon
  • Aglaé and Sidonie · ORTF · French stop-motion

Cars

  • Peugeot 204 · Peugeot
  • Citroën 2CV · Citroën
  • Citroën DS · Citroën
  • Peugeot 404 · Peugeot

Snacks and ice creams

  • Crakitos · Biscuiterie nantaise (BN)
  • Chipster · Belin
  • Bonne Maman jam · Andros

Phones and gadgets

  • The S63 phone · Socotel / PTT

Fashion

  • agnès b. · Simple, timeless clothes
  • Jungle Jap · Kenzo
  • Le Coq sportif · Sportswear

Sports

  • Marseille are French champions · French football championship 1971–72 (Division 1)
  • Rennes win the French Cup · French Cup final 1971 (1971-06-20)

Popular baby names

  • Nathalie · Girls
  • Stéphane · Boys
  • Christophe · Boys
  • Sandrine · Girls
  • Isabelle · Girls
  • Laurent · Boys

In the news

  • France's first environment ministry (1971-01-07)
  • Manifesto of the 343 (1971-04-05)
  • Mitterrand takes over the Socialist Party (1971-06-11)
  • Paid parking arrives in Paris (1971-07-01)
  • Jim Morrison dies in Paris (1971-07-03)
  • Demolition of Les Halles begins (1971-07-12)
  • Constitutional Council strikes down a law (1971-07-16)
  • First Lorient Celtic festival (1971-08-03)

1971: the Year of the Metal Pig

People born from about 4 February 1971 to 3 February 1972 share the Pig as their year animal, with the Metal element: warmth and generosity with focus and strength. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Dog year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was France like in 1971?

Here is what France was like in 1971. In cinemas, people watched “The Aristocats”. In the news: France's first environment ministry. 1971 was also the Year of the Metal Pig, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1971.

What animal year was 1971?

1971 was the Year of the Metal Pig, from about 4 February 1971 to 3 February 1972. People born in January 1971 belong to the Metal Dog year.

What were popular baby names in France in 1971?

Popular names included Nathalie, Stéphane, Christophe, and Sandrine.

How old is someone born in 1971?

Someone born in 1971 turns 55 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026