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Born in 1971: United Kingdom

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

What was United Kingdom like in 1971?

Here is what United Kingdom was like in 1971. The biggest song was “My Sweet Lord”. In cinemas, people watched “On the Buses”. In the news: Divorce reform comes into effect. 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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Songs

  • My Sweet Lord · George Harrison

Films

  • On the Buses · British comedy
  • Soldier Blue · Western
  • Carry On Loving · British comedy

On TV

  • Panorama · BBC
  • Dixon of Dock Green · BBC
  • Blue Peter · BBC
  • Coronation Street · ITV · Granada

Cartoons

  • The Magic Roundabout · BBC
  • Hector's House · BBC
  • Clangers · BBC · Smallfilms
  • Mr Benn · BBC

Cars

  • Morris Minor · Morris
  • Triumph Herald · Standard-Triumph
  • Hillman Imp · Rootes Group
  • Austin/Morris 1100 · British Motor Corporation

Snacks and ice creams

  • Marathon · Mars
  • Wotsits · Golden Wonder

Phones and gadgets

  • Trimphone 2/722 · Post Office Telecommunications

Fashion

  • Glam rock glitter · Marc Bolan and Bowie
  • Teddy Boys come back · Ted revival
  • Bell-bottoms and maxi dresses · Biba

Sports

  • Wales win the Grand Slam · 1971 Five Nations Championship
  • Jackie Stewart is Formula One world champion · 1971 Formula One World Championship
  • Derby County are league champions · 1971–72 Football League First Division
  • Arsenal win the FA Cup · 1971 FA Cup final (1971-05-08)

In the news

  • Divorce reform comes into effect (1971-01-01)
  • The Ibrox disaster (1971-01-02)
  • Open University broadcasts begin (1971-01-03)
  • Angry Brigade bombs minister's home (1971-01-12)
  • First national postal strike (1971-01-20)
  • 'Get Carter' premieres (1971-02-03)
  • Rolls-Royce goes bankrupt (1971-02-04)
  • Decimal Day (1971-02-15)

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 United Kingdom like in 1971?

Here is what United Kingdom was like in 1971. The biggest song was “My Sweet Lord”. In cinemas, people watched “On the Buses”. In the news: Divorce reform comes into effect. 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 was the No. 1 song in United Kingdom in 1971?

“My Sweet Lord” was the biggest song of 1971 in United Kingdom.

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.

How old is someone born in 1971?

Someone born in 1971 turns 55 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026