1971 daily mail

A blast from the past! The Daily Mail is a British daily newspaper that has been in publication since 1896. Here are some notable events and news stories from the Daily Mail in 1971:

January 1971

• The Daily Mail reports on the ongoing Vietnam War, with the US and South Vietnamese forces launching a major offensive against the North Vietnamese army.
• The paper also covers the UK's economic crisis, with high inflation and unemployment rates causing widespread concern.

February 1971

• The Daily Mail breaks the story of the "Pentagon Papers", a secret study revealing the US government's deception about the Vietnam War.
• The paper also reports on the UK's first-ever decimal currency conversion, with the old pounds, shillings, and pence system being replaced by a new decimal system.

March 1971

• The Daily Mail covers the trial of the "Pentagon Papers" whistleblower, Daniel Ellsberg, who is charged with espionage and theft of government property.
• The paper also reports on the UK's growing environmental concerns, with the government announcing plans to reduce pollution and protect wildlife habitats.

April 1971

• The Daily Mail reports on the UK's first-ever women's liberation march, held in London to promote women's rights and equality.
• The paper also covers the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland, with the British Army and Irish Republican Army (IRA) engaged in a bitter struggle.

May 1971

• The Daily Mail reports on the UK's general election, in which the Conservative Party wins a narrow majority under Prime Minister Edward Heath.
• The paper also covers the Apollo 14 mission, in which American astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell become the third and fourth humans to walk on the Moon.

June 1971

• The Daily Mail reports on the UK's entry into the European Economic Community (EEC), a precursor to the modern European Union.
• The paper also covers the ongoing protests against the Vietnam War, with anti-war demonstrations taking place across the UK and US.

July 1971

• The Daily Mail reports on the UK's first-ever Concorde flight, a supersonic jet that can travel at speeds of up to Mach 2.04 (1,354 mph).
• The paper also covers the ongoing conflict in Bangladesh, which is fighting for independence from Pakistan.

August 1971

• The Daily Mail reports on the UK's summer of discontent, with widespread strikes and protests over issues such as wages, working conditions, and government policies.
• The paper also covers the Apollo 15 mission, in which American astronauts David Scott and James Irwin become the fifth and sixth humans to walk on the Moon.

September 1971

• The Daily Mail reports on the UK's first-ever OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) oil embargo, which leads to a global oil crisis.
• The paper also covers the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland, with the British Army and IRA engaged in a bitter struggle.

October 1971

• The Daily Mail reports on the UK's first-ever women's rights bill, which is introduced in Parliament to promote equality and protect women's rights.
• The paper also covers the ongoing protests against the Vietnam War, with anti-war demonstrations taking place across the UK and US.

November 1971

• The Daily Mail reports on the UK's first-ever decimal currency conversion, with the old pounds, shillings, and pence system being replaced by a new decimal system.
• The paper also covers the ongoing conflict in Bangladesh, which is fighting for independence from Pakistan.

December 1971

• The Daily Mail reports on the UK's first-ever Christmas Day ceasefire in Northern Ireland, which is brokered by the British and Irish governments.
• The paper also covers the ongoing protests against the Vietnam War, with anti-war demonstrations taking place across the UK and US.

These are just a few of the many news stories and events that were reported in the Daily Mail in 1971. It was a tumultuous year, with significant events taking place in politics, economics, and culture.