| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 24 1971 | Carl Ruggles Died |
| October 01 1971 | Orlando, FL: Disney World Opens |
| October 01 1971 | First Brain Scan Utilizing Computed Tomography |
| October 07 1971 | Oman Joins The United Nations |
| October 10 1971 | Relocated London Bridge Open In Arizona |
| October 15 1971 | Celebration Of 2500-year Persian Anniversary Commences |
| October 20 1971 | The Nepal Stock Exchange Collapses |
| October 21 1971 | An Explosion Kills 22 In Scotland |
| October 25 1971 | U.N. Seats P.R. China, Expels Taiwan |
| October 27 1971 | Democratic Republic Of The Congo Becomes Zaire |
| October 28 1971 | Britain Launches Satellite Prospero Into Low Earth Orbit |
| October 29 1971 | Allman Killed Motorcycle Accident: Macon GA |