02 January 1971

Saturday 02 January

1971-01-02

Events

 * Sixty-six football supporters are killed following a match between Old Firm rivals Celtic and Rangers at the Ibrox Park stadium in Glasgow. It is now believed the crush was caused simply by the downward force of so many supporters leaving at the same time.

TV

 * BBC One
 * 12.50 pm FA Cup Preview. Action and the stories behind today's FA Cup Third Round ties. (fixtures and results here)Doctor Who- The Master's First Appearance - Terror of the Autons
 * 5.15 pm Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons Part 1. Starring Jon Pertwee. Tardis Wikia (First appearance of The Master)
 * 6.15 pm It's Cliff Richard. The first in his new Saturday series starring Cliff Richard with Una Stubbs and Hank Marvin Featuring this week Julie Felix.

TV
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