The #1 song on December 31, 1971

Brand New Key By Melanie

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1971

UK #1 Song

Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West)
Benny Hill

#1 R&B Song

Family Affair
Sly & the Family Stone

#1 Country Song

Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'
Charley Pride

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Jeff Waldstreicher

Born December 31, 1979

Ryan Sakoda

Born December 31, 1974

Shandon Anderson

Born December 31, 1973

Bryon Russell

Born December 31, 1970