May 12, 1971 (Wednesday)
- An earthquake in Turkey destroys most of the city of Burdur.
- Mick Jagger marries Bianca de Macías in Saint-Tropez, France, in a Roman Catholic ceremony. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and their wives are among the wedding guests.
- The cruise ship, Royal Viking Star, later MS Black Watch, is launched at Helsinki, Finland.
- Died: Tor Johnson, 67, Swedish professional wrestler and actor.
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