Births on April 22

Spencer Prior

Born on April 22, 1971

Spencer Prior, English footballer

Spencer Justin Prior (born 22 April 1971) is an English football coach and former professional footballer, he is the manager of National Premier Leagues NSW Women's club APIA Leichhardt FC.

As a player, he was a central defender who notably played in the Premier League for Norwich City, Leicester City, Derby County and Manchester City. He also played in the Football League for Southend United and Cardiff City, before finishing his career in Australia with Newcastle Jets and Manly United.

Since retiring, he has moved into coaching largely in women's football. He has worked as assistant coach for Australia women, before later managing the Australia U20 women Thailand women. He has also had spells as technical director of both Tasmania and Port FC.

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Events on 1971

8 Jan

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Bowing to international pressure, President of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto releases Bengali leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from prison, who had been arrested after declaring the independence of Bangladesh.
7 Jun

First Amendment to the United States Constitution
The United States Supreme Court overturns the conviction of Paul Cohen for disturbing the peace, setting the precedent that vulgar writing is protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
11 Jul

Chile
Copper mines in Chile are nationalized.
21 Sep

Bhutan
Bahrain, Bhutan and Qatar join the United Nations.
24 Nov

D. B. Cooper
During a severe thunderstorm over Washington state, a hijacker calling himself Dan Cooper (aka D. B. Cooper) parachutes from a Northwest Orient Airlines plane with $200,000 in ransom money. He has never been found.

Births on April 22

Spencer Prior

Born on April 22, 1971

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Events on 1971

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

First Amendment to the United States Constitution

Chile

Bhutan

D. B. Cooper