Historical Events In 1976

Apr 02 N Chernykh discovers asteroids #2190 Coubertin ਡ Buryatia

Apr 13 $2 bill re-introduced as US currency

Apr 20 George Harrison sings the lumberjack song with Monty Python

Apr 09 US and Russia agreed on the size of nuclear tests for peaceful use

Apr 21 A Cadillac convertible, the"last" American-made rag-top automobile, rolled off the assembly line at GM’s Cadillac production facility in Detroit, MI. This ended a tradition that began in 1916.

Apr 04 5th Colgate Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Judy Rankin

Apr 18 Percy Julian holder of more than 138 chemical patents, dies at 78

Apr 25 Cub centerfielder Rick Monday rescues US flag from 2 fans trying to set it on fire

Apr 09 In Ecuador a 6.7 earthquake killed 8 and injured 46 in Esmeraldas area.

Apr 26 Allan Jackson newscaster (Youth Takes a Stand), dies at 60

Apr 21 Swine Flu vaccine, for non-epidemic, enters testing

Apr 19 C-I Lagerkvist discovers asteroid #2114 Wallenquist

Apr 03 N Chernykh discovers asteroid #3493

Apr 02 Ray Teal actor (Sheriff Roy Coffee-Bonanza), dies at 74

Apr 05 Harold Wilson resigns as James Callaghan becomes PM of England

Apr 26 Neil McCallum actor (Pete-Saber of London), dies at 45

Apr 30 Wings release "Silly Love Songs"

Apr 23 Felix Aguilar Observatory discovers asteroid #2808

Apr 08 Freddie Lennon father of John Lennon, dies at 63

Apr 04 N Chernykh discovers asteroid #2369 Chekhov

Apr 13 Federal Reserve begins issuing $2 bicentennial notes

Apr 05 Felix Aguilar Observatory discovers asteroid #2928

Nov 02 Former Georgia Gov Jimmy Carter (D) defeats incumbent Gerald R Ford (R) in race for Presidency

Nov 20 George Harrison appears on Saturday Night Live

Nov 25 Viking 1 radio signal from Mars help prove general theory of relativity

Nov 18 Spain's parliament establishes democracy after 37 years of dictatorship

Nov 29 Free agent Reggie Jackson signs 5 year pact with Yankees

Nov 09 UN General Assembly condemns apartheid in South Africa

Nov 10 Utah Supreme Court OKs execution of convicted murderer Gary Gilmore

Nov 26 Ringo releases "Hey Baby" single

Nov 02 Jimmy Carter elected as the (38th) US President

Nov 19 George Harrison releases "This Song"

Nov 05 The latest model of the Sea Cobra helicopter, the AH-1T, was turned over to the Marine Corps from Bell Helicopter Textron for further testing.

Nov 25 OJ Simpson gains 273 yards for Buffalo vs Detroit

Sep 06 Russian pilot defects to Japan in a Mig 25 jet, many smiles in the US

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