Page 13: Historical Events In 1976

Nov 11   Alexander Calder, US sculptor, dies at 78   

Nov 12   Walter Hamor Piston, US composer, dies at 82.   

Nov 14   "Don't Step on My Olive Branch" closes at Playhouse NYC after 16 perfs.   

Nov 15   Jean Gabin, French actor (Quai des Brumes), dies at 72.   

Nov 17   Victor Alessandro, composer, dies at 60.   

Nov 18   Man Ray, US artist (Dada), dies at 86.   

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

Nov 19   In this year, George Harrison releases "This Song"   

Nov 20   George Harrison appears on Saturday Night Live   

Nov 21   Niles Welch, actor (Cornered), dies at 88   

Nov 22   Rupert Davies, actor (Zeppelin, Oblong Box), dies at 59   

Nov 23   Andre Malraux, [Berger], author (Conquerors)/min of Culture, dies   

Nov 25   OJ Simpson gains 273 yards for Buffalo vs Detroit   

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

Nov 26   In this year, Ringo releases "Hey Baby" single   

Nov 28   Robert Fleming, composer, dies at 55.   

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

Nov 29   Godfrey Cambridge, actor (Watermelon Man), dies at 43   

Nov 30   Fritz Rasp, actor (Diary of a Lost Girl), dies at 85   

Dec 02   Danny Murtaugh, baseball manager (Pitts Pirates), dies at 59   

Dec 03   Mary Nash, actress (Phila Story, Till the Clouds Roll By), dies at 91.   

Dec 04   Benjamin Britten, British composer (Beggar's Opera), dies at 63   

Dec 04   Liz Taylor's 7th marriage (John Warner).   

Dec 07   UN Security Council endorses Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General for 2nd 5 yr term.   

Dec 09   Nino Martini, actor (Here's to Romance), dies at 71   

Dec 12   Jack Cassidy, actor (Oscar/Jetman-He and She), dies at 49   

Dec 12   QB Joe Namath last game as a New York Jet   

Dec 13   Eduard Claudius, writer, dies   

Dec 13   In this year, Golden Gate Bridge District starts ferry service to Larkspur   

Dec 13   Longest non-stop passenger airflight (Sydney to San Francisco 13h14m)   

Dec 15   Argo Merchant tanker off Massachusetts' SE coast, spills 7.6 m gallons of crude when the ship runs aground   

Dec 16   George a goose that lived to 49 years 8 months   

Dec 16   George, a goose that lived to 49 years 8 months, dies   

Dec 16   Government halts swine flu vaccination program following reports of paralysis.   

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Jan 02   Hrysopiyi devetzi: Greek triple jumper   

Jan 18   Laurence courtois: Kortrijk belg, tennis star (1995 finalist jakarta)   

Jan 18   Vincent polvliet: Soccer player (fc utrecht)   

Jan 18   Damien leith: Australian idol 2006   

Feb 29   Bryan gillooly: Auburn ny, diver (olympics-96)   

Feb 29   Ja rule: American rapper and actor   

Feb 29   Emma barton: English actress   

Feb 29   Terrence long: American baseball player   

Jan 03   Mal evans: Beatles' roadie,    

Jan 04   Jan b cammans: Flemish actor (brothers karamazov),   

Jan 05   Georges e migot: French composer,   

Jan 08   Chou en-lai: China's pm (1949-76),   

Jan 10   Chester arthur burnett: Us blues pianist/harmonica player,   

Jan 11   Mervyn grell: Cricketer (test wi v england 1930, 21 & 13, 0-17),   

Jan 12   Agatha christie: Mystery writer (10 little indians),   

Jan 13   Margaret leighton: Brit actress (much ado about nothing),