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"The Who" drummer Keith Moon collapses and is hospitalized in Miami, Florida
- Race riot in Cape Town, South Africa; 17 die
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Gibbard, American singer-songwriter (Death Cab for Cutie; The Postal Service), born in Bremerton, Washington
- Brendan Bayliss, American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter (Umphrey's McGee), born in Annapolis, Maryland
- Erick Lindgren, American poker player (WSOP Player of the Year 2008), born in Burney, California
- Ľubomír Višňovský, Slovak ice hockey defenseman (Team Slovakia, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers), born in Topoľčany, Czechoslovakia
- Will Friedle, American actor (Eric-Boy Meets World, Gift of Love), born in Hartford, Connecticut
Famous Deaths
- Robert L. May, American advertising copy writer and creator of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, dies at 71
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About August 11, 1976
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee
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