Historical Events
Trottier's Penalty Fail
Bryan Trottier failed in 4th Islander penalty shot
- C. W. McCall CB song "Convoy" hits #1 on the country music charts
"Oh My My"
Ringo Starr releases single "Oh My My" in the UK
1976 History
Famous Birthdays
- Radek Bonk, Czech NHL center (Ottawa Senators, Team Czech), born in Krnov, Czech Republic
- Svitlana Azarova, Ukrainian-Dutch contemporary classical music composer (Momo and the Time Thieves), born in the Ukrainian SSR
- Todd Grisham, American sportscaster (DAZN, Glory kickboxing, ESPN, WWE, UFC), born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
1976 Highlights
About January 9, 1976
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Convoy - C.W. McCall
#1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey