What Happened on July 11, 1976

Historical Events

  • 1st US football club in Austria forms (FAAFC-1st Austrian American)
  • France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll
  • In pre-game promo at Atlanta County Stadium, 34 couples wed at home plate followed by Championship Wrestling "Headlocks & Wedlocks"

US Women's Golf Open

US Open Women's Golf, Rolling Green GC: JoAnne Carner wins in a playoff with Sandra Palmer


Famous Weddings

Andy Gibb

British pop singer Andy Gibb (18) weds Kim Reeder (18) in Australia; divorce in 1979

Frank Sinatra

Singer and actor Frank Sinatra (60) weds 4th and final wife, American socialite Barbara Marx (45)


Died in 1976 1976 Highlights

About July 11, 1976

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band
  • UK #1 Song: The Roussos Phenomenon Ep - Demis Roussos