Historical Events
- Formal reunification of North and South Vietnam
- Ramble Inn attack: the Ulster Volunteer Force killed 6 civilians (5 Protestants, 1 Catholic) in a gun attack at a pub near Antrim; the pub was targeted because it was owned by Catholics
- US Supreme Court rules death penalty not inherently cruel or unusual
Wimbledon Women's Tennis
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: American Chris Evert beats Evonne Goolagong Cawley of Australia 6-3, 4-6, 8-6 for second of 3 Wimbledon singles titles
Famous Birthdays
- Krisztián Lisztes, Hungarian footballer
- Tomáš Vokoun, Czech hockey player
Famous Deaths
- Frances Howard, actress (Swan, Shock Punch), dies at 73
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About July 2, 1976
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Silly Love Songs - Wings
#1 Song: You To Me Are Everything - Real Thing
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