Historical Events
John Lennon Gets a Green Card
Former Beatle John Lennon is granted a green card for permanent residence in US
- Japanese ex-premier Tanaka arrested (Lockheed Affair)
Famous Birthdays
Demis Hassabis (47 years old)
British artificial intelligence researcher and computer game designer (Theme Park, DeepMind, AlphaGo), born in London
- Fernando Ricksen, Dutch soccer midfielder (12 caps; Glasgow Rangers), born in Hoensbroek, Limburg (d. 2019)
- Mwadi Mabika, WNBA guard and forward (LA Sparks), born in Kinshasa, Zaire
- Scott Mason, Australian cricketer, born in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia (d. 2005)
Famous Deaths
- Ray Brennan, retired US Air Force captain, American Legion bookkeeper and the 1st American to die of "Legionnaire's Disease," dies of an apparent heart attack at 61
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About July 27, 1976
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 47 years and 9 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kiss And Say Goodbye - The Manhattans
#1 Song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee
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