Historical Events
- England all out for 71 v WI at Old Trafford, Holding 14 5-7-17-5
- Houston Astro Larry Dierker no-hits Montreal Expos, 6-0
- Uganda asks UN to condemn Israeli hostage rescue raid on Entebbe - it does not
Famous Birthdays
- Dan Estrin, American rock guitarist (Hoobastank - "The Reason"), born in Los Angeles, California
- Fred Savage, American actor (Kevin-Wonder Years, Vice Versa), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Tom Yawkey, American Baseball HOF executive (owner Boston Red Sox 1933-76), dies from leukemia at 73
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About July 9, 1976
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band
#1 Song: You To Me Are Everything - Real Thing
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