Historical Events
- Soweto Uprising: Over 10,000 students in Soweto, South Africa, march against the use of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in Black secondary schools; clashes with police kills dozens
Famous Deaths
- Francis E. Meloy Jr, US ambassador to Lebanon, kidnapped & killed at 59
- Victor Lord, American fictional character on TV soap opera "One Life to Live", dies at 59
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About June 16, 1976
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Silly Love Songs - Wings
#1 Song: Combine Harvester (Brand New Key) - Wurzels
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