What Happened on June 25, 1976

Historical Events

Berlin Film Festival

26th Berlin International Film Festival: "Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson" wins the Golden Bear

Soweto Uprising: in South Africa leaves an estimated 200 to 700 blacks and 2 whites dead following 10 days of rioting

The Omen

Supernatural horror film "The Omen" starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick premieres in the US

Texas Ranger Toby Harrah is only shortstop not to handle a fielding chance in doubleheader

Events in 1976

Famous Birthdays

Dubravka Vukotić, Montenegrin actress, born in Montenegro, Yugoslavia
José Cancela, Uruguayan footballer, born in Santa Lucía, Uruguay

Born in 1976

Famous Weddings

British-American actor Peter Lawford (52) weds aspiring actress Deborah Gould (25) three weeks after they meet; separate after two months, divorce in 1977

Famous Deaths

American singer, Academy Award-winning lyricist ("Moon River"; "That Old Black Magic"; "And the Angels Sing": Come Rain Or Come Shine"), and record label executive (Capitol Records), dies from an inoperable brain tumor at 66 [1]