Historical Events
- "Bigfoot" by Bro Smith hits #57
Belmont Stakes
108th Belmont: Puerto Rican jockey Ángel Cordero Jr., riding Bold Forbes wins his only Belmont classic
- After a suspected republican bombing kills 2 Protestant civilians in a pub, the Ulster Volunteer Force kill 5 civilians in a gun and bomb attack at the Chlorane Bar, North Ireland
- Teton Dam in Idaho burst causing $1 billion damage (14 die)
Famous Birthdays
- Ross Noble, British comedian (Have I Got News for You), born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Famous Deaths
- Violet Wilkey, American actress (b. 1903)
- Walter Field, entertainer, dies at 101
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About June 5, 1976
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Hangover - Diana Ross
#1 Song: No Charge - J.J. Barrie
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