Historical Events
NBC Nightly News
"NBC Nightly News" changes to a dual-anchor show with John Chancellor and David Brinkley
Famous Birthdays
- Cassidy Rae, American actress (Sarah-Models Inc, Clarissa), born in Clermont, Florida
- David Diaz, American boxer (WBC lightweight title 2007-08), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Necro [Ron Braunstein], Jewish American rapper, born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Bobby Hackett, American jazz cornetist, trumpeter (Glenn Miller; Benny Goodman; Jackie Gleason), and orchestra leader (Air Time '57), dies at 61
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About June 7, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: June Bank Holiday (Ireland), Queen's Birthday (New Zealand)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Silly Love Songs - Wings
#1 Song: Combine Harvester (Brand New Key) - Wurzels
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot