What Happened on March 30, 1976

Historical Events

  • Israel kills 6 Palestinians protesting land confiscation

Famous Birthdays

  • Chris Canty, American cornerback (New England Patriots), born in Long Beach, California
  • Mark McClelland, Northern Irish rock bassist and songwriter (Degrassi; Snow Patrol), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Obadele Thompson, Barbadian sprinter (Olympic bronze 100m at Sydney 2000), born in Bridgetown, Barbados
  • Toby Gowin, American NFL punter (Dallas Cowboys), born in Jacksonville, Texas

Famous Deaths

  • Jacqueline Royaards-Sandberg, Dutch actress (Hostage Rights), dies at 99
  • Reuben "Rube" Bloom, American pianist, arranger, bandleader (The Bayou Boys), songwriter ("Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread)"; "Give Me the Simple Life"), dies at 73
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights

About March 30, 1976

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Disco Lady - Johnnie Taylor
  • UK #1 Song: Save Your Kisses For Me - Brotherhood Of Man