Historical Events
- 10th Country Music Association Awards: Mel Tillis wins
Event of Interest
Mao Zedong's widow Jiang Qing and the "Gang of Four" are arrested and charged with plotting a coup
Famous Birthdays
- Emily Deschanel, American actress (Bones), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Alfredo Bracchi, Italian author (b. 1897)
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About October 11, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Disco Duck (Part I) - Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots
#1 Song: Mississippi - Pussycat
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