Historical Events
Event of Interest
Hua Guo-feng succeeds Mao Zedong as chairman of Communist Party
- MLB National League Championship: Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia Phillies, 3 games to 0
Famous Birthdays
- Sarah Lane, American television personality and ballet dancer, born in San Francisco, California
Famous Deaths
- José Rozo Contreras, Colombian saxophonist, conductor, and composer, dies at 82
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About October 12, 1976
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Disco Duck (Part I) - Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots
#1 Song: Mississippi - Pussycat
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