Historical Events
- "Gang of Four" arrested in Beijing
- Cubana Flight 455 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean after two bombs, placed by terrorists with connections to the CIA, explode onboard shortly after taking off from Bridgetown, Barbados, killing all 73 people on board
- John Hathaway completes 50,600 mile bicycle tour of every continent
Event of Interest
US President Gerald Ford says there is "no Soviet domination in Eastern Europe"
Event of Interest
Wang Hongwen finishes his term as Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party
- Yao Wenyuan is arrested for his role in the Chinese Cultural Revolution
Famous Birthdays
- Barbie Hsu, Taiwanese actress and singer
Famous Deaths
- Gilbert Ryle, British philosopher (b. 1900)
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About October 6, 1976
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Fifth Of Beethoven - Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band
#1 Song: Dancing Queen - Abba
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