Historical Events
- "The Robert MacNeil Report" becomes "The MacNeil-Lehrer Report" (currently known as "PBS NewsHour") on PBS
- Russian pilot Belenko defects to Japan in a Mig 25 jet
Telethon
Singer Frank Sinatra brings surprise guest Dean Martin to his appearance on Jerry Lewis' 11th Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon - the first time Martin and Lewis share a stage in 20 years
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Blankers, Dutch soccer player (PSV/Willem II), born in Goirle, Netherlands
- Hyun Young, South Korean actress and pop singer, born in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- N.O.R.E. [Victor Santiago, Jr.], American rapper, born in Queens, New York
- Naomie Harris, English actress (Moonlight), born in Islington, London
About September 6, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty - KC And The Sunshine Band
#1 Song: Dancing Queen - Abba
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